I know that there’s a double standard against Republicans; and...

I kind of take it as a compliment that both nominal and actual Republicans are held to a higher standard. Is the hypocrisy frustrating? Yes. If it were up to me, there would be no political parties; and every candidate for an office would have to run on his or her individual merit and ideology instead of partisanship. At the same time, it does not change that freedom comes with responsibility; and Ted Cruz has used his freedom irresponsibly.