The Tea Party movement taps deep roots in U.S. history. It is best understood as a contemporary revolt of Jacksonian common sense the idea that moral, scientific, political and religious truths can be ascertained by the average person against elites perceived as both misguided and corrupt.

Vice President Biden condoned the horrific policies of the China government that allow only one child per family which has subsequently resulted in forced abortions, including sex-selective abortions, human rights violations, fines, and loss of jobs. These comments have engendered responses from the declared Presidential candidates. Governor Romney called China's policy "gruesome and barbaric" while asserting that Biden acquiesced. Governor Perry criticized Biden for "moral indifference".