PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty ImagesTed Cruz, the first-term senator from Texas, officially confirmed his run for president on Monday morning in front of thousands of students at Liberty University. He is the first person to announce his candidacy, but we're crossing our fingers that Britney Spears will be announcing her plans to run any day now. #OopsIVotedAgain
"I believe in you. I believe in the power of millions of courageous conservatives rising up to re-ignite the promise of America. Today, I am announcing that I am running for president of the United States," he said during his announcement. "It is a time for truth, it is a time for liberty, it is a time to reclaim the constitution of the United States."
It's also time for Twitter to write up your campaign slogans for you, Mr. Cruz. Feel free to choose any of the below:
#TedCruzCampaignSlogans
RIP Science (1601-2017)
? JRehling (@JRehling) March 23, 2015The only thing we have to fear is this list of things you can find on my campaign website. #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Crutnacker (@Crutnacker) March 23, 2015Like Sarah Palin's annoying younger brother #TedCruzCampaignSlogans pic.twitter.com/eaRnSs4ZMZ
? Blue DuPage (@BlueDuPage) March 23, 2015#TedCruzCampaignSlogans Love corporate polluters. Hate the fact that you have healthcare. Once shut the US government down just because.
? The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) March 23, 2015Your Racist Uncle's Favorite Candidate #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Jill Biden - SLOTUS (@JillBidenVeep) March 23, 2015For A Whiter Tomorrow
#TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Flex Luthor (@Ina_Garden) March 23, 2015"Sometimes you need to take a step back in order to take... Nevermind, that's it." #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Chris the Brain (@christhebrain) March 23, 2015I am the guy who shut down the government! Now please elect me to run the government! What could go wrong?
#TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Greg Woods (@diygreg) March 23, 2015#TedCruzCampaignSlogans
Starting where Mussolini Left Off!
? Jon Hartmann (@jonhartmannjazz) March 23, 2015"Read my lips, NO MORE SCIENCE!" #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? blah blah blah (@JCPiercelive) March 23, 2015"I'm not a scientist" #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Texas Democrats (@TXDemParty) March 23, 2015"I'm So Anti-Immigration That If I'm Elected I'll Deport Myself" #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Ken Shadford (@kenshadford) March 23, 2015I will not stop until every single American doesn't have access to affordable healthcare. #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Johnny Todd (@JohnnyTodd) March 23, 2015Why trust a scientist when you can make something up? #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Sarah Tuttle (@niais) March 23, 2015Because the son of an illegal immigrant can hate illegal immigrants harder than you can!! #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Kate Buh-bye, GOP! (@LeftsideAnnie) March 23, 2015A vote for Ted in the primaries... is a vote for Hillary in the general. #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Bob Witeck (@Bob_Witeck) March 23, 2015Take off, Hosers! #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Chris Regan (@ChrisRRegan) March 23, 2015Thanks Sarah, I'll take the crazy train from here #TedCruzCampaignSlogans pic.twitter.com/5IjslQjDGY
? Leah DiMarco (@Baggerfreezone) March 23, 2015#TedCruzCampaignSlogans: "I'll drag this country right into the 1950s"
? Barracks O'Bama (@P0TUS) March 23, 2015"White Republicans don't need birth certificates!" #TedCruzCampaignSlogans #GOP
? Scott Wooledge (@Clarknt67) March 23, 2015It Rubs The Lotion On Its Skin #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Frank Conniff (@FrankConniff) March 23, 2015#TedCruzCampaignSlogans "Not only will I regulate your uterus but I'll recite Dr Seuss while I'm doing it".
? TruthCasterTV (@TruthCastersTV) March 23, 2015#TedCruzCampaignSlogans My dad's Cuban, I'm Canadian, Vote For Me Because Jesus.
? Steve Crandall (@JayandSteve) March 23, 2015Because, someone has to bring on the Apocalypse. #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Davon Magwood (@davonmagwood) March 23, 2015An ocean in every house and a probe in every woman. #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Crutnacker (@Crutnacker) March 23, 2015Unemployment down, stocks up, fewer uninsured? Time for a change. #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? Carol Fitzpatrick (@crl_fitzpatrick) March 23, 2015I'll make sure your tax dollars go towards war, not healthcare. #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? RagingTeabagger (@RagingTeabagger) March 23, 2015No Straight White Male Left Behind
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? Charles Clymer (@cmclymer) March 23, 2015I Was Born....Near the USA #TedCruzCampaignSlogans
? esd2000 (@esd2000) March 23, 2015You can watch Ted Cruz's campaign video below, where he tells the story of his upbringing and pushes for "real conservative change" over footage of cherished national landmarks and jets flying overhead.
Also, was it just us or were you instantly reminded of the Sweetums ad from Parks and Rec while Cruz him introduce his family?
If you can't beat 'em, Cruz 'em!