The Tea Party Divided: The Hidden Diversity of a Maturing Movement

The Hidden Diversity of a Maturing Movement

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Civics

• Author: Heath Brown
• ISBN: 9781440836459
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication: August 18, 2015
• Imprint: Praeger
• Language: English

Unlike previous books on the Tea Party, this work looks at the second phase of party growth to show that what was once considered a monolithic movement is truly a collection of different opinions.

• Looks at the differences in Tea Party organizations around the country, including their funding sources

• Analyzes the political positions taken by party members and the voting records of congressional Tea Party legislators

• Shows the variations among Tea Party members, including regional, gender, and issue differences

• Analyzes Tea Party campaign spending and funding sources

• Offers predictions about the party's future