- Sen. Ted Cruz
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Press Release from Cruz for President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Rick
Tyler |
News Release | Catherine
Frazier |
February 21, 2016 |
California Republican Assembly Endorses Ted Cruz for President
HOUSTON, Texas
– The California Republican Assembly (CRA) formally endorsed Ted Cruz
for President during its statewide convention today in Orange County.
Cruz was endorsed by the required two-thirds of voting delegates during
the first round of voting, an impressive and rare accomplishment. This
is the first time in 20 years that a first-round ballot has determined
the official endorsement. CRA President Tom Hudson said, "Senator Cruz
won the overwhelming first ballot endorsement because he is the proven,
consistent conservative."
The California Republican Assembly is California's oldest and largest
Republican volunteer organization. Hailed by Ronald Reagan as the
"conscience of the Republican party," the California Republican
Assembly is one of the oldest and most prestigious conservative
institutions in California.
"Cruz is a hero to the conservative movement and he's right in line
with what we need in California and nationwide," said Hudson. "The
conscience of the Republican Party has spoken."
Michael Schroeder, former California Republican Assembly President and
Cruz for President California Co-Chair and Political Director said,
"Particularly given the recent passing of conservative icon Justice
Antonin Scalia, our choice today was an easy one. Everyone trusts Ted
Cruz to appoint Justice Scalia's successor."
The previously announced Cruz California
leadership team
consists of 118 California leaders chaired by Ron Nehring. Former
California Republican Party Chairman Michael Schroeder and former
California legislator Ray Haynes serve as California Co-Chairs. The
campaign also announced the endorsements of Congressmen Dana
Rohrabacher and Tom McClintock, Assemblymembers Shannon Grove of
Bakersfield and Matthew Harper of Orange County together with former
Chapman University Law School Dean John C. Eastman. Los Angeles
investor Dan Palmer serves as California state co-chair.
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