Cruz had the crowd on their feet as much as on their seats, that included especially his Q&A.
A far as those who think Cruz should have refused to speak because of what erickson did to Trump, Cruz is his own man beholden or indebted to no single individual he will go anywhere he is invited to go, even into the depths of evil, like the muslim enclaves disguised as Christians, where he was pleased to expose their deceit by speaking the TRUTH!
Yes, the reception for Cruz was amazing...standing from the outset.
Cruz is gaining momentum and I love it!