Julian Zelizer : Romney faces a big challenge in trying to win enthusiastic tea party support . The Tea Party is the largest and most organized political movement on the right, but it's not as well known or understood by many Americans outside of its core group. Some have chosen to court the right wing , other have chosen to remain hands off , he says . Zelizer : This is a difficult task and one that has been challenging to many Republicans . Romney needs to find way to gain tea party support but not alienate the center .
Julian Zelizer : Romney faces a big challenge in trying to win enthusiastic tea party support . The Tea Party is the largest and most organized political movement on the right, but it's not as well known or understood by many Americans outside of its core group. Some have chosen to court the right wing , other have chosen to remain hands off , he says . Zelizer : Romney needs to find way to gain tea party support but not alienate the center .