My friends: The fact that he might need help is trouble. Should he lose then he’s next in line for SCOTUS. Best to do it in an election year. That means 2020. An appointed Rick Perry would guarantee a kept seat but then Cruz should be a majority leader asap.
President Trump should call Cruz in and quietly say “Remember when you did not endorse me after the nomination??? I do...”
The president Trump should say “Ted, I’ll campaign for you and endorse you as long as you will swear to me right here and now that you will never treat me again as you did then..”