Tea Party
Christine O'Donnell, center, answers questions from the mediawhile at a Sussex County (Del.) Republican Committee Picnic on Sunday. Jessica Kourkounis /Associated Press hide caption
On 'Morning Edition': Don't Underestimate The Tea Party
Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Pope Benedict XVI in Edinburgh, Scotland, today. Dan Kitwood/Getty hide caption
Michele Kelemen on 'Morning Edition'
A Del. Tea Party activist celebrates Christine O'Donnell's win. Rob Carr/Associated Press hide caption
Republican Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell addresses supporters after winning the Republican nomination for Senate in Delaware, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, in Dover, Del. O'Donnell upset Rep. Mike Castle. Rob Carr/AP hide caption
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with political scientist Ross Baker
Clint Didier, Republican and tea party candidate for Senate in Washington. Campaign Photo Provided hide caption