2014英语四级听力练习慢速3.18(1)_大学英语听力

2014英语四级听力练习慢速3.18(1)

　　People are hurting, tragically, and we need to turn this country around. We did it in 1980 with a grass roots movement that became the Reagan Revolution, and let me tell you, the same thing is happening all over today.

　　Senators Cruz and Paul are popular with Tea Party activists. The Tea Party has been a force within the Republican Party ever since it helped the Republicans win control of the House of Representatives in .

　　Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has urged Republican leaders not to forget the importance of the Tea Party.

　　You know that election victory that swept you into power? You didnt build that. The Tea Party did!

　　Carroll Doherty is with the Pew Research Center in Washington, DC. He says the split within the Republican Party will play out during the US congressional elections later this year.

　　The Republican Party is going through a lot of turmoil and a bit of division. They are struggling to find their way a bit as parties out of power are often in this position. Democrats have been in this position in the past.

　　Some Republicans say there is nothing to fear from all the divisive talk. Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan was the partys vice presidential candidate in .

　　Its Tea Party versus establishment, libertarians versus social conservatives. There is infighting, conflict, backbiting, discord. Look, Im Irish. That is my idea of a family reunion.