Three years out from Election Day 2016, there is already a lot of talk about whose stock is rising in the presidential race. For Republicans, the response is almost automatic: Rand Paul and Ted Cruz, two stand-out freshmen senators who both have the support of the Tea Party.

“Either one of them would be an incredible leader,” said Tea Party Express Chairwoman Amy Kremer. “They’re both Team America, and that’s what team I’m on and this movement’s on.”