Economist Thomas Sowell has spoken up in favour of Ted Cruz for President. Sowell, often regarded as the "greatest living economist," is of the opinion that Cruz is the only candidate who understands the current crisis in the Supreme Court, has experience in the political arena and among other things, does not indulge in childish rhetoric and posturing - qualities Sowell said make him ideal presidential material.
Sowell, 85, penned his thoughts in an op-ed for Real Clear Politics, wherein he was critical of the current political scenario. "The frivolous rhetoric and childish antics in the televised political 'debates' are painful to watch. If ever there was a time to choose a president with depth, rather than glitter or glibness, this is it."
"Whatever the achievements of anyone in some other field, we cannot afford a novice in the complex world of politics and government at a time of grave dangers at home and internationally. Some seem to think that Donald Trump's lead in the polls and in the New Hampshire primary make him the most electable candidate, even if he often acts like an overgrown spoiled brat," Sowell wrote in the op-ed.
Speaking in support of Cruz, Sowell continued in the op-ed: "If the Republicans are to avoid having Donald Trump lead them - and the country - to disaster, they are going to have to have the majority of non-Trump supporters get behind some given candidate. Senator Ted Cruz has been criticized in this column before, and will undoubtedly be criticized here again. But we can only make our choices among those actually available, and Senator Cruz is the one who comes to mind when depth and steadfastness come to mind. As someone who once clerked for a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, he will know how important choosing Justice Scalia's replacement will be. And he has the intellect to understand much more."
Sowell has been consistent in his support of conservative candidates. In 2012, Sowell had said, "When the Super Bowl is on the line, you don't go with the quarterback who is least likely to throw an interception. You go with the one most likely to throw a touchdown pass," aligning himself with Newt Gingrich over Mitt Romney, reports The Daily Wire.
