LOCAL TEA PARTY GROUPS TO CO-SPONSOR TEA PARTY PRES DEBATE, HOSTED BY CNN AND TEA PARTY EXPRESS

Tea Party Express ^ | July 11, 2011 3:11 PM | Levi Russell

[Syncro]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2011
CONTACT: Levi Russell at Levi@FrontlineStrat.com, or (509) 979-6615

LOCAL TEA PARTY GROUPS TO CO-SPONSOR TEA PARTY PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE, HOSTED BY CNN AND THE TEA PARTY EXPRESS

The Tea Party Express (www.TeaPartyExpress.org) released details today on the 120+ local tea party groups that will co-sponsor the upcoming Tea Party Presidential Debate. Tea party groups may become a co-sponsor at no cost, giving them access to event tickets, national recognition, and input content of the debate.

 

The historic Tea Party Presidential Debate is the first and only scheduled debate focusing exclusively on tea party issues, with candidates answering questions that come directly from activists within the broad grassroots movement.

 

Chairman Amy Kremer said, “This groundbreaking debate is a powerful demonstration of the strength and influence of the tea party movement. The candidates will be on stage answering questions directly from tea partiers, and vying for the full support of the movement. With the entire tea party movement engaged in this debate, the right candidate will emerge with strong tea party support and the momentum to win the Republican nomination.”

 

Hosted by CNN and Tea Party Express, the debate will be broadcast live from Tampa, FL on September 12^th, a date that was chosen for its great significance in the modern tea party movement. More details can be found at: http://www.teapartyexpress.org/teaparty-debate

 

Tea Party Presidential Debate Co-Sponsors:

 

Alabama           Rainy Day Patriots

Alabama           Baldwin Alabama Tea Party

Alaska              Anchorage Tea Party

Arizona            Colorado River Tea Party

Arkansas          Arkansas T.E.A Party

California          Napa Tea Party

California          Beverly Hills Tea Party

California          Pasadena Patriots

California          Pleasanton Tea Party

California          San Diego County TEA Party Forum

California          Ventura County Tea Party Patriots

Colorado          Northern Colorado Tea party

Colorado          Tea Party Brewing

Connecticut      New Haven Tea Party

Delaware          Delaware Tea Party

Delaware          Founders Values

[Syncro]

And these are the Tea Party Co-sponsors in Florida:

Florida              912 Project Tallahassee

Florida              American Citizens League

Florida              Brevard 912

Florida              Calhoun/Liberty Patriots

Florida              Central Florida Tea Party Council

Florida              Citizen2Citizen

Florida              Citizens For Responsible Government/Tallahassee

Florida              DC Works For US

Florida              East Side Tea Party

Florida              First Coast Tea Party

Florida              Florida Minuteman Org.

Florida           Florida Panhandle Patriots

Florida           FreedomWorks-Florida

Florida           FWB Tea Party

Florida           Gainesville Tea Party

Florida           Latino American Tea Party

Florida           Martin/Palm Beach County Community Patriots

Florida           Martin 912 Tea Party Committee

Florida           Miami 912 Project

Florida           North Central Florida Tea Party

Florida           North Central Florida Tea Party

Florida           North Lake TEA Party

Florida           North Pinellas 9.12 Project

Florida           Patriot Army

Florida           Peoples Tea Party

Florida           Pinellas Patriots 912

Florida           Polk City 912

Florida           Putnam Co. Tea Party Patriots

Florida           S. Pinellas 912 Patriots

Florida           Sanford/Lake Mary 9.12 Project

Florida           Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots

Florida           South Florida Regulators

Florida           South Lake 912 Tea Party

Florida           Space Coast Patriots

Florida           SWFL 912 Project

Florida           Tampa 912 Pasco County Chapter

Florida           Tampa 912 Project

Florida           Tampa Tea Party

Florida           Tea Party Manatee

Florida           Tea Party Of Punta Gorda, LLC

Florida           Titusville Patriots

Florida           Venice 912 Project

Florida           Volusia 912 Project

Florida           West Orlando Tea Party

[upchuck]

CNN-TPX ping! If you’s like to be added or removed from this ping list, drop me a FReepmail.

