The Tea Party is Under a Large Tent
May 19th 2010 17:26
Without a doubt, the Tea Party Movement (TPM) is far greater than a few disgruntled Republicans and right-wing extremists as revealed by the primary elections so far. Many people, especially those of a more liberal persuasion have been defining the size of the TPM by the numbers who turn out at Tea Party rallies and events with even those numbers being minimized.
Tuesday’s primary revealed that the TPM may have far greater influence than has been previously recognized. There are many people who have never identified with the TPM or attended Tea Party events that were obviously influenced by the Tea Party message as evidenced by Tuesday’s election results. This can be seen even in the Democratic primary win of Joe Sestak over Arlen Spector in Pennsylvania where many Democratic voters gave “tea party reasons” for voting against Spector, though they did not use the actual words “tea party.” In their place, terms such as “anti-incumbent” or “anti-establishment” were used.
A strong message was sent by voters - both Democratic and Republican – that they are fed up with “business as usual” and seeking “change they can believe in”. As the primary election season progresses, it is becoming increasingly clear that the TPM is neither extremist, a small minority, nor angry Republicans; but mainstream Americans who deeply care about their country.
The liberal media is doing its best to attribute the current electoral swing to the ani-incumbent mood that is sweeping America without recognizing the influence of the TPM. However, one has to wonder if there would be an anti-incumbent mood if not for the passion, tone and message of the TPM.
Tuesday’s primary revealed that the TPM may have far greater influence than has been previously recognized. There are many people who have never identified with the TPM or attended Tea Party events that were obviously influenced by the Tea Party message as evidenced by Tuesday’s election results. This can be seen even in the Democratic primary win of Joe Sestak over Arlen Spector in Pennsylvania where many Democratic voters gave “tea party reasons” for voting against Spector, though they did not use the actual words “tea party.” In their place, terms such as “anti-incumbent” or “anti-establishment” were used.
A strong message was sent by voters - both Democratic and Republican – that they are fed up with “business as usual” and seeking “change they can believe in”. As the primary election season progresses, it is becoming increasingly clear that the TPM is neither extremist, a small minority, nor angry Republicans; but mainstream Americans who deeply care about their country.
The liberal media is doing its best to attribute the current electoral swing to the ani-incumbent mood that is sweeping America without recognizing the influence of the TPM. However, one has to wonder if there would be an anti-incumbent mood if not for the passion, tone and message of the TPM.
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