Why would any of the Tea Party have a problem with Romney? After all, he does like drink tea...
In reality, both the GOP (almost all) and Romney have been trying to distance themselves from the Tea Party from day one. After all, how can they benefit from being in control of a party that does not expand government, expand spending, and expand benefits!
Yes, the GOP is not unlike the Democrats - just matters who controls the purse strings!
Last I heard, Mormons don’t drink tea.