Some of the excitement that led voters to support tea party candidates subsided after those candidates achieved success.
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaking to Tea Party Express supporters at a May 2012 rally in Austin.
From KERA:
In past elections, Texas’ tea party groups have played a visible role, generating grassroots enthusiasm among Republicans who want less government and lower taxes. But this year, especially compared with Democratic activists, tea partyers are playing a less conspicuous role.
Consider how different it was six years ago, when Ted Cruz began his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
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