“We don’t expect party support.”
Then I dont know what on Earth you guys think Cruz is going to run on.
He has ZERO media presence.
His online strategy is a joke compared to Trump or what the Democrats WILL have.
He will not be able to out-raise Hillary nor self-finance
He has no cross-over appeal. Add that to no GOP support (many will be actively working against him), and little to no real solid name-recognition to most voters, how does he expect to compete with Hillary’s Super PACs, media machine, and online armies?
How does he expect to turn Va, NM, MI, WI, OH, or PA?
Talk radio, evangelicals, and prayer circles????
Cruz is running a primary like a primary.
The guys whospent money on media presence early bruned out early. Cruz came from no where to beat the establishment favorite (Dewhurst) in Texas and then the Democrat in the general election in a state as large as the California that Reagan won in 1966.
He has more crossover appeal than you might think. Last week my plumber commented positively on my Cruz bumper sticker and he was familiar with Cruz’ tax plan. After 20 minutes I asked if he would be voting for Cruz in the Alabama primary, and he told me he was registered Democrat.
Cruz will maul HRC in the debates. He will not shrink from being aggressive but still dignified.
The name recognition comes in the general public. Folks have to have patience. These campaigns have a rhythm, and there is real danger in flaring out early, especially in such a crowded field.
EVERYONE who studies these things admits that Cruz has the most mature and sophisticated ground game.
I am NOT going to let who the GOP will and won’t support dictate my choice of a candidate.