I originally had a snarkier comment about this Jennifer Rubin piece on Ted Cruz, but then I remembered that I want Cruz to win the goram nomination. So let me just shut that big, stupid mouth of mine and let the woman make her argument in peace, yes? – Because that would be smart.
I don’t suggest that Cruz brag about being unliked, especially as he is doing a good job warming up to voters. He should, however, stress that he is not going to do things (or not do things) to be popular or to avoid nasty barbs from the New York Times editorial page. He won’t be addicted to his favorable poll ratings. He is prepared to risk public disapproval if need be, or even his chance at reelection, if he must. In stark contrast to Clinton, who is allergic to swimming against the tide or getting too far out ahead of public (liberal) opinion, Cruz is not cowed by the threat of opposition from his own party or from liberals. Her ambition makes her cautious; his makes him brave.
H/T: The Resurgent.