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The Life of the Party

What’s next for the TEA Party activists?

… instigator of the Boston Tea Party, once said that it didn't … limited government. 1. Tea Party activists aren't impressed … that should ever impress a Tea Party activist is a politician … rather than their smile. The Tea Parties were a reaction against … activists don't presume virtue in party labels. Political parties … more

Why We Should Be Cat People

Puppy train your elected officials, but don't act like a dog

… Kathy Hoekstra to a tax day tea party on April 15, 2011. A little … a particular politician or party, you will become attached to … earlier essay, "Use political parties (and politicians) only as … being loyal to a political party. There are times a political party may not want to do what’s best … more

Tea Party Uses MichiganVotes to Rank Legislators

… Daily reports that a local Tea Party group has used a free voting … of their votes on “core Tea Party issues.” The MichiganVotes … feature, the Independent Tea Party Patriots of Clarkston gave … 50 percent “correct” on Tea Party issues down to three members … right track. With this tool, tea party supporters now have easy … more

Democratic Party Political Director Linked to Mysterious Tea Party Political Party

A tea party organizer says he has found the smoking gun that links the Democratic Party to the controversial "Tea Party" that is running candidates … on nine of the mysterious Tea Party Political candidates' paperwork … Runs Mystery Candidates Fake Tea Brewing UAW-Posted PowerPoint … more

Reactions to Forced Unionization

Tea Party groups call practice 'immoral'

… Stump of the Saginaw County Tea Party said that when the entire … McLeod, another Saginaw County Tea Party member, says that when Sen. … Legislature and the Republican Party,” Day continued. “His actions … commissioner and an independent tea party member, suggested that Sen. … one of three lawmakers the Tea Party targets for recall.” Tina … more

Politician Puppy Training

What the tea parties can learn from the dogs

… There’s a lesson in this for tea party groups who seek to communicate … legislative chamber either. A tea party group trying to chase these … outside where it belongs, a tea party group can send a big important … praise or punishment from a tea party is a real consequence of … consequential that a well-informed tea party group can tell a politician … more

Politician Puppy Training

What the tea parties can learn from the dogs

… There’s a lesson in this for tea party groups who seek to communicate … legislative chamber either. A tea party group trying to chase these … outside where it belongs, a tea party group can send a big important … praise or punishment from a tea party is a real consequence of … consequential that a well-informed tea party group can tell a politician … more

Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, Corporate Welfare's Got to Go

… during last year’s election season swore to tea partiers on stacks of Constitutions that, “I share your … oppose bailouts and corporate welfare!” The tea partiers meant what they said then. The “occupiers” … be greatly narrowed. On this legislation, tea partiers and occupiers could come together in a joint … more

Tea Party Groups Predicting a Romney Victory

Most disregard polls and say Romney will win in a 'landslide'

… couple thousand people at a tea party rally in Battle Creek, grabbed … patriot songs until the tardy Tea Party Express arrived. Today, … the same things that many tea party activists say when asked … signs in the neighborhoods. Tea party members from around Michigan … fighting against a Democratic Party that has a secret motto: Vote … more

What the Tea Party Is, Is Not, and its 'Core Competence'

What the Tea Party Is The Tea Party is a social movement based … liberty. A majority of Tea Partiers — but not all — generally … definition they are not "Tea Party issues." Even on tax and … Not It’s not a political party. It’s not a “shadow government.” … more

Michigan Tea Party Group Says It Is A Victim of IRS Discrimination

The IRS has been unfairly targeting groups that promote limited government

… of small government and tea party groups. In fact, on its … IRS delaying approval for tea parties is really a rumor. Those … contacted by the national Tea Party Patriots and a congressmember … Michigan Capitol Confidential Tea Party Coverage What the Tea Party Is, Is Not, and It's 'Core … more

Is Congressman Ron Paul Supporting Select Energy Subsidies?

