Ted Cruz's victories in Kansas and Maine mark a dramatic turning point in the presidential race. Trump was favored to win both states and his falloff may be a significant indicator that he was badly hurt in Thursday's debate.
The failure of Rubio or Kasich to score heavily shows that their voters are moving to Cruz as a strategic move to stop Trump. The Maine result is especially impressive after Trump carried New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
Does his performance in Maine underscore the extent to which he was hurt in the debate last week?