43 would’ve been a relatively old man back then. Plus, he has all kinds of experience .... longest-serving solicitor general in Texas, US attorney, etc., etc.
He’s not too young for *me*! But I’ve seen that listed as a strike against him. (Also denigrators love to say that Cruz is “inexperienced.” I suppose it’s true that he doesn’t have executive experience. But he literally has one of the finest legal minds of his generation, and he loves our Constitution. I think he’ll do!)