But here is the problem for Cruz - even if you win a debate against the Devil, you still go to Hell.
That's the problem with all of this who-won, who-lost the debate talk. It doesn't really matter, you can debate circles around the other guy and win the debate, and you still lose the election. Remember the Romney-Obama debates?
Trump thought outside the box to the bigger picture, and won the night again.
If that's how you win (by not showing up to debate the issues because you are afraid you're going to be confronted with nasty facts and accusations), then how are we, the voter, going know where the candidates stand on the tough issues? What's he going to do as POTUS if Putin insults him and refuses to deal? Walk away from the table?
The debate was not a love-fest. Trump could have removed any lingering doubts among the Iowa voters if he had used the opportunity. Instead, he chose to walk away from the debate and attended a love fest. That's not thinking outside the box, it's disrespectful to all voters who want the best candidate for POTUS.
I believe it's a character thing with Trump. The other candidates showed up to debate the issues and answer questions for the undecided voters of Iowa. Evidently Trump has enough votes so why should he care.
...even if you win a debate against the Devil, you still go to Hell.
Some of us Bible thumpers debate the Devil and face Hell and damnation everyday. We have hope through our savior, Jesus Christ (who BTW holds the keys), that we will never go to Hell for our sins. But for a rich man who has never asked forgiveness...his chances are not so good.