That’s two words.
But I don’t want Rubio.
Better Cruz even though I don’t like him
Yes, Cruz. But he’s not doing himself any favors with the voters—or Trump—by attacking Trump.
“Better Cruz even though I don’t like him”
Cruz would be a bad choice. Trump has said he wants someone who can go to bat for him in Congress, to interface and start negotiations with them. The Senate members in great numbers can’t stand Cruz. Few can work with him. Trump will never pick Ted. He’s inflexible and would be a liability.
Neither of them is eligible.