Sen. Ted Cruz visits Hampton

Texas Senator Ted Cruz, a candidate in the Republican presidential primary race, visited Hampton on Saturday for a meet and greet with his supporters at Rustic Brew.
     Stopping at each table for personal conversations with supporters, the event eventually turned into an informal town hall style meeting as Cruz discussed his campaign and current political events from the middle of a circle of supporters.
     Known for his hard line political stands, Cruz not only spoke out against the actions of the opposing Democratic Party, but also the establishment leadership of his own party, criticizing them for not doing more to oppose their political counterparts.
     “That’s how you get an 18 trillion dollar debt, is when you have people that just roll over,” said Cruz.
     Read the full article in the September 30 edition of the Hampton Chronicle.