This is also why the Republicans are seeking to capture the Tea Party movement’s energy for partisan purposes, overrunning it with well-paid operatives, particularly from former Representative Dick Armey’s fundraising and advocacy organization. Moreover, Tea Party gatherings have increasingly become a platform for Republican candidates seeking the support of a highly mobilized electoral base.
而这也是共和党为何正寻求攫取茶党运动的能量来实现其私利，并大洒金钱（特别是借助前众议院议员迪克·阿尔梅的筹款及宣传组织）来过度运作这些运动。而茶党的集会也已逐渐成为共和党候选人获取一股具有高度动员性的选民基础的平台。