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Friday, August 03, 2012

Tea Party Momentum Steams Ahead With Texas Senate Upset

The Tea Party has no leader, no hierarchy and no national fundraising network, yet the insurgent political movement born of frustration at government spending has bolstered its clout -- and its potential for aggravation -- in the Republican Party with the nomination of U.S. Senate candidate and political newcomer Ted Cruz in Texas.

Emboldened by Cruz’s July 31 victory over Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst in a primary runoff to replace retiring U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Tea Party supporters say their voice is stronger and the movement is better prepared to influence party policy.

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