Who Are The Tea Party Activists?
Posted by Melissa Nash on March 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Did you know that:
•A large number are politically involved for the first time. 47 percent of activists surveyed said that they were “uninvolved” or “rarely involved” in politics before their participation in Tea Party groups.
•When asked which issues were “very important” to them, 92 percent said “budget,” 85 percent said “economy,” and 80 percent said “defense.”
•No respondents listed social issues as an “important direction” for the movement.
•86 percent oppose the formation of a third-party.
•90 percent cited “to stand up for my beliefs” when characterizing their initial reason for involvement.
•62 percent identified as Republicans, 28 percent as Independents, 10 percent as “Tea Party”
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The Early Adopters includes a survey of Tea Party activists from around the country, and an analysis of Tea Party leaders’ business cards to examine their use of color, word-choice, and self-described role. Watch the video, read the findings, and see what you can learn about these activists.