The GOP establishment, and the democrats, and the media
all set-up and promote these battles between the top two
Republican candidates hoping to damage either or both of them
to allow someone like a Rubio, or a Bush, or a Christie
to benefit from the battle scars (divide and conquer strategy).
Many, even here on FR play right into it.
I would be happy with Trump or Cruz and I will not bash either one of them.
Same here.