http://www.politico.com/...
A Florida conservative has registered an official "Tea Party" with the office of the Secretary of State, and is promising to run candidates against Republicans and Democrats in state and national races.
Hey John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, John McCain and all you big Republican party leaders, did you see this one coming?
I'm sure glad you sucked up to them, aren't you?
Do you boys think your former team member, Dick Armey, has done you a favor? Aw shucks, ya think he's in it for the $$$$$$$$$$? I'll leave that one to Rachel.
"The current system has become mired in the sludge of special interest money that seeks to control the leadership of both parties. It’s time for real change," says Orlando lawyer Frederic O’Neal, the new party's chairman, who couldn't be reached immediately by phone, in a press release.
A spokeswoman for the Florida Secretary of State, Jennifer Davis, said the party had registered in August.
O'Neal compared his party's role to that of the Conservative Party in New York's 23rd District. Florida, however, lacks the "fusion" rules that has allowed third parties in New York to amass influence by offering their ballot line to acceptable major-party candidates.
It's unclear if O'Neal, who has represented high-profile tax protesters, has the wherewithal to organize a movement that prides itself on spontaneity and existing outside party structures.
I would be the first to admit that I know absolutely zilch about "fusion" rules etc. I have no clue if this is a real threat or not. I have no idea whether this is a "big deal" or not. I do know that it gave me a chuckle.
I'm going out to restock my popcorn shelf.