Cruz won't be nominated this time, but Texas should have plenty of solid republicans it can elect. We need someone on the SC that we know without a doubt how they will vote and Ted is that one person. The dems always nominate someone they know how they will vote and they do it without apology. Gorsuch is a gadfly and I'm afraid will ultimately disappoint.
Trump has to nominate a woman this time, though. It will make it harder for the dems to demonize.