The Political Crisis in the US and the Fight for Independent Politics

The Political Crisis in the US and the Fight for Independent Politics: he first response to the political crisis was the Tea Party movement. Although much of this movement has been and continues to be funded by corporate money, its appeal to masses of people stems from the recognition of the political crisis in our country.
The massive and sustained demonstrations in Madison, WI found their strength in the reaction to the growing corporate control of the U.S. and the corruption of traditional politicians. The Occupy Wall Street movement has permanently changed the political climate in our country. It has placed economic inequality (We are the 99%) and the demand for genuine democracy (This is what Democracy looks like) as the burning issues of the day.
This is the political environment that progressives find themselves in today.