Sure he will.
While he'd like to have them aboard, they are not necessary for an elector4al majority.
It's something each of should stew on if they wish to remain relevant.
Sorry. While there are quite a few pragmatists, like me, who will vote for the “least worst” candidate, many feel like Charlie Brown getting tricked by Lucy with the football, and are just not going to settle any more.
For many Cruz supporters, they will not accept Trump. I think it is nuts, but it is what it is.
For many Trump supporters, they will never accept Cruz. It is also nuts, but it is what it is.
In spite of how terrible the Democrat candidates are this year, there is such a large percentage of the voting population that is both evil and stupid, that ANYONE on the Democrat ticket has a good chance of winning.
However, a Trump-Cruz ticket would win because of turnout.
Cruz may rate higher in the polls against the Dems than Trump, but it is a long way to November. I think Trump has a better chance of defending against the media. He has already proved he can do it.
On the other hand, a significant portion of Cruz voters will not vote for Trump if he does not pick Cruz or someone who is similarly regarded as very conservative. Remember that even Rhino McCain shored up a sizable amount of support by picking Sarah Palin.
Trump has more flexibility on this because he has more votes and more support. But even so, it is simple math to see there is not enough margin of error for him to lose a chunk of Cruz supporters.
You are counting on the intelligence, honesty, and common sense of the American people for Trump to win without uniting the base. You (and I) will be sorely disappointed.
Plan to unite at the convention, or plan to have a permanent liberally-controlled government. Or at least until Revolution 2.