I disagree. Nobody wanted three Bush family members in a row as President. With or without Trump he would still be in single digits. If Trump hadn’t muddied the water Cruz would be running away with the nomination.
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Possible but I don't think so. Cruz has been a politician most of his life in that he's worked
for them, or worked in gov’t jobs and been elected himself. Cruz is much like all politicians
they've never had to make a payroll, etc. Their money comes for the taxes rather than
goods/services and entrepreneurial activities.
Well, I could be wrong, but seem to remember the media and the GOP chattering class (Fox News, NR, et al) anointing Bush as the shoo in with possibly Rubio as a runner up. They have never been in favor of Cruz and that’s because he’s a constitutional conservative. They hate him and that’s not a lie. My first choice seldom wins the nomination. The establishment guy next in line usually gets it.