I remember the filibuster, when everyone called him a fool and that he was doing tremendous harm to the country. He had few supporters in Congress.
McConnell lied to his face and he had the courage to call him out on it.
I could go on, but whatever anyone thinks he is a stand up guy.
Every so called conservative politician said it was just awful that Cruz would call the leader of the senate a liar. I had to admit I liked that about Cruz.