[Smokin' Joe]

Cruz is part of the GOPe.

Which is why they all like him so much they started backing Rubio (to split the non-Trump vote) when it became obvious Jeb was going nowhere past the single digits.

If Cruz was in their pocket, they'd have backed him, but it turns out they can play 'Let's Make a Deal' with Trump and Cruz is far more likely to stand on principle.

Nice fail, though.

[kabar]

Cruz said that his "friend Marco" and himself were more qualified as candidates and would make a better President than Trump. If there is a brokered convention, Cruz will support Rubio.

Listen to Cruz in his own words in a post-debate interview with Jake Tapper, especially around the 4 minute mark. Cruz even mentions his chat with Jeb a few days ago telling Jeb that he missed having him on the stage to go against Trump