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Conservative Groups Unite to Harness Political Power

Nationally, the Tea Party may have lost some strength since its rise four years ago. But in Texas, one large Tea Party organization has joined forces with other conservative groups to try to become the dominant voice in Texas Republican politics.

By Shelley Kofler, KERA News
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A Tea Party rally at the Texas Capitol on Jan. 16, 2009.
Credit: Bob Daemmrich

Nationally, the Tea Party may have lost some strength since its rise four years ago. But in Texas, one large Tea Party organization has joined forces with other conservative groups to try to become the dominant voice in Texas Republican politics. Read the full story at KERA News

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