[Kenny Bunk]

If Ted Cruz really wants the big job in 2016, he'll have to do one hell of a job in the Senate and work to establish real leadership in the House.

The GOPe is fighting now not to save the Republic, but to preserve that cut of the swag they have negotiated with the Democrats. Can Cruz lead them to consider the fate of the Republic over short-term but incredibly lucrative accommodation with the Democrats.

Need an analogy? How about the Vichy Government of la belle France vs. DeGaulle?

[Pelham]

You insult the Vichy French by comparing them with the GOPe!