Once viewed as a flash-in-the-pan rally of anti-government sentiment, the Tea Parties have taken political root, are spreading rapidly, and gaining strength. The question is can the GOP drink the tea too.
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Dem base told be afraid, be very afraid of a Tea Party congress
Democrats desperate to convince their base to show up at the polls in November have begun talking less about issues and more about the possibility of a “Tea Party Congress” next year.
Anger and intensity headed for the ballot box
Karl Rove says the grassroots are ready to satiate their anger by sending a message to Washington in November.
Nevada Race Tests Democratic Pros
Sharron Angle is benefiting from a wave of voter anger in this year’s midterm elections. Her Democratic opponent, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, believes he has a tool to weather the storm: a get-out-the-vote operation.
The Revolt of the Bourgeois tea party
Tea partiers are mad as heck, and they’re letting the world know — politely. The tea party’s detractors want to paint it as radical, when at bottom it represents the self-reliant, industrious heart of American life.
We’re in a pitchfork mood
We are at the end of our patience with being lied to, having our wealth redistributed, country invaded by illegals, states rights pre-empted, a Progressive Agenda shoved down our throats, our allies insulted and the citizenry lied to.
Meet Joe Miller – Alaska’s next senator
Miller credits Sarah Palin and the Tea Party for his win over incumbent Murkowski in the GOP primary in Alaska. He is expected to win in the general election in the red state of Alaska.
Outlook Dimming for Democrats – but they have more cash and the unions
Polls show more Democrat seats in trouble and the number keeps going up. With more cash and the power of incumbency on the Dems side, the GOP challengers face a tough battle and will need to put more boots on the ground. With the electorate in a pitchfork mood that may just happen.
The peaceful rebellion – the Tea Party tidal wave
A more peaceful rebellion is now occurring across the country, and we believe it’s a good thing for America. Considering the excesses of this administration and Congress and their abuse of power to the point of ignoring the Constitution itself, it’s also a very necessary thing, an idea whose time has come.
Welcome to the (TEA) Party
If the tea-party candidates are so extreme, why are they so popular? Has anyone actually looked at those races featuring “tea-party candidates?”