Democrats' Tea Party Moment? Don't Count On It
August 10, 2026·about 1 hour ago·via usatoday.com
Democrats are experiencing internal fractures as progressive activists challenge establishment figures in key primary races, but skeptics question whether this represents a genuine grassroots movement comparable to the Tea Party's impact on Republicans. The comparison misses a crucial distinction: the Tea Party fundamentally reshaped GOP ideology and candidate selection, while Democratic progressives remain largely contained within the party apparatus. Read more about this...