Tea party’s impact still unclear, S.D. officials say
September 16, 2010 at 3:23 am in The Daily Republic
The success of tea party candidates in several elections Tuesday could be “mixed news” for Republicans, Sen. Tim Johnson said Wednesday.
Johnson, D-S.D., said the tea party wins could mean the Republican Party will become “the party of the tea party.” He discussed the election results and other issues during a teleconference with South Dakota journalists Wednesday.
Tea party candidates have claimed wins in Republican primaries in Nevada, Delaware, New York and elsewhere this election season. Continue Reading
