Senate candidate Ted Cruz looks to tea party base
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If U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz was hoping Monday's Tea Party Express event could give him a big boost against Republican opponent David Dewhurst, it likely fell short — at least regarding turnout. Back in 2009, the tea party movement had huge momentum, and a September weekday Tea Party Express bus stop rally grew so large it jammed traffic in North Dallas. On Monday, the Tea Party Express crowd was much smaller, leaving Cruz to hope that those not coming out will show up to vote for him in the Republican primary.
