State of the Union 2013: The Tea Party Response

Impact

Much to the disappointment of the Republican establishment, the Tea Party will crash the rebuttal party with their own response to the State of the Union. Instead of the Republicans being able to showcase their rising star and show a new more inclusive side, the Tea Party will cut in and showcase a divided party. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky will do the honors and follow in the steps of Congresswoman Michele Bachman and presidential nominee Herman Cain. Senator Paul may be considering a run in 2016 and this is an opportunity to garner some national attention.