I Trump does not hit 1237 one of three things will happen.
The first possibility is the GOP will nominate him anyway, because he is the heavy favorite within the party. He is supported by the most voters (by far) and attracts a large number of democrats as well. In that case, he will obliterate Hillary and win the presidency.
The second possibility is the GOP will go along with Ted’s gaming of the primaries. Ted will not possibly win the general election, and will be creamed. Historic loss. I’m just saying. People do not like Cruz. They just don’t. He will lose. Not just lose, he will be CREAMED.
The third possibility is the GOP will try to nominate someone else. That will also fail. Big time in fact.
The only way the GOP can win, is if they listen to the people in America who are actually voting for Trump.
I’m not sure if they will however.
Cruz will be absolutely creamed.
Cruz is not the only one trailing in the polls.
Cruz is not the only one trailing in the polls.
Ted could win if Hillary got indicted a few days before the general election. Other than that you're right. He has no chance.
The evangelical base ceased to be a reliable path to general election victory in 2000 when Bush lost the popular vote and barely won the electoral vote. If it weren't for the patriotic boost Bush got from 9-11 2004 would have been another squeaker. The shift in demographics should have been obvious when the Monica Lewinsky scandal failed to drive Bill Clinton from office. A Ted Cruz conservative country would never tolerate Clinton. A Christian in name only electorate would and did.
Trump's strength comes in part from his ability to appeal to many Christian voters with symbolic, non-controversial issues like bringing back "Merry Christmas", while at the same time not alienating any particular Christian or non-Christian denomination with too many theological specifics.
Reagan and the two Bushes knew how to handle religious issues. So does Trump. Cruz does not.