But Cruz is right - in theory.
I'm not so sure. If Republicans put a stick in the wheel of the cart before it goes over the cliff, then they will be blamed for the subsequent wreck.
On the other hand, if they sit back and let the train wreck happen, then they could pick up enough clout in the next election to force an outright repeal.
If I were a Democrat I would be praying for defunding. I wouldn't vote for it. But I would pray for it. It may be the last chance for the Dems to escape the blame for the mess coming down the pike.
If defunding occurs I'm sure the MSM will know who to blame! They will start screaming as soon as the bill gets out of committee. In the eyes of the MSM, from that point forward, the Republicans would be to blame if your Mom's cake fell in the oven.