9 Things to Know About Presidential Hopeful Ted Cruz

Cruz's father, Rafael, is an evangelical pastor who was born in Cuba and fought in the revolution, escaping to Texas in 1957. When Cruz announced his presidential bid, he talked about how his father's escape from Cuba taught him about the power of Christianity. Meanwhile, his father has made headlines of his own in the past, unafraid to make controversial comments. In May 2014, he gave some voting advice to Christians, saying, "Let me shock you a little bit. Did you know that the Bible tells you exactly who to vote for?"