Coffee Party: A Tea Party for liberals?

Disaffected Democrats, craving a grassroots movements of their own, are organizing the "Coffee Party." Here's an instant guide

As the conservative grassroots Tea Party gains influence, a new movement called the Coffee Party is emerging as an alternative for frustrated left-leaning voters. Over the weekend, the group convened more than 350 local meet-ups across the country to sip joe and discuss the state of American politics. Here, an instant guide to the Coffee Party's origins, its message, and its potential impact:

How did the Coffee Party start?

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