[alicewonders]

Since when are ‘tea parties’ organized this way?

I agree. Do these 'tea party' organizations have memberships? How does the group feel about this? This seems to be the opposite of the whole tea party intent. I know when I go to a tea party event - there is no "leader" of the group that speaks for me.

[mdittmar]

Speaking of the Tea Party group I am a member of,the group does not endorse candidates,individual members can back who they want.

[sodpoodle]

I am guessing someone took the initiative to organize a get-together - gave a few speeches - invited attendees to speak up and took a show of hands.

It seems like a natural evolution - to congregate - converse and come to a consensus. Or not;)

[Cathy]

They are calling themselves “organizers” not “leaders” - almost like an administrator. I suspect they could say say ‘spokesman”.