What? The Tea Parties weren't a pitchfork and torch rebellion against Obama, they were to raise awareness of bigger gov't, unchecked spending, and burdening the American people with bailing out unscrupulous companies and CEO's. If Obama appears to be going that way then yes, the Tea Parties hoped to get his attention...not threaten this ever-popular president. Second, don't get all politically biased with statements like "conservative pundits"...it's about America my friend...and don't forget it