I am not disagreeing with you that having both genders on the ticket wouldn't be a plus. Then why not pair Cruz up with a successful woman candidate? Martinez of New Mexico or Fallin of Oklahoma? Women with a successful track record of winning elections, governing states, and implementing conservative policies. Fiorina has none of that and, as I said, brings nothing to the ticket.
I don’t disagree with that.
Although... Fallin has some baggage. It didn’t keep her from being elected in Oklahoma, but on a presidential ticket it would be “highlighted”.