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First a Tea Party, Now a Coffee Party

You knew it had to happen, eventually. In response to the Tea Party, a largely conservative/libertarian political action faction that advocates free markets, and small government (except defense spending), a liberal/populist Coffee Party political action faction has formed.

The Coffee Party's underlying principle is that government is "not the enemy of the people, but the expression of our collective will, and that we must participate in the democratic process in order to address the challenges we face as Americans." The first National Coffee Party Day was held last Saturday, March 13.

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Will the Tea Party Endure?

What to make of the Tea Party at this junction? It's too soon to tell. You'll hear a great of rhetoric, and banter and hype, but regarding a systematic and professional evaluation of 'the TP,' there just aren't enough data points yet.

Hence, for now, place them in the category of a faction. Factions are more likely to be merged into an existing party, form a separate interest group, or disband.

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The unemployed are seeking answers: Obama, Democrats must deliver

As most investors know, before President Obama took the oath of office, there were a half dozen problems waiting for him and his administration -- problems that no-doubt have discouraged many qualified, future aspirants from even thinking of running for the presidency during what will surely be a decade of repair and correction for the United States.

But if one had to isolate one problem President Obama must fix -- one on which his presidency will likely hinge -- it would be, of course, the U.S. economy, and within that, the issue of jobs.

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