[Flashpoint]

Their social policy decisions are heavily tied to their conservative Christian beliefs. All political parties twist the facts when making claims, but the Tea Baggers genuinely believe God is on their side, and therefore there is no need to compromise. Aborton is wrong, homosexuality is wrong, and social programs should be managed by the church.

Unfortunately, Obama and the Democratic Party don't seem to understand that, and continue to give ground in an attempt for bipartisanship. In the end he'll just wind up looking weak, and even the moderate elements of the Republican party will be pushed aside.

Personally I don't want to live in a theocracy, so I'm very opposed to their positions. I see most of them as the 20% of Americans who thought things were just great at the end of Bush's term.

Most of the Tea Party strength probably comes from the level of discontent with the economy. High unemployment usually leads to radicalization, so if the economic situation improves, I tend to think you'll see the more moderate voices return.