Yes, I never expected Cruz or Trump to get anywhere. This was when I supported Cruz.
Trump led the way, by saying ‘controversial’ things that drew the attacks from the liberals, MSM, and his own party. He took all the arrows. Only when Cruz saw that the people liked what Trump said did he follow in Trump’s footsteps. Without Trump, illegal immigration would not have even been a discussion.
If they would combine forces, the GOPe wouldn’t be able to put in their own candidate. All this might be for nothing.
I still think that's possible. Not necessarily a Trump-Cruz ticket, but a temporary alliance to stick it to the GOPe.
Trump and Cruz are each cold blooded negotiators in their own way. Anything is possible.