[Syncro]

Here is the full title, it was too long to put the whole title in:

LOCAL TEA PARTY GROUPS TO CO-SPONSOR TEA PARTY PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE, HOSTED BY CNN AND THE TEA PARTY EXPRESS

And here are the rest of the Tea Party groups that are sponsoring SO FAR!

Georgia         Cobb 9-12

Hawaii           Hilo Tea Party

Idaho            Sandpoint Tea Party

Illinois            Springfield Tea Party

Indiana          Hoosier Patriots

Iowa             Iowa Grassroots Coalition

Iowa             Iowa Tea Party

Kansas          Central Kansas Patriots

Kentucky       Central Kentucky Tea Party Patriots

Louisiana       Greater New Orleans Tea Party

Maine            The Maine Tea Party

Maryland        Maryland Society of Patriots

Massachusetts     Lowell Tea Party

Massachusetts     Worcester Seven Hills Tea Party

Michigan              Grassroots in Michigan

Minnesota            Southwest Metro Tea Party

Mississippi            Tupelo Tea Party

Missouri               St. Louis Tea Party

Montana              Montana Shrugged TEA Party Patriots

Nebraska             Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom

Nevada                Reno Tea Party

New Hampshire    Dover NH Tea Party

New Hampshire    Granite State Liberty PAC

New Jersey          Jersey Shore Tea Party

New Jersey          Bayshore Tea Party Group

New Jersey          Tea Party Patriots of Southern New Jersey

New Mexico          Hobbs Tea Party

New York             TEA New York

North Carolina      North Carolina Tea Party

North Carolina      We The People Tea Party

North Dakota       North Dakota Tea Party Caucus

Ohio                    Ohio Liberty Council

Ohio                    Cincinnati Tea Party

Ohio                    Dayton Tea Party

Ohio                    We The People Ohio Valley

Oklahoma            Muskogee Tea Party

Oregon                Bend Tea Party

Pennsylvania        Kitchen Table Patriots

Pennsylvania        Independence Hall Tea Party

Rhode Island        Rhode Island Tea Party

South Carolina     Columbia TEA Party

South Carolina     Laurens County Tea Party

South Dakota      Tea Party SD

Tennessee           Tennessee Tea Party

Texas                  Garland Tea Party

Texas                  San Antonio Tea Party

Texas                  Tea Party 911

Texas                  Waco Tea Party

Utah                    Utah Tea Party

Vermont              Vermont Tea Party

Virginia                 Virginia Tea Party Alliance

Washington          Olympia Tea Party

Washington DC    WDC Tea Party

West Virginia        We The People Ohio Valley

Wisconsin             Racine Tea Party

Wyoming             Wyoming Patriot Alliance

 

The Tea Party Express is inviting more local tea party groups to join as debate co-sponsors, giving them access to event tickets, the ability to submit questions for the candidates, and more. Tea party groups interested in becoming a co-sponsor should send an email to: info@TeaPartyExpress.org.

[smoothsailing]

CNN?

[rogue yam]

Thanks for all of the work you do, Syncro.

There is one question I have about this debate. You text above says:

The historic Tea Party Presidential Debate is the first and only scheduled debate focusing exclusively on tea party issues...

Is there some text you can post to this thread that defines "tea party issues" as TPX uses the term?

I mean, we all have an idea of what the "tea party issues" are and I'm sure there is substantial agreement among us all (on what the issues are) but I'd find it helpful in understanding this debate event to know what guidance was being used to generate and select the topics and questions.

Thanks.

[Syncro]

Have you ever been to an airport?

[Syncro]

Here is the Website for the debate:

The Tea Party Debate is a truly historic, first-of-its-kind event that will bring conservative candidates for President together to discuss tea party principles, and determine which candidate has the best solutions to lead the United States of America and her people into greater freedom and prosperity.

The debate demonstrates that the tea party, which began as a small grassroots movement, has grown tremendously in size and influence to become a powerful force in American politics.

The Tea Party Debate will focus only on the core principles and values of the tea party movement: limited government, free markets, and fiscal responsibility.

WHEN: September 12, 2011

WHERE: Tampa, Florida

This date was chosen because it is such a significant day in the history of the tea party movement: the anniversary of the massive “March on D.C.” which demonstrated the power and size of the tea party.

