Posted on 10/02/2011 4:58:12 PM PDT by STARWISE
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‘Educate, Inspire & Activate’: Midwestern Tea Partiers Gather for Major Political Convention (Updated With Beck’s Speech)
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It’s a big weekend for the Tea Party, as members are convening in Schaumburg, Illinois, for a major political convention. The event, called TeaCon 2011, is intended to mobilize small government enthusiasts just in time for the 2012 presidential campaign.
Update: Scroll for Glenn Beck’s speech
The Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel is hosting the influential gathering, which was organized by WIND 560AM, a local talk ratio station. The political festivities kicked off on Friday night and are scheduled to continue throughout Saturday evening. In sum, an expected 1,000 attendees have likely turned out. Organizers describe the gathering as follows:
…a unique event that will seek to educate, inspire, and activate. We’re calling it TeaCon2011, and we’ll be partnering with Tea Party groups from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri to equip and motivate activists and voters for the upcoming election season.
Glenn Beck TeaCon Midwest 2011 - Pt 1
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Glenn Beck TeaCon Midwest 2011 - Pt 2
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Glenn Beck TeaCon Midwest 2011 - Pt 3
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Glenn Beck TeaCon 2011 Midwest - Pt 4
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Glenn Beck TeaCon Midwest 2011 - Pt 5
(Excerpt) Read more at theblaze.com ...
Herman Cain takes TeaCon Midwest straw poll in landslide
Herman Cain - lamestreams at TeaCon Midwest 2011
.. Ping!
Next Friday in St Charles,Mo Beck and Sarah Palin for Defending The Republic Rally.
Woo Hoo !
.. Ping!
I wish they would get a little close to Texas!
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