Although the msm has influence, I think you're overestimating it in this unique situation with Trump.
Trump is a master of generating news that benefits his campaign. Cruz and everyone else in the GOP doesn't.
To illustrate this, consider the reverse of the situation, namely, the the media ignores Trump by talking negatively about Cruz everywhere and at all times.
Do you really think Cruz has The Right Stuff to benefit from this in the same way Trump has done so far?
Be honest with yourself when answering this question.
Methinks this a tautological contention.
Do you really think Cruz has The Right Stuff to benefit from this in the same way Trump has done so far?
I never implied that he did. I think Cruz more tactical than strategic in his thinking. In doing so he often forgets the political feedbacks that can undo his intentions, of which both the TPA and Corker Bill votes are exemplars. The other major character flaw is that when he does change his position about something he should express his repentance and say so. It would both show character and curtail the speculations as to his real intentions.