Obviously, Heidi Cruz's work for Goldman Sachs won't be a problem until the Fall of 2016.
But it's equally obvious that it's a huge, and in my opinion an insurmountable problem once the Democrats have a nominee who will make money center banks the centerpiece of his campaign.
I've mostly stopped posting about this, because of all the abuse I get over it, but it's still true.
The husband of a Goldman Sachs managing director, "on leave" or not, is not going to be elected President in 2016. That's a fact.
He's not going to be nominated in the new, populist Republican party either.
He's getting a pass right now on the issue, but the ads on the subject will be scathing.
"Senator Cruz, how much money does your wife and you stand to make if this (trade agreement, banking reform etc.) passes"?
I think the conflict of interest angle is more damaging than the jealousy angle.