The main thing is whether or not Trump gets to 1237 delegates bound to vote for him on the first ballot. If he doesn't, then Cruz could get the nomination, even if he doesn't get to 1237 of his own coming in. The delegates of other non-Trump candidates--and there are hundreds of those delegates--could end up going to Cruz and putting him ahead of Trump.
Cruz will never pull ahead of Trump.
Trump has the massive following. Cruz doesn’t.
Yes, Ted may be able to manipulate things, but I am not convinced that the GOPe will toss the thing to Ted.
Further, Trump played by the rules and amassed the most support.
We can sit here and act as if when everyone pools they all wanted Cruz, but that isn’t true.
Very few wanted the others. Look at the numbers.
For those small groups to prevail over Trump who won the massive support of the people, it isn’t equitable to me.
I don’t care if the GOPe rules allow it, if you think there won’t be an explosion of dissatisfied voters and supporters out here, you’re wrong.
This subverts the will of the people.
Those who voted for Rubio, Kasich, Christie, Carson, Bush, and Fiorina didn’t want a wall on the border. They didn’t want illegals sent home.
How is Ted the rightful owner of their votes, their delegates? No matter the rules, he isn’t what they voted for.
The man with the most votes going in, has the vested interest of the most people. He should prevail. His hard earned support and devotion of his followers should not be subverted.
If five people go into the convention with roughly 400 delegates each, then sure, perhaps a convention determination should be made.
If a person walks into the convention just shy of the 1237, and his nearest competitor is at 900, that isn’t comparative and he should not be required to simply walk away empty handed.