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Ted Cruz - Republican

The rise of Ted Cruz, the only man left who could thwart Donald Trump bid to become the Republican candidate for the US presidency.

Senator Ted Cruz is probably the only man left who could thwart Donald Trump鈥檚 attempt to become the Republican candidate for president of the United States. Yet four years ago, he was virtually unknown. Mark Coles profiles the God-fearing, constitution-loving lawyer, speaking to friends, critics and former colleagues to find out what has fuelled his meteoric rise.

(Photo: Republican presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz. Credit: Bob Levey/Getty Image)

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Sat 19 Mar 2016 19:32GMT
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