Many are leaning towards Mr. Trump over Clinton, assuming that both are the eventual nominee. That shifts somewhat if Sanders is the dem nominee, but not significantly, depending on the age of the voter.
That in and of itself is astonishing in this area.
When I bring up Cruz to those who normally vote dem or consider themselves a “moderate” or conservative (in the California sense of a conservative), they dismiss him out of hand as being either “too extreme” to the right, or “too religious” due to his “preacher” act that they have seen.
From what I gather talking to others outside of this liberal state, those feelings more or less sum up what the bulk of voters are feeling at this time concerning the “front runners” for the general.
Take it however you will. Attitudes will also change over the next several months and eventually more people will start to pay closer attention to what is transpiring.
In the end, Cruz has no shot to win the general no matter what point of the cycle we are in.
Mr. Trump has the best chance at this time. That may change, but it will not enhance the chances for Cruz or any other person the GOPe tries to install.
If you cannot see this for yourself, you are not paying attention, or you are not being honest to yourself.
If you think there is any chance that the GOP takes California, then you are definitely deluding yourself.