Consider, for one thing, that the McDaniel operation was being run by the most senior members of the Mississippi and U.S. Republican Parties. Cruz was very junior then -- he's junior now, and people point that out as a debit against his candidacy -- even moreso than now; what stroke do you think he had, that he should have unlimbered in defense of fellow Tea Partier McDaniel against the Old Guards of the GOP Establishment?
He may, in fact, have had zero ability to help McDaniel. Did you think of that?
“He may, in fact, have had zero ability to help McDaniel. Did you think of that?”
Sure, but I think he did have the ability to help even through the committee.
They told him to back down and he did.
Heck, he could have some out in support of McDaniel as many other Tea Party individuals did.
That would have given McD an extra boost, but put Cruz on the outs with the “Old Guards of the GOP Establishment” which would be a good thing for his popularity with the people.