Ken Cuccinelli thinks he’s too sexy for Ted Cruz.

In the clearest sign yet of the potent effect of the government shutdown on the Virginia governor’s race, Republican Ken Cuccinelli avoided being photographed with Ted Cruz at a gala they headlined here Saturday night—even leaving before the Texas senator rose to speak.

It’s math.  Although Cuccunelli is down 5 points in the Virginia gubernatorial race, Cruz is down to 10 points.  I mean total.  All he’s got is 10 approval points.  Hell, ebola virus has 15 approval percentage points.

Politico also reports that Cruz spoke for 54 minutes, which means his approval rating dropped 3 more points.

If it gets any lower, Louie Gohmert won’t pose with him.  Oh hell, what am I saying?  Cruz could fall in a sewer and Gohmert would jump in for a photo op.

Thanks to Sandra for the heads up and John for the graphic.