The Tea Party movement emerged as a significant force in American politics, challenging the legitimacy of President Obama's presidency. This group not only opposed his policies but also raised doubts about his rightful place in office, which signifies a deeper political discontent and partisanship in the country. In Steven Levitsky's book "How Democracies Die," he explores how such movements can undermine democratic norms. By questioning the authority of an elected president, groups like the Tea Party contribute to a growing culture of political distrust, raising concerns about the health of democratic institutions in the United States.

The Tea Party movement emerged as a significant force in American politics, challenging the legitimacy of President Obama's presidency. This group not only opposed his policies but also raised doubts about his rightful place in office, which signifies a deeper political discontent and partisanship in the country.

In Steven Levitsky's book "How Democracies Die," he explores how such movements can undermine democratic norms. By questioning the authority of an elected president, groups like the Tea Party contribute to a growing culture of political distrust, raising concerns about the health of democratic institutions in the United States.