This seems to be the democrat’s favorite game this year.
Michigan’s democrat secretary of state candidate is neck deep in the false tea party attempt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOdt3gU1NAs&feature=player_embedded
I’ve since found that, according to the NY Times, the ‘Rats are doing this all over the country:
Democrats Back Third Parties to Siphon Votes
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/23/us/politics/23dems.html?_r=2&ref=todayspaper&pagewanted=all
Seeking any advantage in their effort to retain control of Congress, Democrats are working behind the scenes in a number of tight races to bolster long-shot third-party candidates who have platforms at odds with the Democratic agenda but hold the promise of siphoning Republican votes.