We gave republicans control of the house and senate and what do we have to show for it? They didn’t even put up a fight on anything. I’ll take a four-year risk on a candidate who wants to bring prosperity back to America. We certainly have nothing to lose at this point.
Cruz put up several fights - which is why the Washington Cartel hates him. And he isn’t spouting a lot of angry populist rhetoric.
(Obama was elected by feelings over fact as well...)