What really counts in life is not just opposition to your colleagues, but your actual accomplishments. I spent 25 years in private sector industry and 12 in government job. I have observed every type of personality traits in my colleagues. Some were exceptionally intelligent, but did not have people skills. Those types failed to accomplish much to benefit the corporation. On the other hand the likable personalities always received better followers and the result was they had more success in finishing important projects beneficial to the corporation.
If somehow Cruz got elected president, he will get no help from 99% of congress critters and the result would be a failed presidency. It matters little how pure his agenda is, if nothing succeeds, it is all useless.
With Cruz, I can bet my social security check, nothing conservative will ever pass congress. With Trump, at least there is a chance to get a few things getting done.
All good points. It will be interesting to see how much people like the real Donald when it pokes its head out. I have been in business for more than 40 years, and likewise, have run across many that possessed similar traits. Once he believes that he has assumed power (or else has rendered his competition impotent), then his real ambitions will have to come out. You can say a lot of things about Trump, but subtlety is not one of them. I just pray that for the good of the country that he does not ‘loose’ his evil side when given unlimited power. Unfortunately, Obama has given him all of the tools as the President that he needs to be really dangerous, as he has permanently usurped the power of the Executive Branch. There is very little that the Legislative or Judicial Branches can do to stop him.