I think the founders would choose Cruz.
I think they would disqualify trump after asking him 5 questions about intent, vision, and beliefs.
You are currently experiencing something called ‘Awe’. It’s a human thing and though I don’t understand it in this case I admire your fervor.
If trump gets 1237 these arguments are moot. If he doesn’t he will likely lose.
It’s a campaign, you can win the battle and lose the war.
Unfortunately, I am way too cynical for awe.. I do think based on the math that Trump will likely get to 1237— It is probably about 65 percent that he gets it and 35 he doesn’t— I do agree that if he doesn’t get 1237 that the likelihood that he gets the nomination on a 2nd or 3rd ballot is probably not better than a 1/3rd..
Jefferson, one of THE sleaziest, slimy, nasty pools who ever lived, would like Teddy; so would Burr...also a vicious, nasty pol.
The others wouldn't care for him at all and NONE of them would say that he is eligible to even run for the presidency; even Jefferson!
OTOH, they WOULD approve of Trump, since he's much like them, in that he loves this nation and her populace, is a patriot, and has given up much to run for the presidency AND is self-funding to boot.
Yes, exactly, Cruz may be able to stop Trump from getting the number necessary and then steal the nomination, but he would have lost the war in the general election.