Liberty University is no stranger to all things political this election season. First, Republican candidate Sen. Ted Cruz announced his campaign at Convocation. Then, Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders spoke at Convocation, despite holding views that differ from the majority of students. Then, Republican candidate Ben Carson came to Convocation. Most recently, Republican candidate Donald Trump came to Convocation, in which […]
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Trump’s attack of Cruz’s wife raises questions of whether relatives are fair game In the presidential campaign thus far, voters have seen it all. Candidates ranged from billionaires and neurosurgeons to a former first lady and a self-proclaimed socialist. One thing voters have not seen a lot of, however, is decency. Recently, Donald Trump threatened to “spill the beans” on […]
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Presidential hopefuls speak at Liberty Convocation to boost campaigns Convocation at Liberty University has become a popular stop for presidential candidates on their campaign trails. Since Sen. Ted Cruz came to Liberty in spring 2015 to announce his candidacy, candidates Sen. Bernie Sanders, Dr. Ben Carson and Donald J. Trump have also taken the stage. According to Daniel Bolton, director […]
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“The questions asked in this debate illustrate why the American people don’t trust the media.” Presidential hopeful Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) uttered this alarming yet valid claim during the Republican debate Oct. 28. In an opportunity to broadcast to the American people the strengths, weaknesses and differences of possible presidential candidates, financial reporting media hotshot CNBC, albeit a station known […]
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These three words come to mind when I ponder the events that took place on Liberty’s campus this past week — unprecedented, historic and monumental. Unless you have been under a rock, you know Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, publicly announced March 23 to the Liberty community and national media that he will be running for president of the United States. […]
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Presidential hopeful launches campaign from Liberty University Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, 44, announced his candidacy for president Monday, March 23, at Liberty University’s weekly Convocation. “Today, I am announcing that I am running for president of the United States,” Cruz said to an energetic crowd in a packed Vines Center, receiving loud applause and a standing ovation. In announcing his […]
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Texas U.S. senator encourages students to take a stand for their religious rights Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, expressed concern for attacks on American religious liberty and encouraged students to take a stand for their freedom in his Convocation address April 2. “We are here today to talk about something a lot more important than politics,” Cruz said. “I’m here today […]
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