Cruz has a lot of work ahead of him. Trump will keep attacking him from the left, and it's not really Trump's fault. He's not really clear on this left/right differentiation.
Rubio is going to be formidable now that most of the non-Cruz, non-Trump voters will start drifting to Rubio.
I believe that as Cruz crosses the country, win or loose, his mission continues to be of informing the public what so many aren’t aware of. and what needs to be done to set the nation straight again.
One of the things I admire in Cruz is the courage you mentioned.....if it’s what he sees as right and according to this nations laws and the constitution...he will not waver from his position regardless of the “thunder”....he can not be toppled when he knows he’s right.
Another thing is he simply can’t be rattled easily.....there’s a sureness in his step, and not so much confidence in himself, though he has that, but he knows where he’s grounded...and that foundation cannot be moved.
Trump has no foundation and why he slips and slides to whatever corner of the room he thinks will bring him the results he desires. That’s just what he is and does...and has done so his whole life.... People have certainly taken note of that and are not impressed.
The establishment, now with Rubio fully under their wing, will continue to soak him with revenue , advice and a host of other gratuities in order to have him as their yes man. He won’t mind.....they bought him long ago.