Analysis: The Associated Press reviewed tea party operations in almost every state, interviewing dozens of local organizers as well as Democratic and Republican strategists to produce a portrait of the movement to date — and its prospects for tilting this November's elections.

PHOENIX – Given the chance to address eight Republican presidential candidates, Marcus A. Huey, a tea party member from Glendale, asked how they would “assure the American people that energy independence will finally become reality.”

Some tea party groups apparently do not believe the old adage, ``We're from the government and we're here to help you.''

Nearly one out of four Arizonans consider themselves part of the “tea party’’ movement.

Authorities say three people were arrested during a "tea party" rally, including a man allegedly intimidating people at the event.

Linda Turley-Hansen: It’s heartening to see the Republican Party in the makeover seat. The old girl is in bad shape, and so are a bunch of her incumbents who’ve gone off to sleep in their rockers. Both parties have left the people, but the Dems don’t seem to even care that they’re out of touch.

Gilbert activists are planning another tax protest at Town Hall to mark Independence Day on Saturday. And while not expecting as large a turnout as a similar party April 15, organizers still hope to have a substantial impact on local affairs.

Egypt's upheaval provides dramatic contrast to the most recent, orderly American revolution. And, as we approach two years since the tea party explosion, one can be awed by its success at shifting our American political poles. Especially notable: How the grass-roots movement has conducted its business. With rare exceptions, it's been the role model of revolutions.

Veteran Mesa lawmaker Russell Pearce will take the helm of the Senate in January after being elected by his Republican colleagues on his promise to run the chamber with a Tea Party philosophy.

The decision by the IRS to take a closer look at Tea Party finances apparently did not affect some key organizations in Arizona.

Think you can identify every kind of Arizona license plate?

The 18th century flag reads “don’t tread on me.”

Mike McClellan, guest commentary

Former congressman J.D. Hayworth hopes the tea party movement can help him topple one of the Republican Party's best-known politicians.

What hath the Tea Party wrought?

A Flagstaff woman will be able to wear her T-shirt proclaiming her Tea Party politics to the polls next month.

There’s a rumbling. Compared to the election shrill of the past two years, it’s so small it may not be noticed. Yet.

A Coconino County woman may have a deal to wear her "tea party'' shirt to her polling site, but that same shirt is "not appropriate," and would not be welcome at Valley polling sites, said Karen Osborne, director of elections for Maricopa County.

Did the tea party get slapped in this week’s elections?

Did the tea party get slapped in this week’s elections?

You asked, and yes, there is something you can do. But, it’ll take extra oomph to fight off the federal power grab. You never thought you’d become politically active. You’re busy taking care of your families and embracing gifts of American citizenship. But all that is threatened now.

WASHINGTON - Backed into a corner by Arizona's tough new immigration law, Democrats and Republicans alike find themselves grappling with a volatile issue neither party wanted to fight over just before important midterm congressional elections.