For the GOP, Insiders Finish Last | Wilson Research Strategies Political Insider Journal

For the GOP, Insiders Finish Last | Wilson Research Strategies Political Insider Journal

Revolt against corporate welfare? "Many, like Sen. Graham, chalk up the strength of the Tea Party to the anger-fueled 'throw the bums out' mentality that is gripping the GOP electorate in the wake of the Obama administration's liberal policy initiatives. While that dynamic certainly plays a major role, it does not account for the fact that insiders aren't the only candidates being defeated en masse by Tea Partiers. Businessmen candidates, whom many analysts predicted would be strong in 2010 due to the troubled economy, are also falling short when faced with conservative activist opponents."