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They are trying to catch Trump off guard and Trump is the statesman. What their campaigns haven't acknowledge, Trump only goes after people when they attach him. IF they aren't going to attack him tonight, that is great for Trump.
Trump is reasoned and shocked at how civil they are being because Trump has been attacked on live television since August.
Trump is all the more likable tonight.
wargames: the only way to win is not to play.
(movie reference)
Also, note that Trump paints in broad strokes and uses simple language that people can understand. He’s not stupid, he’s just a master at communications.
Nobody will remember any of the nuanced details Cruz or Rubio is blabbering about tomorrow morning but they will remember that Trump understands their problems and will do something about it. Politician vs. businessman.
So what is your solution Ted?
Trump owns the economic answers.