CNN: Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party

[Procrustes Stretched]

So, if this paans out, we have the beginning of the merging of the far right and the far left. This is going to be interesting to watch.

not really. with sheeple like this all it will take is a few speeches and a few television ads and the herd mentality will kick in. people who hate and demonize their opponents have a difficult time seeing the sense in compromise, which it would take.

look at what happened to Prime Minister Rabin in Israel--hatred will win out every time with these types.

 

[oreo]

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party

Grand Junction, Colorado (CNN) -- They are not typical Tea Party activists: A woman who voted for President Obama and believes he's a "phenomenal speaker." Another who said she was a "knee-jerk, bleeding heart liberal."

These two women are not alone.

Some Americans who say they have been sympathetic to Democratic causes in the past -- some even voted for Democratic candidates -- are angry with President Obama and his party. They say they are now supporting the Tea Party -- a movement that champions less government, lower taxes and the defeat of Democrats even though it's not formally aligned with the Republican Party.

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party - CNN.com

Sorry--didn't see your post first--so posted again.

Grand Junction, Colorado (CNN) -- They are not typical Tea Party activists: A woman who voted for President Obama and believes he's a "phenomenal speaker." Another who said she was a "knee-jerk, bleeding heart liberal."

These two women are not alone.

Some Americans who say they have been sympathetic to Democratic causes in the past -- some even voted for Democratic candidates -- are angry with President Obama and his party. They say they are now supporting the Tea Party -- a movement that champions less government, lower taxes and the defeat of Democrats even though it's not formally aligned with the Republican Party.

To be sure, the number of Democrats in the Tea Party movement is small. A recent CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll shows that while 96 percent of Tea Party activists identify themselves as either Republican or Independent, only 4 percent say they are Democrats.

Some of these disgruntled voters are taking part in the current Tea Party Express tour. The tour began in Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's hometown of Searchlight, Nevada, on March 28 and is making 44 stops across the nation. It ends in Washington on tax day -- April 15.

Ann Ducket attended the Tea Party rally in Grand Junction, Colorado, on Wednesday.

A lawyer and lifelong Democrat, Ducket made her political leanings clear: She said she was a campus community organizer for Democratic Sen. George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign, voted for Jimmy Carter and Al Gore, and previously ran for elective office in Colorado as a Democrat.

"I was a card-carrying member of the ACLU, and I probably did inhale in college," Ducket said.

Ducket, who is now an independent and did not vote for Obama, said the president has "carried things to an extreme."

"I think we've gone too far on the side of government doing too much," Ducket said. "The Democratic Party is wanting to take care of everyone, instead of helping everybody stand on their own two feet."

Roxanne Lewis expressed a similar point of view. A small business owner in Grand Junction, Lewis described herself as a lifelong Democrat and called the president a "phenomenal speaker." She voted for him because she "believed in what he was saying: change."

But, Lewis added, "I should've listened a lot closer when he talked about 'spreading the wealth.' "

Asked how she feels about having voted for the president, Lewis said "I feel lied to, cheated and raped."

Lewis criticized the taxpayer-funded bailouts of financial institutions, which began under former President George W. Bush, and the bailout of General Motors and Chrysler.

"These are not the Democrats that I have been brought up with," Lewis said. However, she said she will continue to be a Democrat.

"We hear from folks, probably at every rally, who say, 'I was a Democrat,' " Levi Russell, communications director for the Tea Party express tour, said.

"Having more Democrats join the movement shows that it is more representative of the American people than the antics of the Obama, [House Speaker Nancy] Pelosi, Reid leadership," Russell said.

The Democratic National Committee declined to comment.

David Saucedo is a rapper and community activist who frequently appears at Tea Party rallies. Using the stage name "Polatik," he performs rap songs that slam President Obama and the Democrats.

Though he eventually voted for GOP Sen. John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, he said he was initially impressed with the president.

Now Saucedo has turned into an Obama critic. "A lot of the things he says sound good, until you look at the consequences of what they will do on the long term."

Saucedo also said that most of his family voted for the president but now support the Tea Party. He said his sister in law's views sum up the family sentiment.

"She regrets voting for Barack Obama," he said.

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party

Grand Junction, Colorado (CNN) -- They are not typical Tea Party activists: A woman who voted for President Obama and believes he's a "phenomenal speaker." Another who said she was a "knee-jerk, bleeding heart liberal."

These two women are not alone.

Some Americans who say they have been sympathetic to Democratic causes in the past -- some even voted for Democratic candidates -- are angry with President Obama and his party. They say they are now supporting the Tea Party -- a movement that champions less government, lower taxes and the defeat of Democrats even though it's not formally aligned with the Republican Party.

