Cruz took a tough question, calmed the guy down, and without bullchitting him explained why his approach was better.
Lots of politicians would have dodged the question - if their handlers would even let the question be asked. And none of them, including Trump, would have given the guy a thoughtful 7 minute answer. Showed genuine respect for the citizen, IMO.
You have to have a thick skin to be a politician. Cruz no doubt has a healthy ego and ambition, but I think he's pursuing the office out of a genuine sense of duty, not because he craves power.
