Ted Cruz Speech at Liberty University: Controversial Congressman Talks Religious Freedom
Potential GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz took a trip to Liberty University on Wednesday to voice his opinion and view on the current state of religious liberty.
Cruz's visit to the noted Christian University is considered a perfect match due to the senator's exceedingly open expression of his Christian faith and beliefs. Not to mention, Liberty University is known to be a popular stomping ground for presidential republican candidates in the past.
According to Dailyprogress.com, Liberty University visits by presidential hopefuls, "...are favorite stops for potential White House contenders honing their message and trying to build buzz among voters with great sway over who will be chosen as the GOP's next presidential nominee."
"As believers, we are called to action; not just sitting quietly and hiding our faith under a bushel but to stand and speak no matter what the consequence," the Texas senator told students at Liberty University. "Religious liberty has never been more under attack."
Cruz then continued to support his statement with an example of the Obama administration's requirement that employers provide contraception to their employees.
Senator Ted isn't the only Cruz who made a visit to Liberty University. Last year, the Texas senator's father, Rev. Rafael Cruz spoke at the same campus event last year. During the event, Rev. Cruz discussed his son's potential presidential bid.
In his attempt to earn voters before his presidential run in 2016, Cruz will be making a few more stops.
"In coming weeks, Cruz plans to speak to a 'Freedom Summit' in New Hampshire, the early voting state, along with potential rivals Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.
Cruz also plans to attend a Free Enterprise Foundation dinner a few days later at The Citadel in yet another early voting state, South Carolina," ABC News Reports.
Cruz's appearance and speeches at these particular events are crucial in his run for presidential candidacy. The targeted outreach is necessary so Cruz can expand his appeal beyond the GOP in the forthcoming weeks.
Will Cruz be earning your vote?
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