I have a simple-minded principle that has served me well: The one who offers hope is the leader.
I wonder if Cruz might be able to grow a veto-proof majority before November of 2014, that is, can he offer hope to enough Dems that he can save their hides, so that they would come on the side of repeal. Suddenly, they don’t seem to be calling names any more.
THAT’S Statesmanship.