there might be value, great value, just in you running. just by running. if you run well, in the right race, at the right time even if you don't win you could change the direction and commitments of one of the two major political parties in the country. which brings us to this guy. with big fanfare, today texas senator ted cruz launched what i believe is his dam pain for vice president of the united states. technically what he said today is that he is running for president of the united states but -- at least nobody who is handicapping the 2016 race at this point seems to think there is any credible threat of that happening. i don't bet, i'm terrible at gambling. if i had to bet money on the