I will vote for Cruz if he wins nomination. However, I think Trump is the better leader. Cruz is not nearly as bold, takes few risks and when he has taken a bold strong position, it has been after Trump kicked down the door. Cruz was milquetoast on immigration until Trump kicked that door down for example.
Trump has charisma, and his positions on jobs and immigration are resonating even with blue collar democrats! Cruz will never get a single crossover democrat vote but Trump will get them in droves.
Question for everyone: If Cruz were to win nomination and he was up against Hillary and she accused him of sexism, war on women etc... would he hit her as hard as Trump did? Would he destroy Bill the rapist like Trump did?
Look at how Bill and Hillary were shut down by Trump. I have never seen them back off like that! Even the media couldn’t defend them. Trump disemboweled them before our eyes!
I am sure Cruz would fight back, but in a more gentle poll tested donor approved manner.
Trump’s formula is simple. Take popular positions that majorities in the United States support, but which have been defined as ‘off the table’ by political correctness and the media cartel.
Immigration - Supermajorites of U.S. citizens have wanted to stop illegal immigration for decades, but the elite oppose it.
Second Amendment - Super majorities have supported it for at least 20 years. Trump puts forward policies to actually defend it instead of just giving it lip service while undercutting it.
Islamic Jihadis - Super majorities support actively fighting the islamic jihadis. It has become potitically incorrect to even name them.
Patriotism - Trump supports a robust patriotism. It is politically incorrect to mention American greatness and accomplishments. A supermajority of Americans rejoice in American exceptionalism.
Political Correctness - A supermajority of Americans are sick of being harried and condemned by self-apointed censors and social justice warriors. Trump resonates with the majority by fighting back, not accepting their premises, and making them look like the fools they are.