According to pollster Scott Rasmussen, the bailouts of banks by the Bush and Obama administrations triggered the Tea Party’s rise. The interviewer adds that the movement's anger centers on two issues, quoting Rasmussen as saying, "They think federal spending, deficits and taxes are too high, and they think no one in Washington is listening to them, and that latter point is really, really important." The movement has no central leadership but is a loose affiliation of smaller local groups. The mo …

If you're socially tolerant and fiscally responsible, and you'd like to meet with like-minded liberty-lovers in San Diego County, this is your group! San Diego hosts several active liberty-focused meetings, and actively supports Libertarian campaigns for local offices, plus campaigns for socially tolerant, fiscally responsible legislation. Join our revolutionary return to common sense!

This group aims to bring together people who want to make California a more prosperous place through promoting business friendly politics. Our mission is to increase awareness of the benefits of a fiscally responsible, pro-business, socially inclusive politics. We aim to contribute to politicians and causes which promote these values and philosophy. We believe the California Republican Party needs to get better organized and re-brand itself: pro-immigration, pro-school choice, pro-small business …