Ted Cruz is a good pick for AG. And I say that as someone who is not a particular fan of the senator to put it mildly. This is realpolitik in action. Some things to consider:
- whomever is selected for this is going to end up being a lightning rod. There are a whole lot of politically entrenched folks who desperately need prosecuting. One thing about lightning rods is they tend to get scorched. E.g. John Ashcroft.
- The AG, given his or her historical role here in prosecuting folks who would be political opponents needs to have the aura of independence. We don’t need someone who could be reasonably perceived as a Trump lackey. Ted Cruz would have that aura of independence.
- We forget that the AG also has police agencies working for him or her. E.g. BATFE. We don’t need another Fast and Furious. Thus I think a pro gun conservative is needed in the role. That would exclude Rudy Giuliani.
-Imagine a DoJ Civil Rights division that goes after states for denying citizens their right to keep and bear arms.
- This neatly clears up a looming political issue in Texas. I.e. Ted Cruz’ re-election. That’s going to be a knock down, drag out primary and we could lose the seat as a result. Better Cruz leave the senate and Greg Abbot appoint his replacement. Probably with Rick Perry.
Spot on