Even though the Tea Party wing of the Republican Party of Texas disposed of Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst in the May 27th Primary Runoff Election, they're probably all dismayed that they, too, couldn't primary House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (VA-07) out of office. But never fear, Texas Tea Partiers have kept themselves occupied with the 2014 Republican State Convention, which ended Saturday.
We're still waiting for the Republican Party of Texas to post their 2014 platform; meanwhile, Battleground Texas has provided a helpful info-graphic that highlights some of what we know is in there:
Well, since Texas is now a battleground state, it's helpful of the Texas GOP to let voters know exactly where they stand and how much they hate so many Texans.
Contribute to Battleground Texas' efforts to elect Texas Democrats, including Wendy Davis and Leticia Van de Putte, here.
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