It’s hard to believe that the tea party movement is less than 2 years old. Just think of the cast of colorful characters we’ve gotten to know in such a short time — from old favorites repurposed for the job like Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann to newcomers like Christine O’Donnell. Stephen Colbert relives the magic in this special “Colbert Report” mash-up. –KA

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On Topic: Colbert Case Files – Tea Party
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Colbert Report Full Episodes 2010 Election March to Keep Fear Alive
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