Ted Cruz to Keynote Silver Elephant Celebration

The South Carolina Republican Party announced on Thursday that Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will be the keynote speaker at its 46th annual Silver Elephant Celebration on May 3. 

The night's program will feature a tribute to former SC Sen. Jim DeMint who resigned in December to head the Heritage Foundation.

The Silver Elephant Celebration is a South Carolina tradition celebrating the state’s vibrant Republican Party, with past speakers including: Ronald Reagan, John McCain and Newt Gingrich. Marco Rubio spoke last year.

“The Silver Elephant Celebration has a storied tradition of bringing the brightest stars in the GOP to South Carolina – many of whom have run for national office. Reflecting on that tradition, we felt that Senator Ted Cruz was a compelling choice. With a commitment to less government and more freedom, he is clearly a Jim DeMint brand of Republican. In only a short time we have seen Senator Cruz lead on issues ranging from the deficit to gun rights to efforts to repeal Obamacare and with his diverse background, intrepid work ethic and unparalleled intellect, Senator Cruz is exactly the type of leader we need in Washington. As we honor Senator DeMint and his service to South Carolina, we will be privileged to hear from Senator Cruzas he carries on the work Senator DeMint started,” said Chad Connelly, chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party.

Cruz was elected in 2012 with the help of the DeMint-affiliated Senate Conservatives Fund and has quickly emerged as a leading voice in the conservative movement.

Event Information:
2013 Silver Elephant Celebration with keynote by Sen. Ted Cruz Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Cantey Building, South Carolina State Fairgrounds
1200 Rosewood Drive
Columbia, SC 29201

Tickets may be purchased at:
http://cruz2013.eventbrite.com

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