Rand Paul vs Ted Cruz on the 12 Axes
Rand Paul has been a US Senator from Kentucky since 2011, and Ted Cruz a US Senator from Texas since 2013. Both lean Private and Free on the economy, but Paul leans toward Liberty and Democratic checks while Cruz leans toward Order and a Strong leader.
- Security
Rand Paul leans Liberty (-50), Ted Cruz leans Order (+50): 100 points apart.
- Foreign policy
Rand Paul leans Cooperation (-10), Ted Cruz leans Strength (+70): 80 points apart.
- Authority
Rand Paul leans Democratic (-35), Ted Cruz leans Strong leader (+35): 70 points apart.
- Structure
Rand Paul leans Local (-65), Ted Cruz leans Local (-10): 55 points apart.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Rand Paul | Ted Cruz | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | +75 | +65 | 10 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | +85 | +70 | 15 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | +70 | +60 | 10 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | -35 | +35 | 70 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | -50 | +50 | 100 |
| StructureLocal to Central | -65 | -10 | 55 |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | +45 | +75 | 30 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | No record | No record | - |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | No record | -60 | - |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | +20 | +65 | 45 |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | -65 | -30 | 35 |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | -10 | +70 | 80 |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Rand Paul and Ted Cruz?
On the 10 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 73% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Security, Foreign policy, Authority, Structure.
Who is more economically left-wing, Rand Paul or Ted Cruz?
Ted Cruz sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 12 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Rand Paul or Ted Cruz?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Rand Paul leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 75 points on average.
