Despite friction with some, Cruz has allies in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Ted Cruz's rivals like to say he doesn't have any friends in Washington. That's not true. Despite a distinct lack of support from Senate colleagues — not one single endorsement — the Republican presidential candidate and freshman Texas senator has a small but loyal group of supporters in the House who are flying to rallies, meeting with voters and trying to convince the electorate that he's not such a bad guy.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Ted Cruz's rivals like to say he doesn't have any friends in Washington. That's not true. Despite a distinct lack of support from Senate colleagues — not one single endorsement — the Republican presidential candidate and freshman Texas senator has a small but loyal group of supporters in the House who are flying to rallies, meeting with voters and trying to convince the electorate that he's not such a bad guy.…