Ted Cruz on CNBC's Squawkbox | April 15, 2016

Maybe Ted Cruz is more appealing than I thought. He is not warm and cuddly. He is incisive. Not a lightweight. Maybe he deserves more attention than just as a placeholder.

Although there is some crosstalk, mostly this is a good interview, showing Cruz's impressive thoughtfulness and ability to cut through to the basics.

Video: Ted Cruz, YouTube, 46:13