The recent media action line regarding the Tea Party is that they are indeed "terrorists". On top of the media, Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) stated, “This small group of terrorists have made it impossible to spend any money.” Vice President Joe Biden quickly followed up with the remarks, “They have acted like terrorists" in regards to the debt ceiling negotiations.

Given the media and some liberal politicians were driving the "terrorists" meme home at every opportunity, Rasmussen asked 1,000 likely voters whether they agreed. Out of the respondents, 29% believed they are, while 71% believed it was an outlandish accusation.

We at MRCTV decided to go to the nations Capitol and ask people ourselves. We talked with 15 people, and each and every one of them said they don't believe the Tea Party should be labeled as such, even the Democrats we spoke to.

Here's what we found: