If this isn't the perfect metaphor for how people feel about Ted Cruz I don't know what its.

"Ow Ow Ow!" - #TedCruz tries to get a hug from his daughter on campaign trail - @BBCNewsnight @maitlis #IowaCaucus pic.twitter.com/KZljWuYgAU

— VaraBBC (@VaraBBC) January 31, 2016

As others have pointed out this might just be due to a tired and cranky child who has had a long day.

Or it could be that Ted Cruz's children despise him.

You decide.