We just view Cruz as Captain Dunzel. A part that serves no purpose. But Republicans have to at least hold a primary here. It is the largest population and economy in the country by far.
As a Californian it is like watching a circus that isn't Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey, more like just Bill's Big Circus, setting up tents and rides and food booths, with much preparation, and then 7 people show up.
It's sad and funny to watch, you feel bad for Bill because he is putting his heart in it, but, you know, it's 'Bill's Big Circus'.