Tea parties: A new kind of coalition

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20100813_Tea_parties__A_new_kind_of_coalition.html

..."However, to pigeonhole this grassroots movement as a fringe element is to deny the political phenomenon of the last few months. In actuality, the tea-party movement should be considered a new "catchall" coalition that brings people from all walks of life together.

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..."The majority might identify with the Republican... Party, which "on paper" is fiscally conservative, but the full picture of the tea parties is painted when their Democratic and Independent members are included."