The Tea Party’s main goal is to advocate awareness to any issue, which may challenge the security and jurisdiction of the United States of America. TEA is a backronym that stands for ‘Taxed Enough Already’. This movement is known for its modest positions and overall role in the Republican Party. One of their main goals is to bring awareness to the public in terms of not spending more money than what it takes in and live under the constitution.
This particular movement advocates for reduced U.S. government spending and reduction of the nation’s debt. Although, this does not particularly apply to everyone, members of the Tea Party typically consist of white older men. Unlike liberals, their core beliefs include of having a strict adherence to …show more content…
According to a source, “if you create a third party you guarantee that it’s going to split Republican votes and guarantee socialist Democrat victories” (Katel 247). Public misconception about the Tea Party going hand in hand with the Republican Party is still high. According to BBC News “The Tea Party has no aspirations of becoming an official third party or anything approximating a formal political institution. Its members seek to influence existing parties” (“What exactly is the Tea Party?). The truth is both parties are actually fighting against each other. The Tea Party movement however, believes that “...they can have more influence in state politics if they become a force reckoned with within the Republican Party” (Champagne & Harpham 119). While the Tea Party has succeeded in defeating incumbents and appointing their preferred candidates it remains to be questioned whether the movement will be adopted by the Republican …show more content…
It does however, consists of various groups, which include of the Tea Party Nation, Tea Party Patriots, etc. Despite its lack of leadership, “...the movement has rallied around several media personalities, such as right-wing pundit Rush Limbaugh on Fox News host Glenn Beck, who have championed its efforts” (“Tea Party Movement”). Although the Republican and Tea Party do not share the same beliefs they both happen to oppose the health care reform and Obama’s administration. Both political parties however are reluctant as to whether or not they should form an alliance and are therefore skeptical about becoming one party. The public believes that if they were ever to unite it would eventually destroy the Republican Party’s grassroots
This particular movement advocates for reduced U.S. government spending and reduction of the nation’s debt. Although, this does not particularly apply to everyone, members of the Tea Party typically consist of white older men. Unlike liberals, their core beliefs include of having a strict adherence to …show more content…
According to a source, “if you create a third party you guarantee that it’s going to split Republican votes and guarantee socialist Democrat victories” (Katel 247). Public misconception about the Tea Party going hand in hand with the Republican Party is still high. According to BBC News “The Tea Party has no aspirations of becoming an official third party or anything approximating a formal political institution. Its members seek to influence existing parties” (“What exactly is the Tea Party?). The truth is both parties are actually fighting against each other. The Tea Party movement however, believes that “...they can have more influence in state politics if they become a force reckoned with within the Republican Party” (Champagne & Harpham 119). While the Tea Party has succeeded in defeating incumbents and appointing their preferred candidates it remains to be questioned whether the movement will be adopted by the Republican …show more content…
It does however, consists of various groups, which include of the Tea Party Nation, Tea Party Patriots, etc. Despite its lack of leadership, “...the movement has rallied around several media personalities, such as right-wing pundit Rush Limbaugh on Fox News host Glenn Beck, who have championed its efforts” (“Tea Party Movement”). Although the Republican and Tea Party do not share the same beliefs they both happen to oppose the health care reform and Obama’s administration. Both political parties however are reluctant as to whether or not they should form an alliance and are therefore skeptical about becoming one party. The public believes that if they were ever to unite it would eventually destroy the Republican Party’s grassroots