[Bruce Campbells Chin]

CRUZ supporters are voting for him because they believe he is the best candidate. Demeaning comments like this do not help your cause, and has diminished TRUMP support on this site.

Amen to that, especially that last sentence.

Policy-wise, I think Trump is much closer to the mainstream than is Cruz. And based on policy, the "establishment" should prefer Trump to Cruz.

Where Trump loses out is on his juvenile tone and lack of seriousness. This "everything is great and we're going to win" junk scares the crap out of people who want a nominee that won't embarrass the party as a whole. Regardless of whose speeches he's pulling that from, it's garbage on its own merits.

Considering how much the establishment disliked Cruz prior to this primary season, becooming that despised is quite an accomplishment by Trump. I'm not thrilled with the choices we've got. Cruz's preachy cadence and diction is not going to play well. But I can at least vote for Cruz in the primary and general without being ashamed of my vote.

[cincinnati65]

Right now, I would prefer a President who thinks like mainstream America, than a Demo-publican establishment hack that says one thing and does another.

That is NOT intended to throw shade at Cruz, but I have zero confidence the GOPe will support him in the general election.

[Harpotoo]

Where Trump loses out is on his juvenile tone and lack of seriousness...

Well Trump has to speak to more than just snobs and is serious as a heart attack when it comes to him running for President if you haven’t noticed!