12 Reasons Ted Cruz Is a Strong GOP 2016 Candidate

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz announced on Monday that he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, making him the first major candidate to officially toss his hat in the ring.

While the election is still a long way off, there are several compelling reasons why Cruz should be considered a strong GOP presidential candidate for 2016.

1. He is off to an early start. Cruz is expected to start his campaign immediately rather than launch an exploratory committee as many potential candidates often do.

2. He has strong Tea Party support. Amy Kremer, former head of the Tea Party Express, told The As