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party - CNN.com

Disgruntled:

Synonyms: annoyed, bad tempered, bellyaching, crabbing, crabby, cranky, griping, grouchy, grousing, grumpy, irritable, irritated, kicking, kvetching, malcontent, malcontented, peeved, peevish, petulant, put out, sulky, sullen, testy..,
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yep that about sums up the Tea Party.

btw, when I left the Democratic party, I did so over principles, not the misanthropic feelings of the troglodytes who are profiled.

add this to your list...

 

[oreo]

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party - CNN.com

Disgruntled:

Synonyms: annoyed, bad tempered, bellyaching, crabbing, crabby, cranky, griping, grouchy, grousing, grumpy, irritable, irritated, kicking, kvetching, malcontent, malcontented, peeved, peevish, petulant, put out, sulky, sullen, testy..,
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yep that about sums up the Tea Party.

btw, when I left the Democratic party, I did so over principles, not the misanthropic feelings of the troglodytes who are profiled.

add this to your list...

So after all of that--who exactly did you vote for?---:

 

[Yurt]

I guess a few Dems watch Beck.

once again, the all powerful republicans, its a bush's fault, it must be because someone listened to beck or rush

can't be any other reason, certaintly nothing the dems did because they have no power over anyone or anything

 

[gautama]

A friend sent me this message: Dorothy is 71 years old.

Today, if Dorothy were to encounter:

Men with no brains, no hearts, and no courage........

She wouldn't be in Oz.........

She would be with the MARXIST Muslim PC Protector Obami Salami and his Stooges.

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party - CNN.com

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party

David Saucedo is a rapper and community activist who frequently appears at Tea Party rallies. Using the stage name "Polatik," he performs rap songs that slam President Obama and the Democrats.

Though he eventually voted for GOP Sen. John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, he said he was initially impressed with the president.

Now Saucedo has turned into an Obama critic

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"We hear from folks, probably at every rally, who say, 'I was a Democrat,' " Levi Russell, communications director for the Tea Party express tour, said.

"Having more Democrats join the movement shows that it is more representative of the American people than the antics of the Obama, [House Speaker Nancy] Pelosi, Reid leadership," Russell said.

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A woman who voted for President Obama and believes he's a "phenomenal speaker." Another who said she was a "knee-jerk, bleeding heart liberal."

Ann Ducket attended the Tea Party rally...

A lawyer and lifelong Democrat,...She said she was a campus community organizer for Democratic Sen. George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign, voted for Jimmy Carter and Al Gore, and previously ran for elective office in Colorado as a Democrat.

"I was a card-carrying member of the ACLU, and I probably did inhale in college," Ducket said.

Ducket, who is now an independent and did not vote for Obama,...

Roxanne Lewis expressed a similar point of view...Lewis described herself as a lifelong Democrat and called the president a "phenomenal speaker." She voted for him ...

Lewis criticized the taxpayer-funded bailouts of financial institutions, which began under former President George W. Bush, and the bailout of General Motors and Chrysler.

"These are not the Democrats that I have been brought up with," Lewis said. However, she said she will continue to be a Democrat.

not very helpful

 

[asaratis]

...a phony thread title.

The truth hurts, doesn't it?

 

[asaratis]

Obama and the Obama Zombies can't stand the fact that the Tea Party is bi-partisan and support for Obamacare and socialism is not.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party - CNN.com

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party

David Saucedo is a rapper and community activist who frequently appears at Tea Party rallies. Using the stage name "Polatik," he performs rap songs that slam President Obama and the Democrats.

Though he eventually voted for GOP Sen. John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, he said he was initially impressed with the president.

Now Saucedo has turned into an Obama critic

---

"We hear from folks, probably at every rally, who say, 'I was a Democrat,' " Levi Russell, communications director for the Tea Party express tour, said.

"Having more Democrats join the movement shows that it is more representative of the American people than the antics of the Obama, [House Speaker Nancy] Pelosi, Reid leadership," Russell said.

---

A woman who voted for President Obama and believes he's a "phenomenal speaker." Another who said she was a "knee-jerk, bleeding heart liberal."

Ann Ducket attended the Tea Party rally...

A lawyer and lifelong Democrat,...She said she was a campus community organizer for Democratic Sen. George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign, voted for Jimmy Carter and Al Gore, and previously ran for elective office in Colorado as a Democrat.

"I was a card-carrying member of the ACLU, and I probably did inhale in college," Ducket said.

Ducket, who is now an independent and did not vote for Obama,...

Roxanne Lewis expressed a similar point of view...Lewis described herself as a lifelong Democrat and called the president a "phenomenal speaker." She voted for him ...

Lewis criticized the taxpayer-funded bailouts of financial institutions, which began under former President George W. Bush, and the bailout of General Motors and Chrysler.

