Sen. Ted Cruz speaks on platform at Liberty Gene Marrano March 23, 2015 1 minute read Sen Ted Cruz He’s the first to make it official – U.S. Texas Senator Ted Cruz announced on-line he will seek the Republican nomination for the Presidency in 20-16 … then he spoke about his platform today at Liberty University … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: New Bedford County search underway for sisters missing 40 yearsNext: Bloodhounds, helicopter join search for 5-year-old boy Related Stories UW shows off new home at an upcoming open house Denise Membreno April 7, 2026 Lebanese Festival preparing to celebrate 25th anniversary Clark Palmer April 7, 2026 Kaine touts next round of funding for McAfee Knob parking lot improvements Gene Marrano April 6, 2026