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PINEHURST, N.C. – Tea Party members got together Saturday in Moore County to show their movement is as strong as ever.

With some accusing the Tea Party of holding government hostage during debt talks, activists acknowledge they face a problem in marketing as many see them as unwilling to compromise.

“One of the biggest problems the Tea Party is facing right now is messaging. The Tea Party is not on the fringe; the Tea Party is on the right side of the spectrum but we're not on the fringe,” said Tea Party member Judson Phillips.

Members say they'd be willing to compromise if it advanced their cause, but as of yet they're having trouble meeting others in the middle on important issues, and they acknowledge compromise isn't their strong point.

“We don't do that very well. If compromise is your goal, surrender is your first option,” Phillips said.

But even with what some call a no-compromise approach to victory, the Tea Party believes its movement is still gaining traction.

“Ultimately, I hope in 2013, but maybe by 2015, we're going to have a Tea Party Speaker of the House,” said Phillips.

Organizers for Moore Tea Citizens say the group has more than 1,500 members.