The article discusses the impulse among Democrats to form a liberal counterpart to the Tea Party. While Republicans successfully used the Tea Party for mobilization and power following Obama's election, the author argues that a similar movement would not work for Democrats and could be detrimental. The historical context is explored, focusing on the origins of the Tea Party from an emotional response to federal economic measures during Obama's presidency, and the author warns that emulating such a model invites destructive politics.
"The Tea Party was born toward the end of the first full month of Obama's first term... it was a collection of organizations, local clubs and grass-roots groups."
"The Democrats would fight fire with fire, and we would all get burned. A new Tea Party wouldn't work for the Democrats..."
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