ted cruz has made it official at least on twitter. at midnight the senator from texas tweeted i'm running for president and i hope to earn your support along with this video. >> it's a time for truth. a time to rise to the challenge, just as americans have always done. i believe in america and her people and i believe we can stand up and restore our promise. it's going to take a new generation. of courageous conservatives to help make america great again and i'm ready to stand with you to lead the fight. >> last night the associated press shot photos of his family trying out the liberty university stage where he will speak today. becoming the first major candidate to announce a run for 2016. cruz decided to jump the rest of the field and he has a lot of work to do. the latest wall street journal poll shows nearly as many