I’m pretty sure Cruz already has factored in that NH will not be a state he will do well in. I think most of the candidates will be happy with a top three showing in these early states.
And good folks like Santorium see the light early and drop out. And others (jeb???) will too.
MSM and Trump are desperately trying to get Cruz to lose focus on NH and to rehash Iowa.
Who else has been able to discombobulate Trump like this?