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The child was born on December 22, 1970, in Calgary, Canada, but is considered a naturalized US citizen because his mother was an American citizen.
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Cruz is an active part of the Republican Party and is known for his skepticism about politics.
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He was a national celebrity for his involvement as a leader in the Tea Party movement and his opposition to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
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Cruz's son is a graduate of Harvard Law School and was a former clerk to Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist.
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In 2016 he ran for the Republican presidential nomination in the United States but was ultimately defeated by Donald Trump.
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Cruz is well known for his stances on issues that include limits on the power of the federal government, the right to bear arms, and freedom of religion.
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He is a vocal supporter of conservative judges and judges advocating the original ideas of the Constitution.
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Cruz is known for his debating abilities and has been involved in debates with high-profile participants on topics related to immigration issues as well as foreign affairs.
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Throughout his life in politics, Ted Cruz remained controversial in American politics, garnering strong support as well as intense criticism of his views and strategies.
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