Ted Cruz Invited to Speak in NH

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), said to be eyeing a run for president in 2016, has been invited to speak in New Hampshire at Cornerstone Action's annual dinner.

Ashley Pratte, executive director of Cornerstone Action, said Friday that she has been in contact with Cruz's scheduler, and he is "very interested" in attending. She expects to know within the next two weeks whether Cruz will be able to make it to the dinner.

Cornerstone's dinner will be held in late October or early November, Pratte said. Texas Gov. Rick Perry was the keynote speaker at last year's dinner. Video of Perry's speech went viral, with some accusing him of being drunk or on drugs, a claim he denied.

So far this year, potential GOP presidential candidates Bobby Jindal and Rand Paul have visited New Hampshire. Jon Huntsman also made a brief stop in Portsmouth in February, but said he was just stopping by to see some friends who helped with his 2012 campaign.