Don't misunderstand: Cruz has a solid, sizable base in IA (and several other states). But you don't get THREE articles in NRO and/or National Journal in a week praising Cruz unless there is a GOPe strategist behind it.
The GOPe only supports Cruz because they think he is easier to take out than Trump.
unless there is a GOPe strategist behind it.
Proof? Names?
We still need to keep cool, mutual assured destruction in the republican primary will only elect she-who-must-not-be-named.