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Tea Party Candidates Turn Mockery into Campaign Donations

Sure, the movement may have a few fruitcakes, says Mark McKinnon, but it’s also backed surprise performers like Sharron Angle and Rand Paul—and all the establishment and media scorn just sends more campaign donations their way.

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Sharron Angle & Rand Paul (AP Photo 2)

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