Wow that's interesting...You've not seen his massive historic Trump crowds who genuinely to have a heartfelt relationship with the messenger and his message?
Or are you referring to the criminal and corrupt in DC and the MSM?
Trump polls about 35% among Republicans. That means 65% of Republicans do not like him, or at least like so one else better. Yes, I would say most Americans would say Trump is not likable. He is a jerk.
As for your contention that the size of crowds indicate likability - did you say the say the same thing about Obama in 2008?
But then the same is true about Cruz.
To say "you either love him or you hate him" about either man would be going too far, but I get the feeling there are fewer neutrals to be won over when it comes to Donald or Ted, than would be the case with, say, Marco Rubio.
Polls back that up in Trump's case. Like Bush and Christie he already has high unfavorable ratings. Cruz is still unknown to a lot of people, but time will tell.