Consider that some may think that too, but with a different twist - that the GOPe "went to bed" with Cruz, and if/when Cruz gets the nom, Cruz and Conservatism wins. It will be the GOPe left in the dust.
After all, the GOPe put every obstacle in the book and then some in the path of Cruz, until it fell apart with tippy toes.
They are going to knee cap him. Sorry to break it to you. Cruz will never be the nominee. They would without hesitation substitute Ryan.
Trump.... They fear him.
Using your scenario, Cruz will owe the GOPe BIG TIME!!!!
The ones “left in the dust” will the everyday, common American.....