I know that Cruz is a top-line political lawyer who will add some much-needed intellectual ammunition to the Senate. I know that this primary contest was watched by a lot of people who are gauging the power of the grass roots conservative movement versus the Republican establishment, much the same way as the Wisconsin elections were watched as a gauge of union power versus rational government.

This article [link expired now] shows why this election was important, and what we’ve found out. It’s one more piece of information to be added to many others concerning the current political environment.

latest Republican Bieber

He is funny looking

Just look at this guy!

I want to see his green card

Cruz is just another little Cuban mama’s boy, just like Rubio. I know the type well.

I don’t know, this guy sounds like a sleeper agent to me. He wasn’t even an anchor baby. At least, we don’t have to worry about him running for President some day, he’s a furriner (Cuban-Canuck)

...nothing good has ever come out of Texas.

As for your question, intelligent discourse and analysis requires a bit more than "similar background and experience." Note the above and think about it.