Trump supporter here and from tonight's debate I still think Cruz just doesn't connect with people. He has the lofty rhetoric but doesn't really talk to the issues. In fact, when asked a question he often times takes a circular route to answer the question if he even gets around to it.
His closing comments today struck me as odd as he targeted the military specifically. While certainly appropriate remarks, why make such a limited appeal in your last comments to the audience?
Maybe it's why Trump does better as he keeps it simple: Return jobs, better trade deals, no nation building, no common core, repeal obamacare, etc.
He quickly touches many bases.
Cruz is effective aristocrat, not a leader.