I can see Cruz going this same route--lay low for the next 3-4 years, then start a political comeback.
I worked on both of President Nixon's winning presidential runs, I knew Mr. Nixon, and twee Teddy is NOTHING like that brilliant, good man.
Nixon really WAS brilliant; Cruz is stupid.
The left spent many decades going after Mr. Nixon, and finally managed to destroy him over something he had less than NOTHING to do with!
Mr. Nixon was a gentleman and cared deeply about this nation.
Cruz cares ONLY about himself and is a CONMAN.