24 Richland County clergy endorse Ted Cruz for 2016 presidential primary

MANSFIELD – Twenty-four pastors in Richland County endorsed Texas Senator Ted Cruz as their choice as president, days before Ohio’s primary election.

Amie Mutti, Richland County chairperson for the Cruz Grassroots Effort, said the endorsement was part of a larger campaign in which clergymen from across the county wrote a letter citing Cruz’ accomplishments in protecting religious freedoms.

“Ted Cruz’s record as an outsider to Washington politics and his conviction of limited government found in the U.S. Constitution resonates with both families and the faith community,” Mutti said. “Judging by the debates and media reports on the candidates’ records, ethics and morality will play a big part in choosing the winner of Ohio’s primary.”

Items noted in the clergy letter highlighted Cruz’s legal experience winning several cases at the Supreme Court and federal court levels, including his defense of the Ten Commandments and a moment of silence for Texas students.

The clergy letter also mentioned that Ted Cruz galvanized national support for Houston pastors who had been subpoenaed by the City of Houston and forced to turn in their sermons for their opposition to legislation opposing gender identity restrooms.

“People are disenchanted over the crude behavior by some of the candidates in the presidential race and rightfully so,” the Rev. James Spencer said.  “A number of pastors in Richland County believe that because Sen. Ted Cruz has a proven track record of protecting faith, family, and freedom, he is the best candidate for the job.”

The Bottom Line:

The Bible says in Exodus 18, “Look for able men from all the people, men who fear GOD, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.”