[DoughtyOne]

Folks can disagree with me if they like. It won't make much difference.

I would say you have pretty much nailed it Doughty.

I agree.  I do so laughingly, because I take that as a good natured slam.

Look, I don't think Trump is going to drop out, so my thoughts on this will probably never get a true test.

If he does drop out, my thoughts here won't have influenced it.

If he does drop out and Cruz picks up every voter from Trump, nobody would be happier than me.

If he does drop out and Cruz deosn't pick up his votes, it won't cause me a lot of joy.

I'm trying to be a realist here.  This is how I see it, and I would hope that Cruz's team could understand it, because in life you sometimes get what you asked for, and it doesn't turn out to be the great idea you thought it was in the first place.

I am reminded of the times in literature, plays, and movies where someone makes a bargain with the devil.  I'll do this if only...

Tell me my cancer won't come back and I'll do "X".  The person does "X" and sure enough he never battles cander again.  Two days later he dies of a heart attack.

Cruz wants the nomination so he focuses on Trump dropping out.  If only Trump would drop out.

Trump drops out, his support scatters to the four winds.  Democrats, Independents, and moderate Republicans vote for Fiorina.  Cruz comes a distant straggler...

If Trump had stayed in, he would have gotten at least part of our agenda implemented for us.  Instead, we get nothing.

If Cruz winds up being Trump's V.P. pick, I would consider Cruz's service to the nation to be invaluable.

[itsahoot]

I agree. I do so laughingly, because I take that as a good natured slam.

No slam intended, you said exactly what I have been thinking. And what you added here is spot on.

I have screamed for someone other than Trump to figure out what is making him popular, instead they attack him so I have completely abandoned any notion that Cruz can pull of a win. So Trump it is because if Trump falters Cruz won't even beat Rubio because he just doesn't connect with people, for whatever reason.