Presidential candidate splits with Club For Growth, Tea Party supporters

It’s the bill that has Tea Party favorites Ron Paul and Michigan Congressman Justin Amash pitted against each other. House Resolution 1380 has been called everything from the “T. Boone Pickens” bill to "the next Solyndra.” Its official name is the New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions … more

Tea Party Saboteurs

Michigan's Tea Party organizers say they are prepared if a national … that it will infiltrate the Tea Party movement and "exaggerate … The Web site calls the Tea Party movement a "loose affiliation … threat to pose as obnoxious Tea Partiers has drawn national media attention, since there will be Tea Party protests all over the country … more

Tea Party Day 2010

… stood among nearly 1,000 Tea Party protesters Thursday with … commentator was chastising Tea Partiers for not wanting any taxes. … goes on." Thousands of Tea Party activists came out Thursday … thinks she is typical of the Tea Party movement. She understands a third party is not "viable." She is disillusioned … more

Stupak Targeted by Tea Party Express

… has gone nationwide as the Tea Party Express has launched its … Menominee. The national Tea Party tour has raised $65,000 thus … Stupak" campaign, according to Tea Party Express Spokesman Joe Wierzbicki. … ads to defeat Stupak, the Tea Party tour announced. The Tea … Michigan supported Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman in New … more

Tea Party Info Tech

… activism referred to the Tea Party movement as "tea bag" in a headline, showed up … friends. Late to the technology party, the Tea Party movement is now utilizing … said Tina Dupont of the Tea Party of West Michigan. "And we … more

Tea Partiers Take Credit for Stupak's Retirement

On the day the national Tea Party Express set up camp in his … announced his retirement. The Tea Party Express, which is headquartered … Stupak, who is from Menominee. Tea Party Express officials said they … became the focal point of Tea Party anger when he was held as … Williams, chairman of the Tea Party Express, declared Stupak's … more

Citizen Journalists Should Not Be Shut Out By Government

Stories exposing drunk teacher union contract provisions, fake tea party came from alternative news sources

… under the proposed Michigan bill, was the first to report on the fake tea party in Oakland County that led to the sentencing of a Democratic Party official. And don't forget about Hangar42, the Grand Rapids area land deal … more

How Will Tea Party Success in the Primaries Play out in November?

The Tea Party movement had another chance to show its influence … the country. In Nevada, a Tea Party candidate knocked off a GOP … on what it means to the Tea Party movement. Jason Gillman, Tea Party organizer of 9/12 Group of … any. But even if a Democratic party politician thinks he or she … more

Numbers Game

Media inflates number of protesters at rally against worker freedom

… location on April 15, 2009, and shows the largest tea party demonstration held in Michigan that day (at least … the paved area in front of the Capitol. In the tea party photo, those areas are covered by people and … inside the Capitol, which was not the case at the tea party event. Here is the assessment from one of those … more

Governments Already Impose Hunger Games

… privacy were also being relegated to the backseat under the guise of protecting the public at large, concerned citizens — small business owners and Tea Party members, for example — took it upon themselves to fight back. In response, lawmakers and regulators in this reality have unleashed their own version … more

A GOP Congress? — Not in Every Tea Party Dream

… woman's sign for Sunday's Tea Party rally was a play on what … me, success would mean Tea Parties around the country would … final leg of the national Tea Party Express tour. With crowds … in the thousands, many Tea Partiers discussed what they would … part of success for the Tea Party movement will involve the … more

Two Democrats Join Republicans at Top of Tea Party Scorecard

Ratings shows bipartisanship on issues like fee increases, corporate welfare

The tea party movement is largely seen as part of the conservative plank of the Republican Party, but on one yearly scorecard, a Michigan tea party group rates two Democrats … is a major reason that tea parties were started, and we have … of bipartisanship — both parties love giving taxpayer money … more

Fake Tea Brewing

… movement to start a third party called "Tea Party" that doesn't have the support of the tea party movement will not work, a … third party called the "Tea Party." The petition drive has upset tea party officials who say they want … more

Associated Press: Tea Parties are "A Lot of Noise" and "No Muscle"

The Tea Party movement won't have an impact on congressional … Monday. But many Michigan Tea Party activists discounted the … take the wind out of the tea party movement," said Glenn Clark, … member of the Oakland County Tea Party. Clark, like many Tea Party … wall between the Republican Party and the Tea Party movement," … more

Northern Michigan Tea Party 'Doing Its Homework' on GOP Pols

… website. In Luce County, Tea Party organizer John Waltman scours … northern Michigan audience? Tea Party members that now research … want to be informed" The Tea Party movement may affiliate more with the Republican Party, but that doesn't mean a free … become the poster child of Tea Party wrath with his vote in favor … more

Political Predictions for 2014

Political strategists talk minimum wage, big government and Obamacare

… going to be galvanized into action by a referendum on a single, free-standing issue, in this case the minimum wage,” Ballenger said. “However, if a party and its candidates, and this year, that appears to be the Democrats, don't seem to have much of anything good going for them, they must try anything … more

Analysis: What's Next for Michigan Tea Parties?

