Ted Cruz
The politician who gives some of the most polished and effective Senate speeches of anyone currently serving — and also fled to Cancún during the 2021 Texas winter freeze that killed hundreds of his constituents. Both things are true and both define him.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Most Influential U.S. Senators | #1 | 96.0 |
The Age Divide
Voters under 30 and over 35 rank Ted Cruz significantly differently across lists.
The Cultural Record
Discography
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Awards & Recognition
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R-TX
Cancún trip during 2021 Texas freeze
21-hour filibuster vs. ACA (reading Green Eggs and Ham)
2016 presidential campaign
Harvard Law Review
Solicitor General TX
'Lyin' Ted' (Trump) then loyal Trump ally
Judiciary Committee
The Case For Ted Cruz
“The longevity argument alone puts them in a category of one. While others burned bright and faded, this figure consistently reinvented and dominated across decades, eras, and cultural shifts that would have destroyed lesser talents.”
“Technically unmatched. The craft here is evident in every performance, every work — the kind of effortless execution that only comes from thousands of hours of mastery made invisible. They make the impossible look inevitable.”
“Commercial success should never be held against artistic legacy. The ability to dominate charts while maintaining critical respect is a skill unto itself — one that this figure has mastered better than any peer in the conversation.”
Rank History
Ranking history will be available once voting opens for Ted Cruz.