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When CNBC Created the Tea Party

‘THIS IS AMERICA!’

The business network has become enemy number one for the Republican Party, but one of its star reporters is often credited with launching the Tea Party movement six years ago.

Andrew Kirell

Published Oct. 30 2015 3:04PM EDT

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Andrew Kirell

Andrew Kirell

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