GOP Woos Tea Parties

Michael Steele and the GOP are desperately trying to woo alienated Tea Partiers in eager anticipation of a Republican landslide victory in November. The two groups are uneasily contemplating a marriage of convenience (at least a temporary one) that serves their mutual interests. Some conservatives within the Tea Party movement have accused their leaders of selling out their principles for short term political gain. Mainstream Republicans are wary of aggressive populists attempting to hijack local party organizations. Given the history of Tea Party animosity toward the GOP, it remains to be seen whether this proposed alliance will bear political fruit.