Even Ted Cruz—who prides himself on his debate and legal skills—is deferring his time to Mitchell. Cruz is the only member of the Judiciary Committee facing a competitive reelection campaign this year, which may have entered into his calculus here.


Even Ted Cruz—who prides himself on his debate and legal skills—is deferring his time to Mitchell. Cruz is the only member of the Judiciary Committee facing a competitive reelection campaign this year, which may have entered into his calculus here.