[txrefugee]

Trump has it in the bag, barring some cataclysmic event. Cruz has time for another run in the future, if he wants to. He may have decided it’s not possible for him, given the climate of political corruption in the media.

[mrsmith]

Bear in mind:
The determinative event in Cruz’s campaign will be the showdowns in the congress this fall over (mostly) budget bills.
That WILL get him lots of exposure.
How he plans to get an advantage from that is beyond me since the media has always been able to turn ‘moderates’ against whomever doesn’t want to increase government spending and debt.
I assume his non-confrontational behavior plays into whatever strategy for this he has.
I also assume he has a very good strategy because this will be life-or-death for his campaign.

[Ge0ffrey]

Fascinating to whom? Viewers of the Kardashians?

[Lopeover]

I don’t think that Ted should be something he’s not. He is young, and can run again. It may just not be his destiny at this point in time. Trump uses the bully pulpit in this age of PC, biased media and corrupt government like no one else can. There is a reason, a time for every season.

[Responsibility2nd]

I await Ted’s decision and am withholding any further financial support until he stands up and fights to steal the ball from Donald Trump.

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If. Sen. Cruz does indeed shut down the government over Planned Parenthood funding, you (and millions of other conservatives) will get your wish.

That will be his seminal moment. It will be strongly opposed by Dems and Repugs alike.

It will be wonderful.

[1Old Pro]

Cruz just needs to hang in there for another few months when a few more dozen RINO’s drop out. He will then do well in the next debate again and get more focus.

It’s a long way to go, staying in the game is important right now.

[mikey_hates_everything]

Cruz will be VP if Trump wins next November. Then it’s easy for Cruz in 2020 or 2024. The goal is to at least stop the bleeding NOW. Cruz can’t get it on his own now.

[PAR35]

I’ve been a bit surprised by the lack of traction that Cruz has gotten. Probably too intellectual for the voters.

[ConservingFreedom]

Ted had better step up to the plate with a powerful message that reaches beyond the intellectuals and even the religious voters, who aren't as committed as they used to be for the Republican Party.

Play to the working people, the "Reagan Democrats", the little people.

Agreed - and the message that will play to them is not "I'll let millions of Third Worlders come in to underbid for your jobs."