Tax Day Tea Party rallies were held across the state and nation … campaign. Evidence that the Tea Party is something the politicians … federal budget surplus. Local Tea Party leaders are mostly reinforcing … arguably more attractive to the Tea Party base. The fractious, disorganized … closely identified with the Tea Party, and rightly or wrongly, … more

Tea Party Day 2010

… stood among nearly 1,000 Tea Party protesters on April 15 with … commentator was chastising Tea Partiers for not wanting any taxes. … goes on." Thousands of Tea Party activists came out on April … thinks she is typical of the Tea Party movement. She understands a third party is not "viable." She is disillusioned … more

Tea Party Quotables...

… said. A Gandhi quote becomes a Tea Party slogan As Tim Phillips, director … Prosperity Foundation, was telling the Tea Party movement of their successes Saturday … Phillips said the media ignored the Tea Party meetings, then they mocked them, … Associated Press analysis that found the Tea Party movement would have little impact … more

Are Tea Parties "A Lot of Noise" and "No Muscle"?

The tea party movement won't have an impact on congressional … Monday. But many Michigan tea party activists discounted the … take the wind out of the tea party movement," said Glenn Clark, … member of the Oakland County Tea Party. Clark, like many tea party … wall between the Republican Party and the tea party movement," … more

Advocacy Alleged In School District Bond Promotion

Traverse City school district officials say they did not tell people how to vote

A Traverse City tea party activist said he has filed a complaint with the Michigan Bureau of Elections claiming the Traverse City Area Public Schools … over it in its effort to pass this bond request," said Traverse City tea party activist Jason Gillman. "By offering more than information, and asking … more

Tea Party Express Stops at Capitol

… congressman who became the face of tea party wrath over the federalized … care bill, the national Tea Party Express rolled into Lansing … about 1,800 people. The tea partiers waited 70 minutes as the … Williams, chairman of the Tea Party Express, praised the crowd … care bill that outraged the tea party movement. Stupak announced … more

Tea Party Express Bus Tour

The Tea Party Express features national leaders in the anti-tax, conservative, tea party movement along with musical performances. Stops … more information click here and for all of the Tea Party Express locations nationwide, click here. more

Michigan Tea Party Convention Proposed

… Friday, Ron Acton of the Jackson Tea Party sent an email out among various … a day later. Tina Dupont of the Tea Party of West Michigan said the tea party groups are planning their own get together. Dupont said the Michigan Tea Party Alliance has reserved the fairgrounds … more

Survey Says Tea Party and GOP Bonds Are Weakening

The Republican Party is losing its foothold in the tea party movement, according to a … 81 percent of the early tea party members identified themselves … Republicans before joining the tea party movement, but that dropped … Policy Doesn't Taste Better With Tea Alabama Betrayal: Congressman … more

Survey Says Tea Party and GOP Bonds are Weakening

The Republican Party is losing its foothold in the tea party movement, according to a … 81 percent of the early tea party members identified themselves … Republicans before joining the tea party  movement, but that dropped … 74 percent of the newer tea party members said they were affiliated … more

Tea Party Events Across Michigan

Tomorrow, Tea Party groups are holding events all over the state protesting higher taxes, bigger government … protest,” said William Gupton of the Lapeer County Tea Party Patriots. “We pay special tribute to our veterans … assortment of food and drinks. A variety of Tea Party and smaller-government groups have joined forces … more

State Politicos Skip TEA Party

… reception, well-dressed political partiers eating prime rib provided … rib outside, and not even any tea, but some hot chocolate, a lot … attendees were there for the TEA Party-inspired "State of the Citizen" … Taxpayers Alliance. When the TEA Party began its official program … running as an independent, TEA Party inspired, Republican candidate … more

