NewsMarch 12, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz makes a campaign stop at Academic Hall Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.
Laura Simon and Fred Lynch
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz  speaks inside the Academic Hall auditorium during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz speaks inside the Academic Hall auditorium during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The line advances outside Academic Hall before the Ted Cruz rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The line advances outside Academic Hall before the Ted Cruz rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
People wait outside Academic Hall before the Ted Cruz rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com People wait outside Academic Hall before the Ted Cruz rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
A Ted Cruz supporter joins the line outside Academic Hall for the rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A Ted Cruz supporter joins the line outside Academic Hall for the rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Campaign buttons for Ted Cruz are sold before the rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Campaign buttons for Ted Cruz are sold before the rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Terry Bryeans buys a Ted Cruz shirt from Dina Spies before the rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Terry Bryeans buys a Ted Cruz shirt from Dina Spies before the rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
A vendor sells bumper stickers before the Ted Cruz rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A vendor sells bumper stickers before the Ted Cruz rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
People wait outside Academic Hall before the Ted Cruz rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com People wait outside Academic Hall before the Ted Cruz rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People fill Academic Hall to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People fill Academic Hall to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A protestor speaks to a Ted Cruz supporter during the Republican Presidential Candidate's campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A protestor speaks to a Ted Cruz supporter during the Republican Presidential Candidate's campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
A photo is taken before Ted Cruz arrives at a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A photo is taken before Ted Cruz arrives at a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
David Limbaugh, conservative political commentator and author, speaks at the Ted Cruz rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com David Limbaugh, conservative political commentator and author, speaks at the Ted Cruz rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People fill Academic Hall to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People fill Academic Hall to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz waves to the crowd inside Academic Hall auditorium during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz waves to the crowd inside Academic Hall auditorium during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People fill Academic Hall to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People fill Academic Hall to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People fill Academic Hall to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People fill Academic Hall to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People fill Academic Hall to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People fill Academic Hall to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, left, speaks at a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, left, speaks at a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The audience listens to Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz at a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The audience listens to Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz at a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks at a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks at a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Lucas Robins, left, and Tom Cook show off their t-shirts during Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz's campaign stop at Academic Hall in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Lucas Robins, left, and Tom Cook show off their t-shirts during Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz's campaign stop at Academic Hall in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The audience listens to Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz at a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The audience listens to Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz at a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, left, speaks at a news conference as David Limbaugh listens after a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, left, speaks at a news conference as David Limbaugh listens after a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, left, speaks at a news conference as David Limbaugh listens after a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, left, speaks at a news conference as David Limbaugh listens after a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks at a news conference as David Limbaugh listens after a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks at a news conference as David Limbaugh listens after a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, left, speaks at a news conference after a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, left, speaks at a news conference after a rally Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Protestors stand outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Protestors stand outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People line the sidewalks outside Academic Hall for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Protestors and Bernie Sanders supporters setup outside Academic Hall as people line the sidewalks for a chance to listen to Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz during his campaign stop in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, March 12, 2016.
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Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz makes a campaign stop at Academic Hall Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.

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