Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20151213:18:04:00
Cruz a boost? >> one, you're seeing dr. ben carson drop in both of these polls. nationally and in iowa by double digits. secondly, i think that voters see ted cruz as a credible candidate who is also anti-establishment. he's someone who is not afraid to take on his party. we've seen him do it a number much times in d.c., particularly during the budget battles. when you look at iowa, he is clearly resonating with evangelicals. a number of factors working in his favor. that's why we're seeing donald trump really ramp up his attack lines. he sees them as a real result. >> kristen welker, thanks. ...