The Man in the Arena

DURING HIS FIRST YEAR IN THE U.S. SENATE, TED CRUZ HAS PROVED THAT HE CAN THROW A PUNCH (AND TAKE ONE), RALLY HIS TROOPS (AND UNITE HIS ENEMIES), AND BECOME THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FRESHMAN IN CONGRESS (IF NOT THE MOST REVILED). THE QUESTION IS, DOES THAT STRATEGY LEAD TO VICTORY OR DEFEAT?