State Politicos Skip Tea Party

… reception, well-dressed political partiers eating prime rib provided … rib outside, and not even any tea, but some hot chocolate, a lot … attendees were there for the Tea Party-inspired "State of the Citizen" … Taxpayers Alliance. When the Tea Party began its official program … running as an independent, Tea Party inspired, Republican candidate … more

'The Tea Party' Barred From November Ballot

… state for the grassroots tea party movement. Its arch-nemesis The Tea Party would not be allowed on the … Oakland County Democratic Party Jason Bauer's ties with The … Runs Mystery Candidates Fake Tea Brewing UAW-Posted PowerPoint … Jackson Activist Asks Third-Party Tea Party 'Interloper' to 'Cease … more

State 'TEA' Groups Report Rapid Growth

… her 1,000th member for the TEA Party of West Michigan, she blogged … national health care bill. TEA Party groups from around the state … found the Southwest Michigan Tea Patriots. His group was started … group move their April 15th TEA Party rally to a bigger park in … ago he went to the Romeo TEA Party's second meeting and 300 people … more

Fake Tea Party Scam Ends In Fraud Convictions

… Oakland Country Democratic Party official, was sentenced to … involvement with a 2010 fake Tea Party scheme. Bauer is the second … broke the story of the fake “Tea Party” in July of 2010 in the article, … Director Linked to Mysterious Tea Party Political Party.” The Tea … Statements Could Be Invalid Fake Tea Brewing A Lawyer Offering Few … more

Jackson Activist Asks Third-Party Tea Party ‘Interloper’ to ‘Cease and Desist’

… candidate for the newly formed Tea Party, reached out Tuesday to the Jackson grassroots Tea Party organization. In an e-mail, … by joining the third-party Tea Party. The Tea Party is believed … Republicans by getting the third party on the ballot. Traverse City … Runs Mystery Candidates Fake Tea Brewing UAW-Posted PowerPoint … more

Will the Tea Party Fade if Republicans Win It All?

… succeed in enlisting the Tea Party movement in confrontations … could administer a huge Tea Party booster shot. Gridlock will … which will cause tremendous Tea Party frustration and anger. They … country class will not support a party as conflicted as today's Republicans, … Policy Doesn't Taste Better With Tea Alabama Betrayal: Congressman … more

Tea Party Candidate Identity Statements Could Be Invalid

The mysterious Tea Party candidates could face legal challenges … affidavits saying they accepted the party nomination before the convention … reported July 24 date of the Tea Party Convention in Saginaw. The … finished its inspection of the Tea Party petition signatures. Earlier … Runs Mystery Candidates Fake Tea Brewing UAW-Posted PowerPoint … more

Mysterious ‘The Tea Party,’ Under Investigation and Going to Court

… r the controversial "The Tea Party" political group makes it … Canvassers didn't approve the party's petition. Petition forms didn't have "The" before "Tea Party" on it, which is the proper … The vote to approve The Tea Party petition failed in a 2-2 … attorney representing The Tea Party, said he expected to be in … more

Conyers: “Rational Abilities” of Tea Partiers are “Compromised”

… D-Detroit, repeatedly referred to tea party activists as "tea baggers" and said that their … understand the frustration of the tea baggers and the people who are … at the Michigan Democratic Party endorsement convention. Conyers, … conversation towards the tea parties and the recent health care … more

Analysis: Michigan Primaries a Tea Party Failure?

… results as evidence that the Tea Party movement is ineffective or … worldview. This misses the Tea Party’s rejection of the entire … including the major political parties as currently constituted. … the first exhibit in the "Tea Party failed" narrative. Yet Mike … be legitimately viewed as a Tea-Partyish selection of an "anyone … more

Holt Activist To Ride With TEA Party Express

… Michigan, has been selected by the Tea Party Express to speak at stops in Michigan … being a speaker, she will be on the Tea Party Express bus doing a daily blog as … crowd than the past stop by the Tea Party Express, Fabiano said. In September, the Tea Party Express rally drew 1,300 people … more

