I agree. There is much drama and conspiracies thrown about in regard to this, but really, Cruz only has two choices:
1) Bow out gracefully - in doing so he preserves his reputation and lives to fight another day, but I perceive that he really only ran for Senate to use as a stepping stone to be President and it is very hard for him to take that he has been schlonged by Donald Trump thus far. It’s something he hadn’t planned for and he is having a hard time coming to that realization.
2) Fight to the end - not necessarily a bad strategy. Cruz is young. If he is able to repair his reputation, he may be looked at as a “fighter” that did not give up, even when it there was really no hope. What he needs to do in this regard is fight the good fight and take it all the way to the end, and if he does not prevail, bury the hatchet, congratulate the winner and come out in full-throated support of the nominee (more than likely Trump). He may be able to salvage his career then. If he goes on a scorched earth mission and carries that back to the Senate, he’s done and he would squander what could be a long and brilliant career either running for President again, or perhaps a SCOTUS appointment which, in my opinion, is the best place for him.
Bottom line, sometimes it’s just not in the cards, the stars align against you, and you lose, no matter how prepared and ready you thought you were. Perhaps this is supposed to be a learning experience for Ted for the future. Most people take failure very hard, but the really good ones examine it and see ways to improve and come out even more successful in the future.
I am a Trumpster, but that does not mean I wish Cruz ill. I just don't think Cruz has the social skills or moral courage for the job yet. Maybe in a few years he will.