https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/08/02/why-the-tea-party-remains-in-charge/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:02:00 -0400<![CDATA[The debt and the debt limit provide a tremendous amount of drama and uncertainty. The drama focuses on who is right and who is wrong, on what happens if (now, when) we raise the debt limit from its current $14.3 trillion. The uncertainty focuses on America&#8217;s credit rating, increased interest rates, the availability of checks for those on Social Security and the assault on the image and prestige of the United States.]]>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:03:15 -0400<![CDATA[Tony Katz]]>https://pjmedia.com/tony-katz/2011/08/02/why-the-tea-party-remains-in-charge-n151251