The Tea Party crowd is definitely loud. They are not, however, a “Party.” They are not organized in all 50 states so as to be legally recognized entities that have primaries, platform conventions, and a system for nominating candidates for President. Nor are they recognized by the Secretaries of State, or other bodies that regulate campaign finance. To bring down the “Tea Party,” all folks need to do is invest time. Look up the individual PACs, 527s, 501(c)4s and the like. File grievances with the FEC and state authorities. Bury them with legal wranglings. It’s not enough to discredit them when their so-called leaders carry racist signs, they have to be thrown out of the political system. Mocking them may be necessary too but, to make an impact, I would love to see someone hit their pocketbooks.

They are not a legitimate movement and should not be elevated as such.