Floyd said that working with the groups accomplishes her goals of “growing the Republican Party, electing conservative Republicans and growing the strength of the party,” though she was careful in describing what the party intends to do in working with the tea parties to elect more conservative members.

“What we mean by that is being ideologically in step with our platform of creating a small government and advancing individual liberty,” she said, insisting that partnering with the tea parties would not block support for more moderate candidates.

I guess when you go into politics you are issued ambidextrous lips.