Now that article is a bit of a pile, although, it would be interesting to see the dems turn on their golden boy, but I doubt it.
There was a rag tag bunch that took on the establishment here in America over tyranny and taxation, the establishment were known as the Red Coats. The tea party has people from both parties, I think under estimating them is a mistake.
I think Obama will need something major to stay in office, like a war or a major attack. I guess we'll see.