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Republican National Convention, Day 1: red meat at the tea partynew
Marginalized at the RNC, Michele Bachmann and Hermain Cain light up the Unity Rally
Remember the Birthers? They’re Still Herenew
Poll of South Carolina conservatives shows ‘kicked puppy syndrome,’ says professor.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
09-23-2011 |
Politics
Anarchy in the GOPnew
Fueled by passion, conviction and a little sage advice, young 'liberty'-lovers are threatening the establishment.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
06-23-2011 |
Politics
Greensboro Tea Party Rally Focuses on Proposed County Tax Increasenew
This year's Tax Day Tea Party rally in Greensboro was the occasion for a defiant stand by a controversial Wake County School Board member, the launch of a campaign for county commission and calls to protest a proposed county property tax increase.
YES! Weekly |
Jordan Green |
04-21-2011 |
Politics
Connie Scott: The Sheepish Revolutionarynew
A Tea Party freshman grapples with the bitter realities of governing in Austin.
The Texas Observer |
Daniel Setiawan |
04-19-2011 |
Politics
In S.C., Tea Party Candidate Backs Increased Tea Taxnew
South Carolina's tea party-backed candidate for governor, Nikki Haley, says she would re-instate the grocery tax as part of comprehensive tax reform. Doing so would literally increase the tax on tea. Tea partiers react to the proposal.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
09-08-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Tea Party, Nikki Haley
Wingnut is as Wingnut Doesnew
The recent rise of the Tea Party could be a sign that we’ve hit peak wingnut. Or maybe a truer sign is the race for Oregon’s 4th District congressional seat, which has already been characterized by threats of chicken suits.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
08-12-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Tea Party, Art Robinson
Tea Party Jittersnew
New York’s Tea Partiers aren’t the bigoted white guys you fear.
New York Press |
Spencer Wilking |
07-28-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Tea Party
Tea Party Pretty Boynew
Marco Rubio has risen with lightning speed. He's also a world-class opportunist with an uncanny habit of being in the right place at the right time.
Miami New Times |
Tim Elfrink |
07-20-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Marco Rubio, Tea Party
What Makes a Tea Partier Tick?new
In South Carolina, movement organizers have had to fight off political consultants and the GOP to retain their identity as they search for what the movement means in their own hearts and minds.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
04-28-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Tea Party, Allen Olson
Don't Tread on Them: Profile of a Tea Party Rallynew
The "tea baggers," as they're commonly called, aren't united by any clear political belief or objective, which makes it difficult to describe them. But they're all angry about something, and for now that's enough.
Chicago Reader |
Lauri Apple |
04-19-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Tea Party
Hannity is Irked by Tea Partiersnew
Sean Hannity has nothing but disdain for the Tea Party's No. 1 goal: to vote all the bums out, Democrat and Republican alike. Hannity wants to keep those bums in power, as long as they're members of the GOP and their last name isn't Paul.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
04-14-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Tea Party, Sean Hannity
Tea Bag Schwagnew
There was a big Tea Party thing in Buffalo this morning. Three tour buses, and lots of angry white people. If you missed it, you missed your chance to get neato T-shirts and stickers that can proclaim your anger to everyone.
Tags: Tea Party
Tea Time? Who are These People and What Do They Want?new
The Tea Partiers say that they are a bipartisan group with conservative and Libertarian ideals. They want to get back to God and the Constitution. They say they are Republicans and Democrats alike, but we were not able to find any Democrats associated with the Tea Party.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
02-18-2010 |
Politics
