...Ted would be the loss leader as a VP candidate, jumping on the first Supreme Court opening...
Why would he want to be one of nine since after a successful Trump/Cruz Presidency, he would be in a perfect set up for his own Presidency? SCOTUS can wait.
Being a VP really sucks. Cruz on the Supreme Court however would be a big strategic move to sway the balance and keep Roberts in check. He might even run a few of the libs off.