I'm with ya 100%.
I started my "pitches" the day Cruz announced. So far, I've got quite a lot convinced and one group is an almost 100% "HISPANIC" Tea Party group, who are VERY excited and happy with about him running.
I'm still working on a couple of people who really like him, but I'm getting the "can he win" ? Which I counter with :"Well, he won't if YOU don't get out and vote for him!"...which is sealing the deal.