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Line 2: − − The origins of the current Tea Party movement can be traced back to circa 2007. Republican Congressman, Dr. Ron Paul's presidential campaign received a 24 hour, record breaking, money bomb on December 16, 2007;<ref> Ron Paul's Tea Party-- a bigger money bomb (2007).http://www.cnet.com/news/ron-pauls-tea-party-a-bigger-money-bomb/</ref> which coincided with the 234th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. This fundraising event was fueled by Paul supporters who were not happy with the Republican establishment. This event directly contributed to creating a libertarian revival and divide in the Republican Party, one that continues to this day.<ref>Kenneth P. Vogel. Associated Press. http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2007-12-17-ronpaul-fundraising_N.htm. Accessed August 1st, 2014</ref>[23][24] Ron Paul continues to be a prominent force in the Tea Party movement, such as endorsing Tea party candidates,[25] and also giving talks and speeches alongside prominent Tea party activist, and 2008 Vice Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin.[26][27] Sarah Palin has at times disagreed with Paul on foreign policy,[28] but eventually Sarah Palin changed her views on foreign policy and interventionism because of Ron Paul's inspiration and stance on limited government.[29] In 2012 she defended him against critics by saying, "[Paul's] The Only One Doing Something About Reining In Gov’t Growth"[30] Ron Paul had a direct affect on changing other prominent Republican's beliefs on the Federal Reserve. Rick Perry, Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin and many others changed their views about the Federal Reserve after hearing Paul's opinions on the matter.[31] −
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== Beginnings ==
== Beginnings ==
The birth of the Tea Party Movement is often traced to February 2009; however, while [[Rick Santelli|Rick Santelli's]] famous impassioned speech on CNBC was perhaps the most visible spark that ignited Tea Party gatherings across the nation, the movement's genesis was in progress long before that notable day.<ref>Tea Party Arose From Conservatives Steeped in Crisis. [http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304173704575578332725182228.html Birth of a Movement], ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', October 29, 2010.</ref> The movement was in gestation for years, in the hearts and minds of American citizens concerned about the path down which [[progressive]] policies have been taking the United States of America. The emergence of the Tea party Movement has been called [[Main Street]] America's indictment against the ruling class.<ref>Doug Mainwaring. [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/aug/13/tea-partys-inception-a-rebirth/ MAINWARING: Tea Party's inception a rebirth], ''[[The Washington Times]]'', August 13, 2010.</ref>
The birth of the Tea Party Movement is often traced to February 2009; however, while [[Rick Santelli|Rick Santelli's]] famous impassioned speech on CNBC was perhaps the most visible spark that ignited Tea Party gatherings across the nation, the movement's genesis was in progress long before that notable day.<ref>Tea Party Arose From Conservatives Steeped in Crisis. [http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304173704575578332725182228.html Birth of a Movement], ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', October 29, 2010.</ref> The movement was in gestation for years, in the hearts and minds of American citizens concerned about the path down which [[progressive]] policies have been taking the United States of America. The emergence of the Tea party Movement has been called [[Main Street]] America's indictment against the ruling class.<ref>Doug Mainwaring. [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/aug/13/tea-partys-inception-a-rebirth/ MAINWARING: Tea Party's inception a rebirth], ''[[The Washington Times]]'', August 13, 2010.</ref>