Hardly...it was no mistake that Cruz went after Trump. HE’ll ‘expose’ him more and more and what easily distinguishes the two...and Trump will comply as we’ve seen.
Some people want to see a “fight” as if these two are in a wrestling ring......they’re not...they are running a political ‘race’... but Trump can’t see further than a wrestling ring and that’s why his behavior is counter punching any time he “feels” the wind.
So far his strategy seems to be working. He has essentially led the polls, national and state, for six months. He attracts the biggest crowds. His presence in the race has helped the cable networks set records for viewership for Presidential primary debates.
Trump's counter-punching has a deterrent effect. Hillary is no longer talking about the War on Women and Trump being a sexist. Bill Clinton is not seen as such a big asset after all. We will see if Cruz's numbers go up or down as the fight with Trump continues. We do know that others who have gone mano on mano with Trump fall.
As I have said previously, I would rather this fight be held later after Trump and Cruz make into a real two person race. Tearing one another apart only helps the GOPe.