Posted on 01/30/2010 12:07:29 PM PST by mdittmar
The Tea Party movement continues to shake things up in the Republican Party, as contested primaries provide opportunities for grassroots activists to show their strength against the GOP establishment.
A crucial test will come in Tuesday's Illinois primary, where political newcomer Adam Andrzejewski has gotten a surge of support, with a
Tea Party event yesterday in Chicago where the temperature was 7 degrees:
Despite the frigid weather, the Tea Partiers and other self-described "true" conservatives made their way to Federal Plaza Friday afternoon. There, they welcomed their newest hero, Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Andrzejewski.
"New ideas are required by new people. Real reform requires a new generation of leadership," said Andrzejewski.
Andrzejewski, a Hinsdale businessman who made millions selling telephone books, vows not to raise taxes and to cut, cut, cut spending, as he says. His rhetoric has resonated with the Republican right.
"We need more people to step up to the plate for hard-working Americans who have the morals and can go in and get our country back," said Kathy Hurst, Tea Party member.
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They needed to also mention Patrick Hughes for US Senate as a Tea Party Style candidate!~ J.S.
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