I think Cruz now has “Standing” in terms of criticizing Obamacare. By getting into the same boat that the Dems have forced millions of Americans into, he can highlight the hypocrisy of our ruling class (legislators) that have exempted themselves from this debacle.
I think it is a brilliant “populist” strategy. This man is playing chess...
Yours is the best postulation. Cruz is smart and wise; he will use this to his advantage.