When you start a column with such an absurd statement there's no reason to read further. Only a true Trump hater could think Cruz is winning the eligibility issue. How many people knew Cruz was born in Canada and was a Canadian citizen until two years ago? How many will believe that Cruz, the smartest lawyer in the world didn't know he was a Canadian citizen all his life? And his refusal to even acknowledge that there is an issue there is revealing him as less than honest. As for the political effect, I believe it's been a momentum killer for Cruz. Since it became an issue two polls show Trump ahead in Iowa for the first time in a month. Benson and his ilk can claim whatever they want, but they reveal nothing but their own foolishness.
I knew that Cruz had dual citizenship and that he gave up his Canadian in anticipation of running. I thought it was pretty common knowledge. Nothing hidden.