Lake I agree with most everything you said, however, I do not reach the same conclusion. What Donald has done for all of us that no one else can do is one thing - whether he's the right man for the Oval is not quite the same thing - whether he's the man who can beat Hillary is not the same thing. And remember, this is still a guy with a lot of big government reflexes in him. In fact, on all the big issues, his solutions seem to be more government, at least for a time. I find that very dangerous.
I'm conflicted on who would be the more capable candidate to take the prize, but lean towards Trump.
whatever happens with the R nomination, I still think Cruz would have been marginalized without Trump.