Though XIGUO JIFA ( the memory palace of the mind ) is a many, many centuries old memory trick,being able to think on one's feet, is often a far better ability; as is common sense, neither of which Cruz has mastered/learned.
At the Town Hall, in Wi., on Tuesday night, Cruz claimed that his "home state" is Florida and had NO idea where Fort Hood is. Fort Hood is in TEXAS !
Teddy did the memory trick once, JUST ONCE, in just ONE debate, and it had NOTHING at all to do with replying to Trump, but rather to the moderators and looking back at it, it was more like he had memorized it all PRIOR to the debate....as though he had prior knowledge of the questions to be asked of the candidates.
Sorry but it’s very well known about Cruz’s memory ability...that does not mean he isn’t going to miss speak or flub things....there’s no guarantee of perfection for any candidate. They can all fall into the traps and bait shifting.
Trump doesn’t think on his feet as much as shifts and manipulates his environment to protect his ego....be it lashing out, telling people what they want to hear in the moment, or outright altering the facts....it’s all to hide and protect his fragile ego...it’s not a gift, it’s learned behavior to handle his inner turmoil. For Ted it’s a gift he has that comes with the package.