The tea party is a positive development for the Republican party. It is great that finally we are seeing candidates who are different from the establishment. The Democrats and the Republican establishment have almost bankrupted this country over the past 10+ years and it is about time to see small government, small taxes, more personal freedom candidates winning. Hopefully we can get these people to Washington and begin the process of saving this country. If they go to Washington and catch "Potomac Fever" then we will vote them out and send someone else. Sending the same ole same ole is definitely not working.