- Sen. Ted Cruz
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Press Release from Cruz for President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Rick
Tyler |
News Release | Catherine
Frazier |
February 17, 2016 |
Cruz for President Announces
Endorsement of Michael Tait
Lead Newsboys Singer Endorses Cruz for President
HOUSTON, Texas
- Presidential candidate Ted Cruz today announced the endorsement of
Michael Tait, lead singer for the Newsboys, a nationally acclaimed
Christian pop/rock band.
Tait praised Cruz to Fox News
columnist Todd Starnes and in a video
last week. “People of faith should vote for a man they believe in, a
man they feel can do the job, not falter, not say one thing before the
election and do another whole thing after the election, a man that
stands his ground, keeps his word, protects our freedom — that’s who
you should vote for,” Tait said. “I saw him, his family, the way he
talked to people in person. I saw his drive, his hunger for solid
principles, solid ideas going forward in our country that, even as an
African-American, if you want to get really technical about it, I
support 100 percent.”
Tait, a graduate of Liberty University, launched a successful career in
contemporary Christian music, forming DC Talk in 1988 and ultimately
winning four Grammys. He was announced as the Newsboys’ lead singer in
2009.
“I have enjoyed getting to know the Newsboys and am thrilled to have
Michael’s support," said Cruz. “Michael Tait is a powerful voice for
the gospel, encouraging Christians to live their faith with joy and
courage. Together, as people of faith rise up against the Washington
cartel, we will reignite the promise of America.”
In August, the Newsboys performed at Cruz’s Rally for Religious
Liberty
in Des Moines Iowa, the largest Iowa campaign event of the 2016
election cycle up until that date. Their new hit single “Guilty”
highlights the religious liberty crisis in America, which Cruz has made
a foundation of his campaign and is the top issue for Americans of
faith. The song begins -
“When did it become breaking a rule
To say Your name out loud in school
When Your name’s the only that sets us free?”
*Titles and affiliations of Tait are provided for identification purposes only.
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