Tea Parties Search for U.S. Senate Candidate

Many of Michigan's tea party leaders want to rally around one … to do something like the tea parties did in Indiana,” said Cindy … of the Plainwell Patriots Tea Party. “In Indiana they realized … Republican senator that tea party voters are unhappy with. … include a former Libertarian Party candidate named Scotty Boman, … more

Town Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park

Lawsuit filed against Coldwater for resolution banning signs deemed 'too controversial'

… lawsuit claims a Branch County tea party group was denied the right … display banners and signs at a tea party rally at a public park in … innocuous event, but when the tea party put up their sign, they said, … forum." ~~~~~ See also: Tea Partiers Counter-Protest Government … 'Lobby Day' Memo to Media: Tea Party's Bite is as Big as its Ba … more

Town Rescinds 'Unconstitutional' Tea Party Sign Ban

… unconstitutional to stop a tea party group from displaying its … costs of $8,347.50 for the tea party Common Sense Patriots of Branch County. The tea party group agreed to dismiss its … ~~~~~ See also: Town Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park Coldwater Clarifies Tea Party Sign Ban more

Coldwater Clarifies Tea Party Sign Ban

… solution to the lawsuit filed by a tea party group that had its signs banned … Hutchinson stated he would work with the tea party group’s attorney to get language … More Law Center, who represents the tea party group, said the city’s response … problem.” ~~~~~ See also: Town Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park more

Obamacare Decision Likely to 'Rekindle' the Tea Party Movement

For some Michigan tea party members, the only way to stop Obamacare after the … said Ray Hamman of the Independent Tea Party Patriots in Clarkston. "We must … important than ever." Ed Tomaszewski, a tea party activist from Clinton Township, … it will rekindle the fire in the tea party without a doubt." Legally, the … more

MIRS: Where's Tea Party On K-12?

… in which the conservative Tea Party movement played a heavy role, … of the Southwest Michigan Tea Party Patriots. "We've kind of … would generally attract Tea Party type conservatives. "First, … said. "I think most of the Tea Party folks and other fiscal conservatives … commonly referred to as Tea Party conservatives aren't very … more

Activist Notebook: 'TEA Party Express' Touring Michigan

The Tea Party Express national bus tour will be hosting a series of rallies across the nation and will include stops in Michigan next month. Launching from Sen. Harry Reid's hometown of Searchlight, NV, the express starts on March 27 and will conclude in Washington, D.C., on Tax Day — April 15. With … more

A Lawyer Offering Few Details is Face of Mysterious ‘The Tea Party

… for the mysterious 'The Tea Party' political party made a public appearance Monday … Steffek, the man who formed The Tea Party and was described by the … However, dozens of grassroots tea party activists did show up, and … Canvassers failed to approve The Tea Party political party formation … more

Newsmaker Friday: Day on the Tea Party Movement

… the top forces behind the Tea Party movement in Michigan and … organizer last year of the Tea Party rallies, Ms. Day has taken … and suggesting a Chicago tea party later that summer. Ms. Day … diatribe. "We decided to have a tea party. We planned it in three days," … detached from the political parties, which she says look out for … more

'MEA Republicans' Grind Down Tea Party Reformers

… of a social movement called the "Tea Party," and the extent to which GOP candidates … the election last November, some Tea Party leaders warned that the movement's … grinding process in action. Whether the Tea Party movement becomes a mere footnote … legislative brushfires. Success for the Tea Party movement requires that it change … more

Memo to Media: Tea Party's Bite is as Big as its Bark

AP, New York Times and Washington Post critics assert doubts about electoral success of activists

… Associated Press analysis of the tea party movement concluded it was … the significance of the tea party's ability to draw large crowds: … analysis stated that the tea partiers' litmus test would come … candidates could tilt the party to the right." Fast forward … Politicos Skip Tea Party State 'TEA' Groups Report Rapid Growth … more

Tea Party Groups Engaged In Battle For Right-To-Work

… impact. "I think it's important to let them (lawmakers) know there are a lot of people out there in support of this," Sen. Colbeck said. "The tea parties have demonstrated that when it comes to these kinds of issues they are not just fair-weather friends. When they support something, they support … more

