There is a rational case for why Ted would be worse than Trump but, unfortunately his supporters have chosen to paint Ted as the conservative messiah. Consequently any question about Ted raised by any Trump supporter (and even a Cruz supporter who wants to be honest about his record) is savaged with a fury which will make the establishment proud.
What we are faced with is a choice of two fallible human beings, and when I evaluate them based on their track record of supporting conservative principles, Cruz is the hands down winner.
I don't "savage" anyone who supports Trump, I just do not agree with them.