Supporters of the Tea Party, including o [Getty Images]

Supporters of the Tea Party, including one dressed as a "Lame Duck" protest against Democrats and US President Barack Obama during an "Americans for Prosperity November Speaks" rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, November 15, 2010. The group is urging Congress to avoid big government policies and curb spending following the wave of new Congressmen elected in the November midterm elections. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

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