Screw him!! I’d not only vote for Cruz, but I’d man phones, knock on doors and donate $$. I’m a Realtor.
This isnt an endorsement of him, but Rand Paul starts from a functional advantage in having a national organization (inherited from his father). Even though Ron Paul didn’t go anywhere, his organization and the committed activists who will step up as the formational cadre to man it provide a significant leg up in running both a primary and national csmpaign.
Jeb Bush has something similar to draw from, but also the major stigma of his last name to go along with it.