Tea Party Movement

Next, we'd like to get your overall opinion of some people in the news. As I read each name, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of these people -- or if you have never heard of them. How about -- The Tea Party Movement?

Do you consider yourself to be -- [ROTATED: a supporter of the Tea Party movement, an opponent of the Tea Party movement], or neither?

As I read some names and groups, please tell me how much confidence you have in each to do or to recommend the right thing for the economy -- a great deal, a fair amount, only a little, or almost none. How about -- Tea Party movement leaders

How important should it be for the Republican leaders in Congress to take into account the objectives and positions of the Tea Party movement when it comes to dealing with the problems facing the nation -- very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not important at all?

Of the following, who would you like to have the most influence on federal government policies over the next year -- [RANDOM ORDER: President Obama, the Democratic leaders in Congress, the Republican leaders in Congress, (or) Republican members of Congress supported by the Tea Party movement]?

Republican members of Congress supported by the Tea Party movement

The Republican leaders in Congress

The Democratic leaders in Congress

Regardless of whether you support or oppose the Tea Party movement, do you think it has or has not done each of the following? How about -- [RANDOM ORDER]?

Energized people to get more involved in the political process

Made the political parties more responsive to the views of ordinary citizens

Created deeper political divisions in the U.S. than previously existed

Do you consider yourself to be -- [ROTATED: a supporter of the Tea Party movement, an opponent of the Tea Party movement], or neither?

(Asked of those who support the Tea Party movement) Would you say you are active in the Tea Party movement, or supportive of the Tea Party movement but not active in it? By active, we mean attending Tea Party rallies, donating money or working on the campaigns of candidates endorsed by the Tea Party.

COMBINED RESULTS: BASED ON NATIONAL ADULTS

(Active in Tea Party movement)

(Not active in Tea Party movement)

Since Barack Obama took office, do you think the Republican Party has become more conservative, or not?

(Asked of those who think the Republican Party has gotten more conservative) Do you think the Republican Party has become more conservative mostly because of the influence of the Tea Party movement or mostly for other reasons?

COMBINED RESPONSES: BASED ON NATIONAL ADULTS

(Mostly because of Tea Party influence)

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