“Imagine 8 years of Trump followed by 8 years of Cruz.”
Honestly, I would rather imagine 8 years of Senator Cruz as POTUS and Mr. Trump returning to the business world where he belongs, or becoming having his own political talk show where his demeanor/behavior is more appropriate. Maybe Mr. Trump should run for Governor or New York, and the Senate. However, poll standing or not, he is not, IMO, suited by temperament or experience to be POTUS.
A President Cruz could raise and groom a worthy successor. Why bother with Mr. Trump who has no record of being in public office? He makes a great many grandiose promises that many want to hear, but can he really get them done while in office? I honestly do not think he can. Running a business and “leading” a country are two separate things. As a owner of a business he could “dictate” to subordinates. A POTUS cannot. To be effective a POTUS must lead. Mr. Trump’s business experience, IMO, does not translate into being an effective leader in a public office.
I would hope that Senator Cruz will either win the nomination or return to the Senate where he will do more good.
I hope you are strong enough to withstand the disappointment at the GOP convention.