What did the Tea Party really mean?

Nothing.

It was always about nothing. It was a phantom movement with incoherent goals and nebulous membership and leadership.

Now, the proof: no one in the new Congress, even those elected by the 'The Party' is paying much attention to them. Here's the opening line of Dana Milbank's assessment in today's Washington Post:

Dear Tea Party voter: You've been had.

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But stay tuned, the cable news and the MSM and the Blogs will be bringing back the specter of the dread Tea Party for years now.

ever hear of the Soccer Moms?
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