“You don’t think that Newt Gingrich was a strong Conservative? Santorum?”
Gingrich had no money, neither did Santorum. Santorum also never had nearly the following that Cruz has.
Both Cruz and Trump are much better off.
Santorum also never had nearly the following that Cruz has.
So what you are saying is that Cruz is going to win at least 11 states and 245 delegates and come close to winning the nomination? I doubt it.