[RonDog]

I would give Senator Cruz a solid B for his performance tonight.

He got in several some good points, and did not come across as the raving loon
that the Left tries to portray him as, even as Jay repeatedly badgered him -- unfairly, I think.

Several times, however, I think that he missed key opportunities
to articulate our positions as fully as he could have.

[sickoflibs]

RE :”I would give Senator Cruz a solid B for his performance tonight.
He got in several some good points, and did not come across as the raving loon that the Left tries to portray him as, even as Jay repeatedly badgered him — unfairly, I think.
Several times, however, I think that he missed key opportunities
to articulate our positions as fully as he could have.”

I thought that Leno was helping Cruz by specifically and respectfully asking him those questions that represent criticisms that are made about him regularly on media that many Americans see.

It gave him a chance to respond.

Yes, his responses were not perfect.

But that is how you learn, how he can train to do even better in the future.

He will NEVER learn that just by being praised on talk radio.

Like a question:What books have you read that you really liked?
Bad answer: AHHH, OOHHH, Well so many that I cant think of one.

[Alaska Wolf]

I didn’t see the program. I just believe that being on a liberal TV program for the first time it is wise of Cruz not to appear as an arrogant, argumentative, know-it-all. Better to come across as an informed, genial, reasonable, nice guy. Which I believe he is.

[4Liberty]

We never got in. We were 20 people away from the door, and they dismissed us! So so so disappointed. My guest wanted to leave after that.

Folks, The Tonight show ushered in about 50 “VIP” guests - they were let in around the rest of us. They Took OUR seats. I had 2 “confirmed” tickets, but we could not enter!

I’ll be those 50 ‘VIP’ guests were the ‘Rats placed in the audience to applaud every time Jay Leno read his canned talking points accusing Ted of shutting down [corrupt] govt.

RonDog, did you notice if those people who were clapping for Jay sitting in one area together?

Still, Ted was truly awesome - and you Freepers were Just wonderful with your boisterous LOUD Applause!!! Thank you for representing us!

[FreeReign]

Several times, however, I think that he missed key opportunities to articulate our positions as fully as he could have.

I agree. Cruz gets a B+/A- from me tonight. He had a handful of missed opportunities.

For example he could have said that it takes both houses plus the executive branch to shut down the government. He could have mentioned that the government was actually 83% open....etc.

He did make numerous good responses though and came across quite well.