mr haney was a dealing businessman who loved the art of the deal more than anything...
hmmmm sounds like a presidential candidate, but not ted cruz... haney would build a wall and make those being kept out pay for it... haney would agree that eminent domain was a good thing too.
hmmmmm
Haney was a flimflam artist with a striking similarity in tone, appearance, and mannerisms to Cruz.
OP was brilliant for making the connection, because it really is uncanny.