[SamAdams76]

That's funny, that's exactly what the Party faithful were saying about Reagan in both 1976 and 1980. Look how that worked out. Yes, but for an entirely different reason. The Party faithful felt that Reagan was "too extreme" in his conservative views to get elected.

However, Ronald Reagan was EXTREMELY photogenic and very presidential looking and that's what helped him overcome all of that. Even lunchpail Democrats voted for him.

Ted Cruz simply does not have that going for him. I wish I could say that our society was not that shallow but they are. How you present yourself on TV is pretty much everything. If we could reprogram photogenic Mitt Romney's brain with that of Ted Cruz, we'd have a winner.

I hate having to say this by the way.

[elcid1970]

Some liberal tried to tar Ted Cruz for a fancied resemblance to Sen. Joe McCarthy, especially the eyes.

All that did was add to my list of reasons why I admire Ted Cruz & want to see him elected President.

[fhayek]

We just need to get him a squnch more forehead.

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

I think you're exaggerating Ted's flaws. His twang is very mild. But he has a "cool" TV personality, which is even more important than looks in the television age. He comes across as knowledgeable, reasonable, and competent. That was the secret to Obama's success. Obama appeared to have these characteristics, simply because of his manner of speaking.