Number one...I never said that. I think you presume too much. But there is far more evidence that Cruz is willing to stand on principle. Where is Trumps Mitch McConnell moment, where he stood on principle and did the right thing, even though he knew it would cost him?
What most Americans on both sides are yearning for is leadership. Trump represents a known — an alpha male leader — and Cruz is relatively unknown.
Trump actually ENGAGES his enemies and he is fearless. The greater majority of GOP candidates remain mutes, don't want to get into a political brawl with the Democrats or their MSM chorus. The Republican candidates behave like a bunch of eunuchs and squabble with one another. Squabbling doesn't win elections, nor does insulting your core voters values, nor does refusing to engage your Donkey opponents and their synchophants in the Media.