Ted Cruz got his fill of pie and handshakes Friday night after swinging through southern Indiana on a campaign stop at a favorite Evansville eatery, the Pie Pan restaurant.
Approximately 1,000 people turned out to meet the Republican presidential candidate during his second visit to town after a Sunday rally at Old National Events Plaza.
The Texas senator arrived at the northern location of the local Pie Pan chain with his Secret Service detail, but was not accompanied by running mate, Carly Fiorina or wife, Heidi.
A panful of supporters eager to meet the Tea Party darling waited in a line that wrapped around the establishment, ready to get their fill of both food and politician. Cruz remained at the restaurant until he had shaken the hand of every person who was in line. A local reporter later confirmed Cruz tried the strawberry pie.
It’s 7:15 and Sen. Ted Cruz is leaving after shaking every last hand. pic.twitter.com/Ps4jvJQbGP
— Randy Moore (@Randy14News) April 30, 2016
It was an evening of celebration for Cruz after snagging an endorsement from Indiana Gov. Mike Pence hours earlier. The Texas senator had a difficult week after getting panned by former House Speaker John Boehner on Thursday, which Cruz turned around and said was actually a compliment of his character.
Despite being unable to get to 1,237 delegates before the July convention due to multiple losses in Tuesday’s primaries, Cruz has continued to campaign throughout the Hoosier State, hoping to take a bite out of GOP front-runner Donald Trump’s chances of hitting the majority threshold.
Indiana will hold its Republican primary Tuesday, May 3.
