Christopher Parker : According to a CNN poll released May 20 , 37 % of the public now supports the movement , a level that approaches the high-water mark the tea party achieved in 2010 . Recent administration controversies have boosted tea party in polls . Comment: It could return to issues that fire base : immigration , opposition to same-sex marriage , he says . Parker : Stopping same-sex marriage , boosting border flout party 's small government mantra .
Christopher Parker : Recent administration controversies have boosted tea party in polls . Comment: It could return to issues that fire base : immigration , opposition to same-sex marriage , he says . Parker : Stopping same-sex marriage , boosting border flout party 's small government mantra .