The media/uniparty are employing two distinct strategies against Cruz and Trump.
In Cruz’ case, they are trying to destroy him by coordinated silence. Even his big news of the week, the NYT refusing to list his book in best sales, is an example of this strategy by blowback.
In Trump’s case, they know he can afford his own mouthpiece so ignoring him won’t make him go away. They have to destroy him. But, the rub is that using their combined voices to exorcise him makes for a much bigger story. This is likely backfiring on them, but the only thing they can really do at this point is relentless play to his ego and hope he says something truly over the top that brings him down.
Cruz can’t get this type of attention because he’s not The Donald.
Donald Trump won’t be the nominee. He doesn’t have the self-control to run the whole marathon. Cruz has enough money and principles to shine when the time is right, and he has some structural advantages like an early Texas primary.
It’s not time to sprint to the finish line. It’s mile two of the marathon. Let Donald Trump suck all the oxygen from the room. It’s highly entertaining to watch the uniparty squirm even as I know that by using all his oxygen reserves now, Trump will have a very difficult time maintaining pace for the long haul.
I can have a blast watching and cheering on the spectacle that is Donald Trump without having to consider whether he’s a real conservative. He’s not, he’s not my guy either. He never was.
Yeah, I’m glad Trump is getting attention on the border situation but I’m not so naive as to think it isn’t all about Trump.
Cruz has a long history of doing the right thing even when the cameras aren’t watching.
Your analysis is sound. Thanks for your input.