Mission

Our expectation is that a strong front runner will emerge who clearly supports the principles and values of the tea party movement and who is the strongest constitutional conservative. We believe that the groups around the country will make the decision to support that strong tea party candidate and will work to take back the White House from President Obama.

Partners

The Tea Party Debate has tremendous significance because it is powered by engaged tea party activists. The Tea Party Debate will be coordinated by Tea Party Express and CNN, with participation and involvement from co-host local tea party groups in every state across the country. The questions asked of the candidates will all come from the tea party groups and their members – to ensure the debate is about the issues that matter most to the tea party movement.

We want your local tea party to be a part of this historic event! For information about becoming a Tea Party debate co-sponsor, please send an e-mail to Info@TeaPartyExpress.org

Go to the website everyone, there is a lot more info there, plus it's interactive.

[rogue yam]

CNN?

I think having it on CNN is a great idea and a real coup so long as it is tea party conservatives selecting the topics and the questions and there is no commie "moderator" mucking things up.

[smoothsailing]

Yes I have. Was CNN chosen because of airport TVs, is that what you’re saying?

[smoothsailing]

I think having it on CNN is a great idea and a real coup so long as it is tea party conservatives selecting the topics and the questions and there is no commie "moderator" mucking things up.

I certainly agree, although I was a little curious about how the selection of CNN came about.

[seekthetruth]

Florida Freeper Ping!

[cookcounty]

Wow!! One week after Governor Palin’s hat-toss. Perfect.

(actually, I have no inside info, it’s just that I read TEA leaves and if you go back to 2008, you will see that like a number of others at FR, I was one of those who named Palin as the VP pick well before the Press figured it out. Hint: FlightAware was a wonderful tool!)

[gonzo]

Thanks, buddy. Looking forward to it! ....................... FRegards

[Syncro]

Tea party people from all across the nation (check out the co-sponsor lists) will have input into the questions and will actually be able to ask their questions directly to the candidates in the debate.

As far as I can tell, the TPX isn't limiting what are "tea party issues."

Yes, we all are familiar with what they are.

I think the topics and questions will be what we would expect.

The TPX has always been very attentive to what the millions of tea party people are concerned with.

[Syncro]

No it wasn't because of the TV’s in airports.

You seemed to question “why cnn” and there is one reason.

I have never been in an airport where the TV’s are not tuned to cnn.

So during the debate, thousands of TVs in airports will be tuned into the debate and the people will watch it just because it is on.

Plus cnn seems to be the cable news channel of choice of most hotels, so many will see it there too.

It's possible that Obama may have been a player in the choice.

Not choosing cnn, but nixing it being on Fox Cable News.

If you followed previous TPX tours, you would have noticed that they got a lot of coverage from Fox News, even with Griff Jenkins being embedded with the TPX on one of the tours.

The chatter is that this twisted up Obama’s panties and he had a “beer summit” with the Fox people, complaining that they should only cover the TPX when it is actually hard news.

Seems only fair being as cnn, msnbc, abc, nbc, cbs etc etc are branches of the dnc. Can't have a news station being in the tank for the tea party, now can we? Double standard and typical of leftists.?

So we may have Obama to thanks for the cnn choice. Bear in mind my statements are somewhat speculative, but probably pretty accurate.

Personally I think cnn is a better venue than Fox, being pretty much the generic cable news channel that it is.

It will get a better cross section of viewers than Fox imo.

Plus can you imagine Hannity or O’Reilly or Combes or Gretta being the host from the news channel side?

Scary, ain't it?

LOL

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Calendar is marked! See you in Tampa!

[seekthetruth]

Looking forward to hearing about where the debate will be held and the time. Guessing the Tampa Convention Center and an evening debate, but have not heard as yet.

Also wonder how tickets will be offered through various TP Movement grassroots groups sponsoring, and how many tickets will be available for each group.

Looking forward to knowing all the names of the candidates who will be on the stage! :)

[smoothsailing]

Thanks for the info, I’ve marked the date on my calendar as “must see TV!”

[Syncro]

All right, cool!

It is kind of strange to watch cnn on purpose isn't it?