[austinaero]

I would not be surprised at a Trump/Rubio ticket. There’s lots about that to like and lots NOT to like.

I really admire Cruz. He is brilliant. He just isn’t connecting. There’s ‘something’ there that isn’t quite right and I can’t really put my finger on it. It’s an odd edge that’s difficult for me to get past.

[time4good]

"There’s ‘something’ there that isn’t quite right and I can’t really put my finger on it. It’s an odd edge that’s difficult for me to get past."

A month ago I started feeling the same way. Let me offer a thought. As a Christian, you can feel God has anointed you to do good and great things - because HE wants you to, as a humble and obedient servant. He gives you gifts and abilities for the tasks. BUT, if someone confuses that anointing on their life with A SPECIFIC anointing for A SPECIFIC thing - and that thing is a dream or aspiration THEY had ("I will someday be President"), then that person can let spiritual pride creep in, and then start to come off with condescension - or being snarky when rebutted.

I've always admired Cruz, would have loved for him to win in the general, but didn't/don't think it's possible or the right time. His inability to get people to work with him, even when he's Right on Principle, isn't realistic. Wouldn't it be nice if members of Congress were swayed or convinced by well laid out AND considerate arguments for what he (most of us) feel is the RIGHT thing. But I think his personality (from being the smartest guy in the room technically) is off-putting. He's a great solo act, but jointly? It's unfortunately his Achilles Heel.

JMHO.