Item: Idaho Tea Party gathers on Capitol steps to push agenda/Brian Murphy, Idaho Statesman

More Info: Several hundred supporters of the tea party agenda gathered Monday at the state Capitol for an event organized by the Idaho Tea Party. With banners proclaiming "Turning Back the Tides of Tyranny," speakers — including Idaho Rep. Pate Nielsen, R-Mountain Home — outlined the tea party's priorities and called for citizens to take action. ... The rally was sponsored by the Idaho Freedom Foundation.

Question: Has the Idaho Tea Party been effective?