Cruz is being considered by many as the man who killed the House security guard . Observers floated questions about who actually retained control of the house after the Cantor passed the baton to McCarthy and Scalise , suggesting that a de facto leader was really calling the shots . Allies gathered over pizza and the next day Cruz realized he did n't have enough allies . Cruz and his allies denied that he twisted arms to get his way . Cruz has a new moniker : ` ` ' Cruz ''
Cruz is being considered by many as the man who killed the House security guard . Allies gathered over pizza and the next day Cruz realized he did n't have enough allies . Cruz and his allies denied that he twisted arms to get his way . Cruz has a new moniker : ` ` ' Cruz ''