[buckalfa]

"If Cruz doesn’t come in 2nd with at least 17%, does he lose, is it over for him?"

If Cruz comes in at least 5th in NH, his campaign will live to see another day. His campaign (or PACS) are super active in South Carolina, a state where Trump has to be stopped or his momentum (assuming he wins NH) likely will carry him to the nomination. I support Cruz as a matter of disclosure.

[dfwgator]

I think Christie will be the big surprise.