Ted Cruz while a douchebag , is not as dumb as he looks and talks. He's preaching a fear mongering idea that Environmentalists are villain's, this is good for big business and wealthy board members who want the free ride they have had for decades. Ted and his like are terrified of green jobs and environmental laws. Making Environmentalists into monsters gives him support and makes Environmentalists look bad. We do ourselves no favors underestimating people like Cruz. He's evil and needs to be watched. We dismiss him to our peril. Sure, he's an Ass clown, but he can yet do damage.