Cruz’s problem is no one likes him. Except for the evangelicals. If he was running for Preacher he would be a lock in. As president....he got nothing
The situation is too grim for Ted to project his fun side. Unlike DT, Ted is personally distraught by the SOTU. He’s impatient to correct all that’s killing us.
If no one liked him, he couldn't have come from behind to beat David Dewhurst, the favored GOPe choice, for Senate in 2012, and he wouldn't be No. 2 in the race for the presidential nomination. No, those who dislike him are the McConnells, the McCains, the Orrin Hatches, and their ilk.
I like Senator Cruz better than any of the other candidates, much better than one in particular.