I recall the ‘don't blink’ commercial claiming that the shutdown would do that, so I have to be skeptical of your claim here.
Cruz stood alone, because the cowardly RINOs folded. As a Senator, he could not do it alone. As President, he will be able to garner the support because a majority of voters are behind him on this. When a Leader leads, responsible people support his efforts. That is what Cruz is advocating. He wants to lead the conservative movement to restore the country. Without that type of leadership, we’re lost.