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NORTH TEXAS (CBS 11 NEWS) Texas Senator Ted Cruz became the first candidate to declare hes running for President in 2016. He reached out to a coalition of Tea Party and religious conservatives at Liberty University, the nations largest Christian university.

The first term Senator told the crowd, I believe in the power of millions of courageous conservatives rising up to reignite the promise of America.

Cruz received loud applause when he said he stands unapologetically with Israel, wants to repeal President Obamas healthcare law, and champions school choice for every child.

The Senators supporters in North Texas eagerly greeted the announcement.

Katrina Pierson, a Garland Tea Party leader said, Senator Cruz goes out there, he gives a speech saying what you see is what you get, this is who I am, and I think thats pretty amazing.

While Cruz enjoys wide support in Texas, thats not the case nationally among Republicans.

Heath Cheek, a Dallas Republican, says he prefers a candidate who will appeal to both conservative and moderate Republicans. Thats why I think someone who appeals to both sides like Walker or Rubio is going to be the person who will win at the end of the day.

Democrats, like Shawn Stevens of Plano, blasted Cruzs candidacy, blaming him for shutting down the government in 2013. A decision he has to make is whether he wants to grand-stand or govern because frankly, up to this point, all hes done is grand-stand. He hasnt even worked with colleagues on his side of the aisle to actually govern.

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