[Solson]

The establishment has not "hated" him. His peers personally dislike him. There is a difference.

He is part of the machine and won't do much to upset the apple cart.

[TMA62]

The establishment hated and still hates Cruz. They hated both Lee and Cruz.

Speaking of hated, a lot of people hate Trump too. Plus Trump is not conservative and has been on all sides of issues, just like Jeb Bush.