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When things went from bad to worse, the Tea Party became a guiding star for residents.

Pat Cooper, the managing editor of the Fayette County News, commenting on the Tea Party's rapid takeover of the Georgia county local government in 2010 and 2012 elections.

Pat Cooper, the managing editor of the Fayette County News, commenting on the Tea Party's rapid takeover of the Georgia county local government in 2010 and 2012 elections.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.
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