Here Comes the Tea Party Caucus
The newly hatched tea party caucus in the House of Representatives, for which we all have Rep. Michele Bachmann to thank, is sure to be a source of curiosity for many -- and derision for others. Haters can hate, but this won't be a coalition of one, as Bachmann already had another recruit by Tuesday.
The newly hatched tea party caucus in the House of Representatives, for which we all have Rep. Michele Bachmann to thank, is sure to be a source of curiosity for many — and derision for others. Haters can hate, but this won’t be a coalition of one, as Bachmann already had another recruit by Tuesday. –KA
TRUTHDIG’S JOURNALISM REMAINS CLEARThe Huffington Post:
And now, it seems that Bachmann’s Tea Party caucus dream has become a reality. “Just got word that the Committee on House Administration officially approved the House Tea Party Caucus,” said the conservative congresswoman in a tweet on Monday afternoon.
Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence became the first House member to signal his intention to join Bachmann’s newly-created caucus.
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