Agree. I think Cruz actually is making a strategic error by trying to win the nomination. Since the establishment is so entrenched and he’s so young, the long game would be better for him. He’s got lots of time.
Think of a football analogy. Let Trump be the bruising fullback that will pound away, wear down and weaken the other team. Then when they are softened up, then the quick halfback can come in and gouge the defense for big yards.
Cruz would be better served by staying positive, even if it means he comes in a distant second to Trump. He could shoot for VP, get more seasoned for 4 or 8 years, assist Trump in pounding the DC Uniparty, then he takes the lead and can take the next steps in finishing the job of restoration.
If Cruz gets the nomination now, I can easily see the Uniparty either going with the Democrat, or even if Cruz wins, ensure that he’s a one-termer and not effective. Let Trump do the first efforts, the dirtiest work, setting the stage for Cruz in 4 or 8 years.
Imagine Cruz returning to the Senate to be Majority Leader concurrent with a Trump administration, kicking the feckless “Mitch” to the curb as a backbencher where he belongs.
Instead of the Senate shunning Cruz in the current context where they want to quitely “Get along” with 0obomma, they would have to stand up and work to shared expectations of the Pres and senate majority leader together.
Hope I’m not not just dreaming here. This would set up Ted for a slam dunk presidential run in 4 or 8 years, driving the fair squaw Lieawatha Warren to a humiliating defeat along the way.
Yes, I’m inclined to agree. Plus Cruz needs to build an alliance in the house and the senate. This would give him time to do just that.