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applegrove

(118,659 posts)
Tue Oct 1, 2013, 12:45 AM Oct 2013

"Tea Party Support Dwindles to Near-Record Low"

Tea Party Support Dwindles to Near-Record Low

http://www.gallup.com/poll/164648/tea-party-support-dwindles-near-record-low.aspx

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PRINCETON, NJ -- As Washington braces for another budget showdown, this time with the threat of defunding the new healthcare law in the mix, the key political force pushing for conservative policies sees diminished popular support. Fewer Americans now describe themselves as supporters of the Tea Party movement than did at the height of the movement in 2010, or even at the start of 2012. Today's 22% support nearly matches the record low found two years ago.

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Beartracks

(12,814 posts)
2. But... but... they speak for all Americans!!!11!!!
Tue Oct 1, 2013, 01:15 AM
Oct 2013

At least, they keep SAYING they do when they open their traps during legislative sessions.

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