Why is Michael Steele Trying to Split the Tea Parties

Almost a year ago, I made plans with friends to attend a Tea Party in Conton Ohio. None of us brought signs or had any formal connection with any of the other attendees. I'm not sure the other five people who came with me have had any formal involvement with the Tea Parties since that time, but I know they all agree with the goals of the Tea Parties. Using a Google search, I found the Tea Party Patriots