Notes on the Tea Party Movement-2/5

                                                 October 6, 2010

                                                 Michael Molenda Dｒ

                                                 Bloomington, Indiana, USA

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2. Since early 2009, many other political activities--from public protest demonstrations to campaigns for elective offices--have been conducted by people under the umbrella of the Tea Party movement.  Perhaps most notable have been recent electoral efforts:

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a. Scott Brown (Republican) elected US Senator from Massachusetts with Tea Party Patriots support.

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b. In Utah, Kentucky, South Carolina, New Jersey, Delaware, Alaska, and Maine the candidates supported by Tea Party enthusiasts in primary elections defeated mainstream Republicans for the Republican nomination for major offices.  How successful these insurgencies are will be determined in the general election to be held November 2, 2010.