President-elect Donald Trump is beginning to make decisions about who he wants to see in high level positions, and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has been in the discussion.
Cruz met with Trump earlier this week at Trump Tower in New York City.
Cruz was reportedly being considered for the position of Attorney General, but that nomination has gone to Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions.
There has also been speculation that Cruz could be nominated for the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump has said he plans to nominate a conservative for the open seat, although Cruz is not on the list of 21 names the President-elect released during his campaign.
During a speech in Washington, Cruz was asked if he would be interested.
"What I will say is that history is long and can take unexpected paths. I think it is absolutely vital that that seat and every other seat that comes vacant on the court be filled by principled Constitutionalists who will be faithful to the law and will check their own policy preferences at the door and simply honor their oath," Cruz said.
Republican strategist Mark McKinnon profiled the entire campaign in a weekly documentary. He thinks it is possible Cruz gets the nod, despite his history with the President-elect. Cruz announced his support for Trump very late in the campaign after a bitter primary battle between the two.
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"It is classic Cruz. I mean, after all the gyrations, at the last minute, he went and kissed the ring, right, so he is back in," said McKinnon.
McKinnon, who worked on President George W. Bush's campaign, thinks there is a very good chance a Texan will end up in a high position.
"Michael McCaul, for example, my Congressman, is being talked about as Homeland Security chief, which I think would be great," added McKinnon.
McCaul, who represents Austin, chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security.
