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Dershowitz: Ted Cruz one of Harvard Law’s smartest students


From the Daily Caller

Cruz was a “terrific student,” Dershowitz told The Daily Caller. “He was always very active in class, presenting a libertarian point of view. He didn’t strike me as a social conservative, more of a libertarian.” 

“He had brilliant insights and he was clearly among the top students, as revealed by his class responses,” Dershowitz added. 

Dershowitz also gave a high estimate of Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren — who has decidedly different political views than Cruz. 

Dershowitz says he and Cruz would often debate issues presented in Dershowitz’s criminal law class. “Cruz’s views were always thoughtful and his responses were interesting,” the law professor explained. 

“I obviously disagreed with them and we had good arguments in class. I would challenge him and he would come up with very good responses.” Cruz’s “career has not surprised me. I thought he would go on to accomplish important things.” 

“His movement toward social conservatism has surprised me a little bit,” Dershowitz added, but “people will change and perhaps when you are at Harvard Law School you are less likely to espouse a socially conservative point of view.” 

Cruz “was an outstanding student in my class,” Dershowitz said. 

“Without a doubt he is among the smartest students I’ve ever had… I’ve had great students but he has to be at the top of anyone’s short list, in terms of raw brain power.”