Washington insider? Do you even know how long he has been in Washington? Do you think anyone else on that debate podium could argue before the SCOTUS?? The things said about Cruz are silly.
Vote for the candidate of your choice but give credit to someone who has character and caring for your Constitution and your country. Thank you Ted Cruz.
I may not agree politically with your choice but I will give him credit for the abilities and work he has done.
It's probably more correct to say he is political insider. Virtually his entire career after he left school has been in some way connected to government or politics. It just hasn't always been in Washington.