The Donald didn’t get 3 wives without being able to charm people beyond all reason.
Oh, he's mastered the art of schmooze like few others. Not too long ago I caught a clip of him surrounded by supporters. He said something about his poll numbers, and then said, "I don't like not being first! Please make me first!" (Paraphrasing).
He understands his fans, and he knew when he put it that way they would go to the ends of the earth in their awe for him.
I can't imagine Cruz saying anything like that.