AdvertisementTed Cruz: 'The New Voice' Of The GOP?June 02, 2013David WelnafacebookEmailSen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, accompanied by Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., speaks during a news conference with Tea Party leaders on May 16. Bachmann, chairwoman of the Tea Party Caucus, announced this week she won't seek re-election. Meanwhile, Cruz's fortunes continue to soar. (AP)