If just under half the Senators in the Republican caucus are willing to follow Cruz' lead, he's not "isolated" -- even though the left and the GOPe would prefer to present him as such.
Notably, his "personal caucus" includes many House members, as well.
Cruz has access to the same media platform that is available to any Republican -- talk radio and conservative print. He won't get Jeb Bush/Mitt Romney/Chris Christie from the MSM, but who wants it?
“If just under half the Senators in the Republican caucus are willing to follow Cruz’ lead, he’s not “isolated””
That’s a mighty big “If.” Are you saying there are/will be 26+/- GOP Senators willing to go along with Cruz vs. McConnell? Who are they? Where were they when Cruz/Lee stood alone filibustering on the Senate floor last summer? I remember maybe 3 in all. If there are 26+/- I’d sure like to know who they are.
House members don’t count. They have no power, nor influence in the Senate where the Leader calls the shots, makes committee/chairman assignments, and sets the agenda determining what comes to the Floor.
There’s a reason not many will buck the Leader. It’s not his good looks.
If Cruz/Lee have access to talk radio/Fox only, they are preaching to the choir. How do you get others to buy into your agenda if they don’t hear it, or even hear of it? If all they hear about you is negative?
These men have their job cut out for them, and there’s no sense deluding ourselves that it’s otherwise.