I think you are spot on the nominee will be Trump, Cruz or Rubio. I will be working hard to make sure its not Rubio. I like Trump but I would be ecstatic with Cruz.
Our challenge here at FR is for us Trump supporters and Cruz supporters to treat each other with respect. We just have to get it right this time. Both of these candidates are out there trying to save America from the Barbarians at the gate.
That'll be like trying to get the Protestant freepers and the Catholic freepers to get along; but hey, I'll play!
Seriously, it's a worthy goal. We should resist trashing any of the other Republican candidates, as well, per Ronaldus' formula. Question the implications of their policy proposals and history, but skip the ad hominems and let them rise or sink on their merits.