Cruz is my first choice. But he MUST change up his delivery to reach more people somehow. It’s like he’s giving a stump speech every time he answers a question. If he could just answer in a more natural conversational manner, he’d be golden.
There may be some truth to that. Mark Simone on WOR 710 is saying that Cruz is going nowhere in the debates because he has a weird look and voice.
I have said as much from the very beginning. He’s my first choice but I wish he would just be a little more serious (he sometimes comes across as too “nice” in his efforts to be diplomatic but it makes him seem less serious to me. He doesn’t have to be Trump or offensive - just more serious - stick to the facts), tell fewer jokes, “campaign” a lot less and be himself more. I have seen him in one-on-one interviews or small groups and he comes across much more natural and believable (and likable). He’s not a great speaker (IMHO) and I have already gotten flamed several times for saying so - but he could use some pointers in this area. He seems to have a great organization and enough $$$ so I hope his “day” is on the horizon soon!
I agree, Cruz kind of pontificates when answering questions.
I think he does have to kind of try hard to get his accomplishments out because he never gets much face time. That is not the other candidates fault but it is the fault of moderators.
Exactly. On the stump he’s great. In a debate setting he’s too scripted. He needs to loosen it up during debates.
Cruz is playing the long game he has the $$$$$ to do so. The early debates are crucial for some not for others, as per Sun Tzu:
“He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.”
The herd will thin then Cruz can make his case. He will be visible in Congress fighting the establishment. These actions will speak louder than the words of many of his competitors.
“It’s like he’s giving a stump speech every time he answers a question.”
Exactly.
Cruz is EVEN BETTER when he ad libs.
Go off script, Ted. You are that good.