The Pros And Cons Of The Tea Party
Republicans are still trying to sort out the power of the tea party.
KYW's Larry Kane reports the Republican establishment has been stunned by the Tea Party movement.
In Pennsylvania Renee Amore, deputy director of the Republican Party says she likes the spirit but worries about candidate selection:
"One, I think a lot of people are confused because there's so many Tea Party folks in this movement. You don't know who's who, where's where. I was just telling my colleague over here. So one they have to be real clear. Two, I like the energy of it and the way they're using technology and we as the Republican Party need to do more of that. We are concerned because we want to make sure we get the best candidates, the right candidates. We want to make sure people do their due diligence. Just don't put anybody up to run at anytime."
Don Adams, head of the Independence hall Tea Party movement, says the media is misinterpreting the selection of Christine O'Donnel. That in reality, there are strong qualities in her bid for the Senate:
"We think she's terrific. No one talks about her, her strong pionts. She's extremely articulate, she's attractive, she knows the issues inside out. She has a lot to offer this country. I think if she wins in an upset in Delaware in November I think she's going to be a rising star."
Don Adams adds the tea party is more of a movement than a party.
