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40%

The percent of people who have an unfavorable view of the Tea Party, according to a recent New York Times/CBS News Poll. Last year, 18 percent expressed negative opinions.

The percent of people who have an unfavorable view of the Tea Party, according to a recent New York Times/CBS News Poll. Last year, 18 percent expressed negative opinions.  

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.