Trump may say he's open to Cruz being his VP. He may even mean it. But what earthly reason would Cruz have for accepting the offer?
It is not going to happen. Ever.
It’s not going to be Carson or Kasich for VP. Trump said he already has a couple of people in mind. It’s obvious he has his own eye on particular people separate from Kasich. I doubt it will be any of the other primary contenders.
Cruz brings nothing to a Trump/Cruz ticket ... Trump is going to win Texas anyway.
He is better off remaining in the Senate and working from that outpost.
Assuming you believe in Trump as President you should anticipate 8 years of great progress, low unemployment, rapid growth in income and the subsequent solidification of the GOP voter base. If so, another 4 or 8 years of GOP rule should be a cinch. And Vice President Cruz would coast to the nomination.
Seems to me. But of course Cruz might make a somewhat less optimistic calculation.
Cruz would LEAP at the opportunity if given it. It would expand his power and save his career.
But you're right, it's not going to happen.