By Misha Euceph

“I wasn’t [a Ted Cruz] supporter before but I am now. I like what he said about getting rid of the common core. I don’t like common core. I’m studying to be a teacher. By expecting the kids to have the same knowledge, it’s asking too much. We should let teachers take control of their own curriculum.”

Payton Cannon is a young Iowa caucus-goer who intends to support Cruz at the Iowa City rally today.