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- iHaveNet.com: Politics
by Paul Bedard
Sarah Palin (© Donna Grethen)
Finally a report that tells Washington what it really wants to know: Who are the tea party movement members.
Not so shockingly, they are Republican leaning fiscal hawks who don't want a third party and prefer Sarah Palin for president in 2012.
A group called the
Here's the release and links the group sent:
CHICAGO - A new study released today reveals that
The results of the full report can be found at www.activistinsightsreport.com.
The Sam Adams report offers the first-ever insights into the
The findings confirm that a large number of
Three political issues stood out as being the most important to
Other findings of the study include:
-- 86 percent oppose the formation of a third-party.
-- 36 percent support a 2012 Sarah Palin Presidential candidacy.
-- 81 percent have a website for their organization.
-- 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"
Extensive interviews revealed that many are struggling with questions of leadership, purpose, and identity, but they are driven by an overwhelming, often personal, feeling that future generations' well-being weighs on their shoulders. Many of those interviewed also referenced a need for better branding of the movement so they are not seen as extremists, and cited new friendships as one of the most rewarding benefits of involvement.
The results of the study are based on in-depth "laddering" interviews to determine activists' core connections to the movement, and to understand what their hopes and fears are for the country and the Tea Parties themselves. The Early Adopters also included a survey of more than 50
For the full report findings, survey questions, methodology, and a preview video visit www.activistinsightsreport.com, or www.samadamsalliance.org.
Available at Amazon.com:
The Political Fix: Changing the Game of American Democracy, from the Grassroots to the White House
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