And I agree with you... these marches have an effect.
I read some on liberal sites (to know the enemy) and some liberals say the tea party gatherings/town hall meetings/marches swayed the election. So these events, while greatly downplayed in the media, ARE noticed. It’s an accumulative effect and we must keep the pressure on, now that we have the clear upper hand.
My brother, though not involved in the Tea party movement, stated matter of factly, and to my surprise, that the ONLY reason the Republicans had the success of this election was because of the Tea Party movement. If you knew him you too would be amazed he saw this. I think most realize this truth and those who play the Tea Party down know as well which is why they choose to attack it and those who organize these.