Just out of curiosity, what do you have against Rubio?
I have preferences.
In the present field of 15, Rubio comes in fourth in my preferences. Rubio and Huckabee lose points for an inconsistent position on immigration. So did Walker, but his solid accomplishments made up for it.
In the present field of 15, only four are worse than Romney (Kasich, Christie, Pataki and Bush), so in general I am pleased with who we can choose from this cycle.
IMHO, Cruz is a statesman and a leader.
Were you not paying attention when he conspired against the citizens with Durbi, Schumer and the rest of the Gang of Eight?
He is an amnesty pimp, nothing else to consider.