Here is Rush’s problem. 1) He thinks Cruz is the epitome of conservatism. (correct) 2) He knows that a large number, maybe a majority of his listeners are for Trump. He doesn’t get that, but he does get Trump as a kind of non-ideological nationalist American (correct).
Where Rush (and every other GOPe or Cruz supporter I know) fails in analysis is to address this: Why do so many people who call themselves conservative or even “very conservative” NOT support Cruz? When Cruzers finally address and answer this question honestly, they will understand Trump’s appeal. Until they do, they will founder and rage.
He is creepy and not believable.
He is NOT "a leader" !
He has NOTHING to show for his slight few years in the Senate.
He's a phony.
His "religious act" is VERY off putting.
He is NOT "brilliant" at all; he is just a good memorizer.
He's BFF with the crazy Glenn Beck.
And last but not least, he doesn't know how to get along with others AND he's a big fat LIAR!
Cruz is unelectable...but I know now that the longer this race goes on, the better for Trump.