Tea Party Candidates Falling Short

Spirited political movements have shown in the past, translating passion and activist fury into votes can be difficult. And so far, success at the ballot box has been elusive for these grass-roots conservative activists - if not entirely nonexistent.

Trudy Bogart (left) and Juan Bedoya, an immigrant from Colombia, demonstrate at an American Family Association-sponsored Tea Party to protest taxes and economic stimulus spending, 04/15/09. (photo: Getty Images)

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+1 # Kate 2010-03-08 10:18

A political party has to be about more than just saying "NO" if it wants to survive. Everyone knows what the tea baggers oppose; of what are they in favor?

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+1 # Mike from IL 2010-03-08 15:46

It should come as no surprise that "Tea Party" candidates are falling short. First, regardless their delusion, the "Tea Party" does not speak for the majority of Americans. Second, no movement based solely on unfocused rage can ever be anything more than a disruptor.

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0 # ultimus gimp 2010-03-08 15:53

the tea party was a great idea, until it was coopted by huge conglomerates who sneaked in the back door, set up training for professional paid disruptors. follow the money to see who the major support is. it goes right to the koch brothers who own major holdings in Altria(cigarett es and food), proctor and gamble and others including war industries. it's very sad that what could have been a boost to democracy turned out to be a kick in the pants

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