I think some of us were thinking after the states that vote on April 19th and 26th (primarily NE), Cruz would definitely not have a chance to get to 1237 (his chance to get there is very slim now), and, as you said, he’d be totally finished by end of May. However, I don’t think his ego and narcissism (and probably some of his big $ donors and possibly the GOPe)will allow him to get out.
I think he’ll stay in (unfortunately) hoping he can win on a 2nd or 3rd ballot.
See post above We crossed in space I waved!
Just had another thought. The DC Madam files are closed for public distribution They are still open for LEO perusal. That may be the reason the judge did what he did —so culprits couldn’t destroy evidence knowing they had been exposed.