Is the Tea Party Movement going to turn into a third political party?
Supposedly there is a petition drive underway trying to get the party on the election ballot.
The action is drawing strong responses from people who say it is not a political party. They are adamantly denying the suggestion and claim that any efforts to turn the movement into a political party are probably being made by Democrats in an effort to discredit the movement.
We are starting to receive letters espousing both positions in this debate.
Until a formal party is established, The Oakland Press cannot say yes or no to the question.
So, to be fair to our readers, we will run letters that have taken both sides of the issue.
As heated as the demonstrations have been by tea party rally participates, we expect the debate over this issue to be equally as passionate.
Let us know what you think.