"These are not the Democrats that I have been brought up with," Lewis said. However, she said she will continue to be a Democrat.

not very helpful

Provide evidence the headline is phony. You have done no such thing in your opening post.

 

[California Girl]

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party - CNN.com

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party

David Saucedo is a rapper and community activist who frequently appears at Tea Party rallies. Using the stage name "Polatik," he performs rap songs that slam President Obama and the Democrats.

Though he eventually voted for GOP Sen. John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, he said he was initially impressed with the president.

Now Saucedo has turned into an Obama critic

---

"We hear from folks, probably at every rally, who say, 'I was a Democrat,' " Levi Russell, communications director for the Tea Party express tour, said.

"Having more Democrats join the movement shows that it is more representative of the American people than the antics of the Obama, [House Speaker Nancy] Pelosi, Reid leadership," Russell said.

---

A woman who voted for President Obama and believes he's a "phenomenal speaker." Another who said she was a "knee-jerk, bleeding heart liberal."

Ann Ducket attended the Tea Party rally...

A lawyer and lifelong Democrat,...She said she was a campus community organizer for Democratic Sen. George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign, voted for Jimmy Carter and Al Gore, and previously ran for elective office in Colorado as a Democrat.

"I was a card-carrying member of the ACLU, and I probably did inhale in college," Ducket said.

Ducket, who is now an independent and did not vote for Obama,...

Roxanne Lewis expressed a similar point of view...Lewis described herself as a lifelong Democrat and called the president a "phenomenal speaker." She voted for him ...

Lewis criticized the taxpayer-funded bailouts of financial institutions, which began under former President George W. Bush, and the bailout of General Motors and Chrysler.

"These are not the Democrats that I have been brought up with," Lewis said. However, she said she will continue to be a Democrat.

not very helpful

Provide evidence the headline is phony. You have done no such thing in your opening post.

The truth and Dainty are not comfortable bedfellows. If fact, he wouldn't know the truth if it introduced itself, with references. Dainty is a whiner. That is all.

 

[California Girl]

Obama and the Obama Zombies can't stand the fact that the Tea Party is bi-partisan and support for Obamacare and socialism is not.

The TEA Parties are more representative of the majority than either party.

 

[midcan5]

"To serve the public faithfully and at the same time please it entirely is impossible." Ben Franklin

One has to shake their head, where were these people when Cheney/Bush were giving away a surplus to the rich, invading a sovereign nation at the cost of a billion a week, looking the other way as the financial system started to collapse? Seems power not only corrupts, but its loss creates insanity at an increased level.


"The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves." William Hazlitt

 

[Stephanie]

Oh boy this should be fun when the Democrats who are joining the Tea Party get a hefty does of all the NAMES their fellow Democrats-Progressives are calling them.

TEABAGGERS
racist
rednecks
TERRORIST
anarchist
uneducated
did I leave anything off?

I wonder if this is going to put a crimp in Dantes postings of the TEA PARTY and how bad bad bad they are.

 

[editec]

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party

Doesn't surprise me one bit.

Democratic voters are hardly monolithic in their political views.

 

[maineman]

Obama and the Obama Zombies can't stand the fact that the Tea Party is bi-partisan and support for Obamacare and socialism is not.

The TEA Parties are more representative of the majority than either party.

the mere fact that that MIGHT be true makes me even more excited to move to Merida, Mexico next year!

 

[Defiant1]

Obama and the Obama Zombies can't stand the fact that the Tea Party is bi-partisan and support for Obamacare and socialism is not.

The TEA Parties are more representative of the majority than either party.

the mere fact that that MIGHT be true makes me even more excited to move to Merida, Mexico next year!

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out





Sir....

 

[maineman]

The TEA Parties are more representative of the majority than either party.

the mere fact that that MIGHT be true makes me even more excited to move to Merida, Mexico next year!

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out





Sir....

Oh... I won't. And that retirement check you send me every month goes a LONG way down there. Thanks again for that... and the free healthcare too. Have fun while I'm gone.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Obama and the Obama Zombies can't stand the fact that the Tea Party is bi-partisan and support for Obamacare and socialism is not.

The TEA Parties are more representative of the majority than either party.

the mere fact that that MIGHT be true makes me even more excited to move to Merida, Mexico next year!

Ya great plan, go to a country where drug gangs pretty much run anything they choose to run.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

the mere fact that that MIGHT be true makes me even more excited to move to Merida, Mexico next year!

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out





Sir....

Oh... I won't. And that retirement check you send me every month goes a LONG way down there. Thanks again for that... and the free healthcare too. Have fun while I'm gone.

Tricare pays in foreign Countries? First I heard of that. And again hope you have enough to buy a couple VERY good body guards, of course you can't possible out pay a drug gang.