Conyers Hits Obama Administration, Tea Party at Socialist Event

… Barack Obama as well as the tea party. The 23-term congressman … Michigan's 14th district said the tea party is "small and dismissible" … Conyers has gone after the tea party movement, which protests … at the Michigan Democratic Party convention that the protestors' … "Rational Abilities" of Tea Partiers are "Compromised"   more

Tea Party Groups Set To Pick U.S. Senate Candidate

A collection of tea party groups from across Michigan are expecting … candidate the selected tea parties will support for the GOP … maximize the impact of the tea party on the race, rather than … consists of more than 40 tea party groups. About 150 leaders, … however, does not represent all tea party groups in Michigan. “It's … more

Tea Party Group Moving from Protests to Election Action

… launched what is being called a tea party "strike force" for conservative candidates. Fabiano, the Holt tea party activist who founded Grassroots … to educate and mobilize tea party voters. "It is time to put down the tea party signs and pick up the tools … politicians, regardless of political party, CSG spokesperson Wendy Day … more

Tea Party Reaction to Gov. Snyder's First State of State

Tea party reaction to Gov. Rick Snyder’s first State of the … say,” said Ben DiPonio, a tea party member from Milford with the Tea Party Patriots of West Oakland. … Clarkston’s Independent Tea Party Patriots agreed. Other than … PowerPoint presentation.” Other tea party members were somewhat more … more

Tea Partiers Counter-Protest Government Union 'Lobby Day'

… about 40 individuals associated with different Tea Party groups stood in the 15-degree cold waving homemade … Kalamazoo, a member of the Southwest Michigan Tea Party Patriots, referring to the hundreds of unionized … broke,” he said. “They spend too much.” Lansing Tea Party organizer Joan Fabiano said the counter-protestors … more

Why Are Some Tea Party Supporters Fighting Proposal 1 In Michigan?

… the $500 million tax cut are, ironically, from Tea Party members. “This proposal cuts taxes and pays … strange that the main opposition seems to be some Tea Party supporters.” Proposal 1 will be voted on Tuesday, … official opposition. Some of this opposition are Tea Party supporters. Here are the three main arguments … more

BREAKING NEWS: Oakland County Clerk claims forged candidate filing from “fake” Tea Party

… candidate statements for the "Tea Party" political party. The supposed candidate, Aaron … notarized paperwork for eight Tea Party candidates running in the … Jackson Activist Asks Third-Party Tea Party 'Interloper' to 'Cease and Desist' Fake Tea Brewing   more

Some Tea Partiers Gunning For Republican Senate Majority Leader

Sen. Richardville out of sync on 'right-to-work' and 'forced unionization'?

… reports, some individuals associated with the Tea Party movement have publicly called for a recall campaign … likely to put him at odds with limited government Tea Party groups: While Gov. Rick Snyder has capped the … Richardville has also raised Republican and Tea Party eyebrows by receiving several thousand dollars … more

Astroturf? Facebook Page Promotes Union Politics Under Tea Party Flag

On pension reform, it quacks like a government employee union

… page that claims to be the voice of a Michigan tea party group that supports limited government is promoting … photo features the Gadsen flag, often used by tea party groups. The page says, “Citizens for Tax Freedom … reform proposals. Wendy Day, a grass roots tea party activist, said she had suspicions about the page. … more

Tea Party Could Cut Up the Federal Credit Card

… opening a new front in the tea party battle against the federal … main principle driving the “tea party” movement is a backlash against … who called for a “Chicago Tea Party” to protest federal plans … natural fit for the work of tea party sympathizers. Ratification … doesn’t matter what political party is in control,” he says. “The … more

Tea Party Could Cut Up the Federal Credit Card

… opening a new front in the tea party battle against the federal … main principle driving the “tea party” movement is a backlash against … who called for a “Chicago Tea Party” to protest federal plans … natural fit for the work of tea party sympathizers. Ratification … doesn’t matter what political party is in control,” he says. “The … more

Would Tea Partiers Favor Wealth Redistribution Without the Bureaucracy?

