Mike Haridopolos' withdrawal from the GOP Senate contest will put the party to a taste test. Which flavor of conservatism will Republicans choose?

"It's an interesting test case for the viability of the tea party movement," said Kevin Wagner, professor of political science at Florida Atlantic University.

"Adam Hasner is perceived as having the tea insurgency behind him. He's had some success at raising money from small donors," Wagner said.

On the other hand, George LeMieux figures to attract some of the establishment support that had gone to Haridopolos.

The demise of Mike Haridopolos U.S. Senate campaign could have been foretold by the tea leaves.