Nope he has been laying the groundwork for this for a long time.
Cruz is playing chess and all the others are playing checkers.
So I think we'll see the media's "political hand" at work .....Cruz knows this and he's not going to take his position on stage unless he determines THIS is the time and place, no matter where they position him.
I'm very curious to see his move at this debate, if he moves, because so far his campaigns run right on the mark that he's wanted in timing, place and garnering the solid base support he knows will carry him to the Presidency as well.....
It's been fascinating and then some watching Cruz as the other candidates work their campaigns.......he's been steady and consistent working below the radar ,as said...he's done remarkably well building a "firm" grassroots foundation that will not shake.
YES, and Cruz is doing so with Presidential Dignity!!!!