You can't imagine why Leno would try to misrepresent Cruz? Surely you jest!
As for a "grade", it's MY grade, with respect to whether or not Sen. Cruz can effectively advance conservative policies and maybe, just maybe, help right this sinking ship called the USA that we are on.* I'm a US citizen; I have every presumption in the world (or at least the US) to grade those who hold office, serve the public, etc.
*We should hope that is Cruz's "goal" too. His choice of goals is part of what we should grade him on.
This sort of grading has both objective and subjective components, so obviously other's assessments will vary. I was merely trying to explain the reasoning behind my assessment.
"In enemy territory"? What better way to find out what he's really made of, in terms of swinging voters to our side?
Cru went on Leno, because he has to face the enemy.
I absolutely agree (see the above.)
Ted Cruz Shows How To Outreach Successfully On
His 'Tonight Show' AppearanceGreat job of Ted Cruz showing how to get past unfair questions and accusations by Jay Leno,
and look reasonable and rational. This in the face of an interviewer who was aggressive and argumentative.Some of his questions were fair, and others weren’t. For instance – Ted Cruz’s father has been attacked
for some controversial statements he’s made. But so has Barack Obama’s parents – did Jay Leno ever tell Obama it was ok to attack his parents?Did he ever even bring up the fact that they were Marxists, and his dad was an alcoholic womanizer? Not once.
You can tell that Jay took a very sanctimonious and combative tone – after asking his questions,
he took this pose that he doesn’t ever take. He leaned in as if he had just nailed Ted Cruz – which he never did.Cruz did an excellent job of answering each question calmly and reasonably.
Hopefully this will help him destroy the ridiculous image that his critics have painted him with in the media.
All in all, a very impressive appearance for Ted Cruz. Take note, GOP – this is how you tackle the culture and win.