From the reactions of some posters, (one would rather join a convent), I'd say there is a good chance.
Reactions here have no bearing on the truth of the matter.
Has Cruz sued yet? I don’t think the NE would go so far without bona fides. It opens itself up to at least six people.
To me NE is not far below the NYT in the media hierarchy. I certainly would believe a story there before one in the Times. Now I do confess I hate the media almost as much as Islam so..