>>”What has Cruz earned? “
Actual votes in an actual election. Against the establishment.
You do realize this is a primary “election,” yes? That the measure is votes not polls?
Cruz can’t get past single digits in NATIONWIDE polls. You know why? The country is different from Texas.
Will democrat voters go for Cruz?
Will independent voters go for Cruz?
Heck, even Romney voters will stay home if Cruz is the nominee.
Hillary Vs. Cruz in General Election, Hillary wins in a the biggest landslide since Reagan.