I have a fairly unique personal perspective on all of this.
I met Senator Cruz very briefly in 2014, when I was the only guy running against Branstad in the GOP primary.
I told him who I was and what I was trying to accomplish, but he blew me off.
I too oppose all crony capitalistic subsidies and mandates, for ethanol or anything else.
Perhaps the Senator should have given me more assistance than a cold, “good luck”? I’m just saying.
Sadly, it sounds like Cruz thought you could not win or could not do him any good in IA based on your interaction. I am not optimistic about his chances.