I'm calling a spade a spade. I have worked in state campaigns before and Teds has all the earmarks of trouble and he isn't doing a damn thing about it. Just today one of the Texas people here who is active in the party told us that Ted is making folks BUY yard signs. You are living is dream land if you think some politician who looks like a stiff on the stump and gives long winded Constitutional lectures with no tangible achievements under his belt is looking strong no matter how red the state is.
Obviously, you have never seen Ted Cruz on the stump or at forums where he interacts with constituents. I have seen him call a mortal enemy up to the stage to discuss an issue with him and turned that enemy into a friend and supporter.
It's not only Texas that is at risk. Ted Cruz and Mike Lee are two of the best people in the Senate. I like Rand Paul also but he is not as consistently conservative as Ted is.
That rumor about Ted making people buy yard signs was probably started by Beto's people. I am ashamed that an ordinarily level-headed guy like you fell for it.
The first time Ted ran for the Senate, he was a virtual unknown in state politics and had a very popular opponent who was an in-guy in Texas politics. Ted beat the guy easily.
I think it is out of state money and propaganda that is driving this race. Ted Cruz is everything the left is not and they cannot stand it.