Huey Long of Louisiana. A "populist" who at one time ran Louisiana like his own private kingdom. He, like Ted Cruz only listened to people who agree with him or encouraged him to believe that he and he alone knew what was best for the country. I believe Long eventually caught a bullet. The question remains will he (Cruz) pull a Palin? Seems that it would fit the scenario since he has about worn out his welcome with his republican brethren. .