Ted Cruz is what happens when: Established politicians fail to follow through on commitments to their most ardent supporters. read more
Since Texas is a red, red, RED state, the Republican candidate for any office is a sure winner, so not matter how unpleasant Cruz was, he was a cinch to win the election once he was the Republican candidate. read more
It's conceivable that Ted Cruz doesn't get re-elected in 2018. It's possible that he doesn't even run. It's feasible that he'll in the middle of a four year Presidential term. read more
On Monday, March 23, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced the launch of his 2016 presidential campaign, making him the first high-profile, major party candidate to do so. Cruz is known as a polarizing figure on Capitol Hill; his hardline stances on issues like immigration, climate change, and health care reform have made him the subject of countless headlines since he assumed office in 2013. read more
Only 4% of the eligible voting population in Texas voted for Cruz; He did not win the Republican Senate primary outright (Cruz received 34% of the vote while David Dewhurst got 45%) The turnout for that year for the primary was somewhere south of 12% of eligible voters. read more