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In a few days, Americans could carve a monument to the Tea Party's power -- or etch out the movement's political tombstone. The outcome of the midterm elections will either validate the Tea Party as a national force or cause both Democrats and Republicans to second-guess the movement's impact. But dead or alive after Election Day, the Tea Party has earned a place in history.
  • Watch 'Boiling Point: Inside the Tea Party,' Saturday & Sunday, 8 p.m.

A glimpse into populist history

What is the Tea Party?

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The machine within the GOP is going to understand that this 'we the people' message is rising.

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