… life." Related to all this, members of the Tea Party movement are sometimes criticized for an apparent … I don't believe most Americans — including Tea Partiers — really object to some level of wealth redistribution. … "too much of the stuff of life." When the Tea Partiers (and millions of others) say things like, "We … more

Teacher and Spouse Make $140K Per Year, 'Adamant' That Their Children Will 'Never' Be Educators

Rockford Public School teacher says he, other teachers are the 'scorn of the Republican Party'

… profession is allegedly feeling from the Republican Party as well as the compensation of teachers. He wrote … that is not the target of scorn of the Republican Party. "Would you encourage your son or daughter to … Rockford mailing address and is a member of the Tea Party of West Michigan, said teachers are paid well … more

Tea Party Taking on Prez Primary: How Much Will it Matter and How Much Will it Cost?

Tea party activists have a three-step strategy for the 2012 … and more turnout. “The tea party activists are going to be … of the Southwest Michigan Tea Party Patriots. “There are going … have arguably given the tea parties a great deal of influence … situation this winter.” Are tea party organizers concerned? Yes. … more

Michigan's Newest Accidental Activists

Most Tea Party activists didn't plan to take on their role, … something, and attended his first Tea Party at the state capitol last … while joining his local Tea Party seemed the logical next move, … Oakland County's "lakes area," Tea Party activism had been surprisingly … few weeks ago is now the Tea Party Patriots of West Oakland … more

Fake Political Party Runs Mystery Candidates

… four Michigan grassroots tea party groups is not the official Tea Party candidate vying to replace … candidates the newly formed Tea Party political group released  … isn't supportive of a third party. Stillings, and now Snyder, … said. ~~~~~ See also: Fake Tea Brewing    more

Does Michigan Need a New Constitution?

Standing before a crowd of TEA party activists last month, a member of the audience asked State Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, whether a constitutional convention was a good thing. "That is a very bad thing," Bishop told the crowd. "Any time you open a window, all the flies can come … more

Different Parties, Same Conclusion on Civil Asset Forfeitures: Reform It

'The bipartisanship is real'

… championed by two House members from opposing parties who think it’s time to put party differences aside and reform Michigan's laws in … inform them on the issue. “We have a lot of 'tea party' liberty kind of folks coming in and I’ve already … more

Analysis: Phony 'Sandbox Party' Uses Taxpayer Dollars to Lobby for More Goverment Spending

(Genuine) Tea Party supporters are already fuming about the dirty trick of a (fake) "The Tea Party" political party created with the assistance … "yes." ~~~~~ See also: Tea Party Toolbox Michigan Primaries a Tea Party Failure? How Will Tea Party … more

National Debt Relief Amendment

… Institute Constitutional Amendment Page   Below are links to Michigan Capitol Confidential's coverage of the "National Debt Relief Amendment." Tea Party Could Cut Up the Federal Credit Card States May Seize Control of Federal Deficit Spending Power National Debt Relief Amendment in North Dakota … more

Troy Rally to 'Win Back Our Government'

… Democrats to take back their party from radicals. "We came out … 9.12 Project group. Some tea partiers held signs that urged motorists … or leave it!" one female tea partier yelled. "You have your rights," one male tea partier calmly replied. "We have … White Lake agreed that the tea party movement was growing as more … more

Challenger Takes on Sander Levin

… what he said was incorrect information on health care coming from both parties. Levin was his congressman. "They said, 'Thanks but no thanks,' " said … elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982. "It's all the Tea Party folks who are ticked off across the country who want to go after national … more

Local Government Stories

… Teachers to Share in Belt-Tightening Town Rescinds 'Unconstitutional' Tea Party Sign Ban School District Saves $60K by Being More Transparent Rochester … What Does the Average Teacher in Ann Arbor Really Make? Coldwater Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park Bay City Public Schools Claims $24 Million Cut, … more

Analysis — 'Up North' Grass Roots v. MI GOP Establishment: Echoes of 1992 in Stupak Seat Race

… grass roots support for the party’s eventual candidate in the … district identifying with the Tea Party movement were deeply interested … more-or-less establishment "Tea Party Express" scheduled five stops … the target of a Republican Party establishment that preferred … election, in which the Republican Party itself is supposed to be neutral. … more

