Ted Cruz gets support of well-loved black evangelical leader who cites his 'authentic faith in Jesus Christ' U.S. Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks at a campaign stop in Johnston, Iowa, on Dec. 4, 2015. (Reuters) Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has just won over another prominent evangelical leader. This time, the Texas senator received the endorsement of one of Virginia's most well-loved African-American pastors-Bishop. E.W. Jackson of Fall Church.Jackson raved about Cruz's "authentic faith in Jesus Christ" and has committed to back him up in his quest for the White House."It is absolutely essential and urgent that we elect...