POLITICSTed Cruz: A look at his political careerUSA TODAYSenator Ted Cruz (R-TX) talking to media on Feb 13, 2021 as the Senate debates allowing witnesses as the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump continues at the Capitol. Trump faces a single article of impeachment charging him with 'high crimes and misdemeanors for inciting a mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Jack Gruber, USA TODAYSen. Ted Cruz (R, Texas) listens to Sen. Tom Tillis (R, N.C.) question Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill on Oct. 14, 2020 during the third day of confirmation hearings for a seat on the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.Hannah Gaber, USA TODAYSenator Ted Cruz (R-TX) questions Attorney General William Barr during testimony before the House Judiciary Committee hearing about special counsel Robert Mueller’s report and his handling of the investigation on May 1, 2019.Jack Gruber, USA TODAYRanking member of the Senate subcommittee on aviation and space Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-Arizona) along with Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Chairman Roger Wicker (R- Mississippi) listening to Daniel Elwell, acting FAA Administrator, Robert Sumwalt, Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board, Calvin Scovel, Inspector General, Department of Transportation, before the Senate subcommittee on aviation and space on the recent crashes of the 737 Max 8 airplanes on March 27, 2019.Jack Gruber, USA TODAYPaul Hiepler, a student at Abilene Christian University and a shooting guard on the Wildcats' basketball team, asks U.S. Senator Ted Cruz to sign his shoes for him Thursday August 30, 2018. Cruz held his first Abilene campaign event for the November election at Betty Rose's Little Brisket on Catclaw Dr.Ronald W. Erdrich, Abilene Reporter-NewsCruz speaks with commentator Mark Levin during a discussion of the Constitution during the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 23, 2017.Mike Theiler, AFP/Getty ImagesSupreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch meets with Cruz on Feb. 2, 2017, on Capitol Hill.J. Scott Applewhite, APCruz arrives for Trump's inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2017.Saul Loeb, Pool/European Pressphoto AgencyCruz and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., participate in a news conference about military assistance to Israel at the Capitol on Sept. 20, 2016.Chip Somodevilla, Getty ImagesCruz delivers his speech without endorsing Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on July 20, 2016.Kelly Jordan, USA TODAYCruz speaks to the media as he returns to his office at the Capitol on May 10, 2016.Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesCruz speaks alongside his wife, Heidi, as he drops out of the race on May 3, 2016, in Indianapolis.Darron Cummings, APCruz makes a campaign stop at the Bravo Cafe on May 2, 2016, in Osceola, Ind.Joe Raedle, Getty ImagesCruz announces he has chosen Carly Fiorina as his running mate during a rally in Indianapolis on April 27, 2016.Michael Conroy, APCruz speaks with reporters during a visit to the Republican National Committee spring meeting at the Diplomat Resort on April 20, 2016 in Hollywood, Fla.Joe Raedle, Getty ImagesCruz plays a game of Foosball before a campaign rally on April 15, 2016, in Syracuse, N.Y.Mel Evans, APCruz speaks at a campaign rally on April 11, 2016. in Irvine, Calif.David McNew, Getty ImagesCruz laughs at a poster while speaking to guests at a town hall event on March 30, 2016, in Madison, Wis.Darren Hauck, Getty ImagesCruz meets with supporters at a rally on March 19, 2016, in Provo, Utah.John Locher, APCruz greets guests gathered for a campaign rally at Abbington Banquets on March 14, 2016, in Glen Ellyn, Ill.Scott Olson, Getty ImagesCruz speaks during a campaign stop in Florence, Miss., on March 7, 2016.Rogelio V. Solis, APCruz celebrates at a Super Tuesday watch party at the Redneck Country Club on March 1, 2016 in Stafford, Texas.Erich Schlegel, Getty ImagesPresidential hopeful Ted Cruz speaks during a presidential forum at the NRB International Christian Media Convention at the Opryland Hotel on Feb 26, 2016 in Nashville.Larry McCormack, The TennesseanCruz carries his daughter Catherine, 4, as he arrives for a South Carolina primary night rally at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, S.C., on Feb. 20, 2016.Andrew Harnik, APCruz greets supporters on New Hampshire primary night on Feb. 9, 2016, in Hollis, N.H.Robert F. Bukaty, APCruz speaks during his caucus night watch party inside the Elwell Family Food Center at the fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, on Feb. 1, 2016.Brian Powers, The Des Moines RegisterCruz speaks with members of the media on Jan. 12, 2016, after a campaign stop at Granite State Indoor Range in Hudson, N.H.Matt Rourke, APCruz campaigns at Penny's Diner in Missouri Valley, Iowa, on Jan. 4, 2016.Nati Harnik, APCruz tops to answer a question from members of the media following a news conference with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, about the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the U.S., during a news conference on Capitol Hill on Dec. 8, 2015.APCruz addresses the Sunshine Summit in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 13, 2015.Octavio Jones, The Tampa Bay Times Via APCruz addresses supporters at Kalamazoo Wings stadium on Oct. 5, 2015, in Kalamazoo, Mich.Carlos Osorio, APCruz speaks alongside Carly Fiorina in the GOP debate hosted by Fox Business and The Wall Street Journal on Nov. 10, 2015 in Milwaukee.Joshua Lott, AFP/Getty ImagesCruz talks about the mainstream media during the CNBC Republican presidential debate at the University of Colorado on Oct. 28, 2015, in Boulder, Colo.APCruz speaks during a campaign stop on Oct. 12, 2015, in Rockwell City, Iowa.Charlie Neibergall, APCruz, alongside Marco Rubio and Ben Carson, takes part in the presidential debate at the Reagan library on Sept. 16, 2015, in Simi Valley, Calif.Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesDonald Trump and Cruz greet each other on stage during a rally organized by Tea Party Patriots on Capitol Hill on Sept. 9, 2015, to oppose the Iran nuclear agreement.Carolyn Kaster, APCruz helps cook pork at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 21, 2015, in Des Moines.Paul Sancya, APCruz speaks during the prime-time Republican presidential debate on Aug. 6, 2015, at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesTed Cruz addresses a group of supporters in Olive Branch, Miss., on Aug. 11, 2015.Stan Carroll, APCruz speaks on Capitol Hill on July 29, 2015, during a hearing on the impacts of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on U.S. Interests and the Military Balance in the Middle East.Andrew Harnik, APCruz signs his book, "A Time for Truth: Reigniting the Promise of America," for supporters in Woodstock, Ga., on July 3, 2015.Erik S. Lesser, European Pressphoto AgencyCruz gives a thumbs-up to a supporter after shooting at CrossRoads Shooting Sports on June 20, 2015, in Johnston, Iowa.Charlie Neibergall, APCruz talks about border security during a news conference near the U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector headquarters on June 9, 2015, in Edinburg, Texas.Nathan Lambrecht, APCruz speaks to supporters at the Londonderry Fish and Game club in Litchfield, N.H., on April 19, 2015.Mary Schwalm, APCruz formally launches his presidential bid at the Vines Center at Liberty University on March 23, 2015.H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAYCruz waves alongside wife Heidi and daughters Catherine, left, and Caroline after announcing his intention to run for president on March 23, 2015, at Liberty University.H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAYCruz speaks with area business leaders during a Politics and Eggs breakfast on March 16, 2015, in Manchester, N.H.Jim Cole, APA woman piles up stickers in support of Cruz during the 42nd annual Conservative Political Action Conference on Feb. 26, 2015, in National Harbor, Md.Alex Wong, Getty ImagesCruz, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick hold a joint press conference on Feb. 18, 2015, in Austin, Texas, to address a district court decision on the lawsuit filed by a Texas-led coalition of 26 states challenging President Obama's executive action on immigration.Erich Schlegel, Getty ImagesCruz takes the elevator after leaving the Senate chamber on Jan. 29, 2015, following the Keystone XL pipeline vote.Jacquelyn Martin, APCruz speaks during the Nov. 4, 2014, victory party for Texas Republican Greg Abbott, who won the governor's race, in Austin.Erich Schlegel, Getty ImagesCruz speaks at the Sept. 26, 2014, Values Voter Summit in Washington.Manuel Balce Ceneta, APCruz addresses delegates at the Texas GOP Convention in Fort Worth on June 6, 2014.Rex C. Curry, APCruz, left, shakes hands while campaigning in Omaha, Neb., on May 9, 2014, on behalf of Nebraska Republican Pete Ricketts in the governor's race.Nati Harnik, APCruz speaks at the Conservative Political Action Committee annual conference on March 6, 2014, at National Harbor, Md.Susan Walsh, APA coloring book produced by Really Big Coloring Books Inc. features Cruz on Dec. 12, 2013.APCruz walks through tall grass during an Oct. 26, 2013, pheasant hunt hosted by Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, in Akron.Nati Harnik, APCruz speaks to reporters about a budget compromise on Oct.16, 2013, in Washington.Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty ImagesCruz speaks at a rally in front of the World War II Memorial on Oct. 13, 2013, in Washington as Senate leaders search for a deal to end the partial government shutdown and avert a federal default.Alex Brandon, APCruz speaks during the "Exempt America from Obamacare" rally on Sept. 10, 2013, on Capitol Hill in Washington.Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesCruz greets former Alaska governor Sarah Palin after introducing her at the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Md., on March 16, 2013.Carolyn Kaster, APCruz makes a campaign stop in Amarillo, Texas, on July 19, 2012, as he prepared for a July 31 Senate primary runoff election.Michael Norris, The Amarillo Globe News, Via APTed Cruz, then the Texas solicitor general, and Don. R. Willett, then the deputy state attorney general for legal counsel, leave the federal courthouse after a pre-trial hearing on Dec. 9, 2003, in Austin.Harry Cabluck, AP