From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_Party_movement
The origins of the current Tea Party movement can be traced back to circa 2007. The movement's beginnings were kick-started by Republican Congressman Dr. Ron Paul in 2007. His GOP presidential campaign received a 24-hour, record breaking, money bomb on December 16, 2007;[SUP][22][/SUP] which is the 234th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. This event directly contributed to creating a libertarian revival and divide in the Republican Party.[SUP][23][/SUP][SUP][24][/SUP][SUP][25][/SUP] Ron Paul continues to be a prominent force in the Tea Party movement, such as endorsing Tea party candidates,[SUP][26][/SUP] and also giving talks and speeches alongside prominent Tea party activist, and 2008 Vice Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin.[SUP][27][/SUP][SUP][28]
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The origins of the current Tea Party movement can be traced back to circa 2007. The movement's beginnings were kick-started by Republican Congressman Dr. Ron Paul in 2007. His GOP presidential campaign received a 24-hour, record breaking, money bomb on December 16, 2007;[SUP][22][/SUP] which is the 234th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. This event directly contributed to creating a libertarian revival and divide in the Republican Party.[SUP][23][/SUP][SUP][24][/SUP][SUP][25][/SUP] Ron Paul continues to be a prominent force in the Tea Party movement, such as endorsing Tea party candidates,[SUP][26][/SUP] and also giving talks and speeches alongside prominent Tea party activist, and 2008 Vice Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin.[SUP][27][/SUP][SUP][28]
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