T.W. Shannon — seen here with his family — has garnered strong support from Ted Cruz, Mike Lee and Sarah Palin in his quest for the U.S. Senate seat in Oklahoma; he is shown here with his family. (T.W. Shannon)
Senator Ted Cruz shares a story about his children to audience at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas, Thursday, April 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Valley Morning Star, David Pike)
Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. listens to Senator Ted Cruz’s speech to supporters at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, (AP Photo/Valley Morning Star, David Pike) (AP Photo/Valley Morning Star/David Pike)
Senator Ted Cruz addresses the crowd at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas, Thursday, April 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Valley Morning Star, David Pike)
** FILE ** Sen. Ted Cruz addresses the crowd at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas, Thursday, April 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Valley Morning Star/David Pike)