The Tea Party is still misunderstood. The Tea Party candidates are almost exclusively Republican. But, to the Tea Party it is a matter of convenience rather than philosophical agreement. The Tea Party has drawn their members from the fiscally conservatives regardless of their political registration.
The Tea Party is a philosophy of small government, low taxes, and Constitutional fidelity. Except for a few scattered cases, it is not an official political party to have registered members. Democrats who would never vote for a Republican may do so this November if the candidate is the one supported by Tea Party.
Many of the Tea Party candidates are not avowed social conservatives. For instance many do not support a Pro-life agenda. They are not for abortion. They simply don't see it as a legislative issue. Under Federal law this type of issue should be precluded by the 10th Amendment giving the States the legislative power on the issue. A Tea Party Candidate would not support Federal legislation to overturn Roe vs Wade. They would support legislation repealing Supreme Court Decisions not consistent with the 10th Amendment. Thus, Roe Vs Wade would be null and void by fiat.
The liberals have pushed social legislation. None of it should be allowed under the 10th amendment. If a candidate has a narrow view of things applicable under the 10th amendment it doesn't matter what is particular view is on a social issue they will vote in agreement with conservative social viewpoint.
A fiscal conservative and strict constitutional interpretation candidate will produce conservative social aligning votes. This type candidate would see education, health issues (including abortion), "the Arts", retirement (including social security), Fannie and Freddie, and the National Flood Insurance Program as unfounded government intrusion.
Phasing government out of those programs will boost the economy.
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