Politics & Government

Poll: Is the Tea Party Over? Pundits Say This Conservative Crusade Is Dead

Lone disciples such as Gilbert Cope of Carlsbad may differ, but influence may be on the wane.

Is the Tea Party dead?  That’s the topic of conversation on political websites and blogs in the wake of recent setbacks to Tea Party candidates and elected officials, including the recall vote targeting Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.  No doubt Tea Party disciples still keep the faith—including Gilbert “Hustusa” Cope, the Carlsbad resident of “I didn’t vote for this Obamanation” fame. But is the party over for national political influence? 


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