[Marko413]

The best match for that is Ted Cruz, but his poll numbers aren’t making me optimistic. He’d be my #1 choice if his numbers gained traction.

[Boogieman]

“He’d be my #1 choice if his numbers gained traction.”

If everyone who said that backed him, his numbers would probably gain traction!

[mlo]

"The best match for that is Ted Cruz, but his poll numbers aren’t making me optimistic. He’d be my #1 choice if his numbers gained traction."

What do poll numbers have to do with your choice? There's no prize for picking the most popular person. If Cruz is the right candidate, then he is, no matter how many other people agree.