Republicans have been demanding an anti-Obama for years—and tonight, they'll begin the process of nominating one.

Thrust into the limelight by Donald Trump's absence, Cruz gave his worst performance of the cycle at Thursday night's debate.

Here's what you missed.

By withdrawing from the debate, he demonstrated who's in command and who is not.

Prayer would be a safer bet than the strategies the party is actually employing.

And they can't seem to shake it.