Washtenaw GOP Delegate Dispute About Ruth Johnson, Not Ron Weiser

… ne of the leaders of the tea party takeover of the Washtenaw … Moore, chairman of Willow Run Tea Party Caucus, put out a press release … was not the focus of the tea party voting at the convention. … portrait of a Weiser vs. the tea party movement. "I mishandled … have daily control over the party. We feel that we have the one … more

Tax Preparation

… anticipation of their April 15 tea party rally in Grand Rapids. About eight tea party activists from TEA Party of West Michigan got together … event. The group is having a tea party event on April 15 at Ah Nab … event. It will be one of many tea party events all around the country. … more

Your Favorites: 2010

… Arbor City Budget” “Democratic Party Political Director Linked to Mysterious Tea Party Political Party” "Detroit: … 'Rational Abilities' of Tea Partiers are 'Compromised'" "The … candidate filing from 'fake' Tea Party" "No Free Lunch: 'Taxing … People ... Getting Paid" "Fake Tea Brewing" "Taxing Canoes and … more

Weekly Roundup - September 11

Detroit News - "The Tea Party" political party will not be allowed onto the … conventions and whether the fake tea party will affect the election. … defeat in Alaska is a major tea party win.   Quote of the Week … debt, as represented by the Tea Party movement? Why, racist resentment … more

Weekly Roundup - August 28

… investigation into the "fraudulent" Tea Party political party. ...L. Brooks Patterson wants a grand jury. Michigan View - Dirty tea? Michigan Taxes Too Much - Mopping up the bad tea. Big Government - Census scandal "rocks" … more

NOT Blown Away

… tried to shout down the TEA Party (Taxed Enough Already) event. … They tried to drown out the TEA Party speakers and chanted "We're … never be divided" while the TEA Party protesters were saying the Pledge of Allegiance. While a TEA Party activist was speaking on … page," Vitale said of the TEA Party protesters. "They are fascists. … more

Blown Opportunities

… tried to shout down the Tea Party event. The group was trying … They tried to drown out the Tea Party speakers and chanted "We're … never be divided" while the Tea Party protesters were saying the Pledge of Allegiance. While a Tea Party activist was speaking on … page," Vitale said of the Tea Party protesters. "They are fascists. … more

Your Favorites 2011: Our Top 10 Stories of the Year

… articles in 2011. Among our top 10, coverage included a town banning tea party signs, the true cost of the Chevy Volt and solar energy, and union dues … list is for views between Jan. 1, 2011, and Dec. 31, 2011. Town Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park Chevy Volt Costing Taxpayers Up to $250,000 Per Vehicle … more

The President and Palin to Visit Michigan on May Day

… one event. Palin has become a favorite of the Tea Party movement. Ken Matiyow, a Tea Party activist from Shelby Township, said Palin's good … all talk and no action. ... I think this whole Tea Party thing is a bunch of hooey." more

10 Years Of Michigan Capitol Confidential Online

If CapCon doesn’t report it, who will?

… first story was about a Tea Party protest at the state Capitol … attempted to create a fake Tea Party political party that would place candidates … Oakland County Democratic Party official Jason Bauer had pleaded … notarized paperwork for eight Tea Party candidates running in the … more

Weekly Roundup - Dec. 4

… Caller - ...federal workers will still receive raises. Macomb Daily - Gov.-elect Snyder wants to curtail film subsidies. Wall Street Journal - Tea party activists turn to local issues. Washington Post - TARP bank bailout money went to foreign firms and other industries outside of the financial sector. … more

Can Some Religious Groups Opt Out of Federalized Health Care?

Deborah VanDyk of the Hudsonville Tea Party mentioned during her April 15 tea party speech in Hudsonville that some religious organizations such as the Amish … more

Palin Tells Michigan Crowd: "Don't Retreat - Reload!"

… the "lame-stream media" tells lies and can't stand the success of the Tea Party movement, and Americans pay too much in taxes. She praised the Tea Party movement. "It's beautiful. It's needed. It's growing. ... We have to … more

Truth and Taxes: The Obama Record

Newsweek's Ben Adler in his June 21 blog suggested tea party activists were ignorant because they didn't know that President Obama has cut taxes. Adler … taxes. Might that be worth bringing to bear? Maybe we should even ask Tea Partiers whether they are aware of the reality on taxes if that changes their … more