Cruz couldn’t survive 10% of the attacks Trump is getting.
He would be long forgotten by now.
Being a celebrity does have its drawbacks. If DT gets the nomination he’ll have hildabeast and company to worry about. At least the discussions will be about substance instead of petty crud.
He has been catching flack since 2013. When you werent paying attention. Cruz is the person on stage who is second most hated by the Establishment. Maybe Romney will get in if Trump falters, which I doubt.