Analyzing the tea party

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Tea party supporters demonstrate before the arrival of President Barack Obama at the Renaissance Grand Hotel, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in St. Louis.
AP Photo/Jeff Curry

Three political analysts discuss the tea party -- how it compares to other populist movements, why it's attracted such a devoted following, and what impact it might have on U.S. politics. The analysts spoke at the 2010 Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado.

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