Those of us who support Cruz do not support everything he has ever done. We just weigh it against Trump’s record of supporting democrats, big government bailouts, abortion, his current support for touch-back amnesty, praise for Hillary, praise for Obama, support for DeBlasio...and find Trump is NOT a conservative. Not even close.
If Ted Cruz had praised DeBlasio in 2013, I wouldn’t support him either. If he had praised Obama in 2009, I wouldn’t support him either.
It comes down to comparing what they have DONE and who they have supported or fought. Trump gave money TO McConnell. Cruz supported his ouster. That ought to give a Trump supporter pause.