Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on launching presidential campaign

Cruz became the first major candidate to jump into the 2016 presidential race. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he wants to be president and his chances to win.

[patricklindsay]

I'd never heard of Cruz before just a few days ago, but I'm more and more impressed each time I see/hear him. ~Common sense libertarian

[murmaider]

nice try CBS. This isn't Rick Perry, you can't fool Cruz.

[truth]

I'm starting to like this guy ...

[Greg-fzmi]

He absolutely has what it takes and barring something crazy he may say or do I think he's the #1 contender. He has my vote... So far.

[FlameBlazing]

God praise you dear Sir for admitting the truth. We Kurds have been your biggest ally through out history and all you have done in return was betraying our trust. We have high hopes in you Mr. Cruz and long live the republicans.

[YManCyberDude]

Ted's the smartest guy in almost any room . . . .   This studio is no exception . . . .

[perfectsense]

Ted Cruz is a breath of fresh air. The majority of Americans have never had the opportunity to vote for a conservative. THIS IS OUR CHANCE PEOPLE. Everyone who listens to what he has to say cannot help but agree with it. Let's take our country back, back to the principles that made it great in the first place! More power in the people, less in the hands of government. All can relate to that and want that.

[TheNinjaPicker]

I cant wait for the hard hitting interview with Hillary when they ask her what she does when she spends time with her grandkid.

[ezbless]

Impressive!  He will electrify the people! 

[adamthestimator]

What a breath of fresh air...
I love how he didn't do the politician thing and not answer their question [but instead use the opportunity to push your agenda]
and he didn't just...give the simple, twistable answer to their questions,
instead he gave comprehensive and compelling answers that not only answered the questions but gave reasons for his answer and proposed solutions for the issue.
Come on.
You've got to give it to him...

[The_Fat_Fury]

Love it. I'm hoping he wins, but I'll support anyone who desires to repeal the ACA.

[eadecamp]

The only reason my husband and I get ANY healthcare at all is because we're enrolled in the VA. Under Obamacare our combined insurance premiums would have quadrupled and would cost more than our mortgage payments. VA care is pretty basic, but the med center here in St Louis is awesome. 

[Handsomeanthony]

I'm not much for politics, but this man's got my attention. I like where his head is at. And he just strikes me as an honest, likable guy.

[BOHICA_]

His one sentence reason at the end of this video sums up the integrity in him. Some people don't like him because he is rubbing the wrong way the established political machinery in Washington DC. He's definitely a principled man who we need more of in BOTH political parties. 

[smilingdog]

I _love_ the fact that we could have the first Cuban-Canadian as President. Just shows how diverse and ethnically inclusive we are.

[GregMunck]

He said "common sense" three times within a minute and he pointed out twice that they were asking "political" questions rather than questions about solving the actual serious problem.

Not bad.

[Dylankobe]

The Ted Cruz punch line - Common Scene

[randypacchioli]

Mr. Cruz would make a great president !!

[alexchejlyk]

Scary, total dis-information about healthcare. How can anyone believe he could help this country?

[dustincochrane]

Ted Cruz is going to be our next president 2016