The factor that did not contribute to the successful return of the Democratic Party to dominance in Texas politics is overwhelming African American party identification as Democrats. While many African Americans have historically identified with the Democratic Party, the party's dominance in Texas during certain periods was more significantly influenced by other factors such as white voter anxieties, criticism of Republican governance, and the sentiments of ex-Confederates.
Which of the following did not contribute to the successful return of the Democratic Party to dominance in Texas politics?
• appeal to white voters' anxieties about African American political and social equality
• criticism of the Republican legislature and governor for excessive taxation and spending
• overwhelming African American party identification as Democrats
• ex-Confederate voters and candidates for office who categorically rejected the Republican party as a tool of the North and federal government
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