SAM asks Chicago: What is the state of the Tea Party movement?

The passage of health care legislation was viewed by many as a crushing defeat to the tea party movement.

Was it? We surveyed Tea Party leaders from across the country, asking them about momentum, political affiliation, and barriers to entry. We published those results in a study called "The Next Wave". The results, we found, were different than what we heard on the streets. Or, in this case, the beach.
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SAM's deep dive into the Next Wave of activists finds that:

*Tea Party momentum is building: 74.5 percent of Next Wavers said the movement is "gaining active supporters" and 66 percent indicated that the movement is "more enthusiastic."

*There was a nearly 30-point drop among Tea Party activists in their affiliation with the Republican brand.
There is a decrease in Republican sources of entrants to the Tea Parties and an increase in independents: 20 percent of Next Wavers were independents prior to the Tea Parties (compared with 12.6 percent of Early Adopters that were independents) and 74 percent of Next Wavers were Republicans prior, compared to 81 percent of Early Adopters.

*The longer a Tea Party activist is in the movement, the more likely they are to be optimistic about the political landscape

*Of those who were inspired by an individual to join the Tea Party movement, 63.6 percent-the largest number-cited a friend as being instrumental in their involvement." Only 37.5 percent of Early Adopters were recruited by friends. Rather, media personalities brought the highest number into the movement.

*89.3 percent of Tea Party activists have been active in introducing new people into the movement.

*Both Early Adopters and Next Wave activists were new to politics; 40.5 percent of Early Adopters and 43.6 percent of Next Wave activists said they were uninvolved/rarely involved with politics prior to their Tea Party involvement.

Be sure to check the full study at: http://www.activistinsightsreport.com

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[rileymayhem20]

@XCritonX somewhere north of the loop via Lake Shore

[TheBeanie2k]

OMG love that one guy said it was like prostuting.. LOL But makes alot of sense..

[fangsign]

Tea Party = Small Government, Liberty and Freedom

Liberals / Progressives = Oppression through the systematic destruction of individual liberty other wise known as fascism.

[Rhiannon003]

@LolliofTheArmy You're dreaming out loud, Lolli. You can define us any way you want; but your definition isn't based on any facts. It's just your liberal fantasy. I know you want us to drink the koolaid and comply; but that's not going to happen. Get used to seeing us. We aren't going away.

[Rhiannon003]

@LolliofTheArmy I don't know what your problem with christians is; but the tea party is united by the Constitution and limited government.... not any religion.

[Rhiannon003]

@LolliofTheArmy Most of the candidates we support are not the republican-backed candidate and most of the candidates we support win their primary elections against the republican-backed candidates; but NONE of the candidates we support are democrats because liberals took over the democratic party.... as well as this country.

[LolliofTheArmy]

@Rhiannon003 You will because you aren't a majority.

You will because you are a "patriot movement". If you don't know what that means you should use google.

And lastly you will because your candidates will all fall flat on their faces.

Your movement isn't growing, you've just prompted growth for anti-government groups. Congratulations, you've helped domestic terrorism. Be proud.

[LolliofTheArmy]

The two comments below are from people who assume that we will believed them; despite what they have shown of them selves.

The Constitution my ass. They are trying to undermine it with "Christian Values" and lies that America is a Christian Nation.

Moreover, every Tea Party candidate has been republican. I wonder why that is?

[XCritonX]

Wow, the beach seems to be full of idiots. What beach is that?

[Rhiannon003]

We support the US Constitution... not a political party and we are fueled by a deep concern for the future of our children. We will NEVER give up.