Posted on 02/05/2016 11:12:08 AM PST by GodGunsGuts
Singer-songwriter Michael Tait, the frontman for the Christian pop-rock band Newsboys, has officially endorsed Texas Sen. Ted Cruz for president, citing the GOP hopeful's principles, saying that, as an African-American, he supports him "100 percent."
Image source: YouTube/Newsboys
Tait, who is an alumnus of Liberty University, told Fox News columnist Todd Starnes that when he saw the senator launch his campaign from the university in March of last year, that he saw Cruz's "drive" and 'hunger" for "solid principles."
"I saw him, his family, the way he talked to people in person. I saw his drive, his hunger for solid principles, solid ideas going forward in our country that, even as an African-American, if you want to get really technical about it, I support 100 percent," Tait told Starnes.
The "We Believe" singer said he has been following Cruz "for a while," adding that Cruz's message is one he's "used to" and one he "believes in." Tait also seemingly took an indirect shot at Republican candidate Donald Trump by saying that he believes it is Cruz's leadership that is "going to make this country great again."
Tait went on to share some advice for fellow Christians who will be entering the voting booth.
"People of faith should vote for a man they believe in," Tait said. "A man they feel can do the job, not falter, not say one thing before the election and do another whole thing after the election, a man that stands his ground, keeps his word, protects our freedom - that's who you should vote for."
Well, two states (Illinois and NH) judicial bodies have set precedent, and have proven you wrong.
Try another angle.
Excellent!
This may not sound like a big deal to those who are not part of the evangelical community, but to young evangelicals and their friends it is news that might help them consider their vote! My 16-year-old was VERY impressed. He just saw The Newsboys at the Rockin’ Worship Road Show which is a nationwide concert tour featuring several major Christian groups. The movies, “God is Not Dead” and the soon to be released, “God is Not Dead Two” feature the Newsboys. Cruz WON the young republican voting bloc in Iowa. Not every college age voter is blindly following Bernie!
[hope this gentleman has a large audience.]
Michael Tait and the Newsboys are in the top 5 Contemporary Christian Bands.
Amen to that!
I’d rather see him come out for Bernie.
If Hillary loses blacks, there goes her SC firewall.
>> The movies, “God is Not Dead†and the soon to be released, “God is Not Dead Two†feature the Newsboys.
We watched “God Is NOT Dead” a week or so ago. I thought that it was this same group (Newsboys) that played in the movie and endorsed Ted Cruz! Thanks for confirming.
Great movie, by the way.
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