Topic: Rick Santelli

Occupy Wall Street: Can it ever match tea party clout?

Economic conditions have seemed ripe for a popular uprising from the left, and now 'Occupy Wall Street' protests are marshaling those forces. But so far the tea party has greater focus and intensity.

Opinion: The tea party will fail -- unless it fully embraces individualism as a moral ideal

The tea party's aim to restore America's founding ideals is commendable, but it still harbors the same moral impetus that's justified bigger government since the Progressive Era. To deliver on its promise to restore lost freedoms, the tea party must anchor its work in Ayn Rand's understanding that all schemes that sacrifice the individual to society are morally wrong.

The meteoric rise of the tea party -- and the limits of its power

After a year and a half of stirring America's political pot, the tea party and its followers on Election Day won about 35 percent of the seats they targeted. Going forward, the tea party may find its strength to be at the state and local level.

What is the 'tea party' and how is it shaking up American politics?

Here's your guide to FAQs about the tea party: What is the tea party? How did the movement get started? Could it determine the balance of congressional power?

Trouble brewing between the Tea Party movement and the GOP?

Members of the Tea Party movement say they are not beholden to the GOP.

Why Americans are so angry

From 'tea party' protesters to antiwar advocates, Americans on all sides of the political spectrum seem angry about something. But for all the tumult, the disaffection today is far less than in many periods in the past.

New Tea Party PAC: Can it raise $10 million for midterm revolt?

Tea Party Nation announced at its first convention Friday that it’s forming a political action committee to help fund, train, and guide upstart campaigns across the country. It won’t be the first, or likely the last.

'Tea party' movement: Who are they and what do they want?

Tea Party Nation convention starts Thursday. Questions and answers about the tea party movement and how it might affect the 2010 elections.

Round 2 of Tea Party protests: a political powerhouse in the making?

Protests against taxes and red ink are set for this weekend. Their potential to form a formidable national movement is unclear.

Janeane Garofalo says tea parties were for rednecks

Tea Party protests: Could they rally change in government?

Protests against Washington spending took place in more than 700 US cities Wednesday.

Howard Dean joins CNBC - "That should terrify you"

Tucker Carlson calls Jon Stewart a cow (a sacred one)

Obama spokesman Gibbs tweaks cable critics

Budget debate launches new tea party

Tax protesters gather around the country. Is it a GOP put-up job?

CNBC's Santelli sparks GOP outrage over Obama mortgage plan