There is also value in keeping in mind that tea party type individuals, AKA conservatives, were once mainstream in this country. They became known as extremists, racists, terrorists, etc when the dems lurched much further to the left and the GOP establishment jogged along behind like good little pets wanting to keep their scraps.
One or two guys stand for their voters instead of going along to get along, and look at the right and left wing country clubbers (Senate) go ballistic. Quite telling.
Do you agree with Gore, Reid, and Pelosi and consider those who disagree with this bill that was rammed down their throats terrorists, anarchists, and arsonists? Straight up or down...yes or no.