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Tea Party movement
The
Tea Party movement
is an American political movement known for its
conservative
positions and its role in the
Republican Party
. Members of the movement have called for a reduction of the
U.S. national debt
and
federal budget deficit
by reducing
government spending
, and for lower
taxes
. The movement opposes government-sponsored
universal healthcare
and has been described as a mixture of
libertarian
,
populist
, and
conservative
activists. It has sponsored
multiple protests
and supported
various political candidates
since 2009. Various polls have found that slightly over 10% of Americans identify as members.
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