Not only did Tea Partiers rally on Sunday in commemoration of the national unity felt the day after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, but they also vowed to "remember in November" when they head to the polls on Election Day.
September 12th has become the third regular Tea
Party protest date, alongside April 15th and July 4th. There
are two major undercurrents that sweep people to these rallies: a strong
concern over the increase in size of government and a patriotic love of
country. 9/12 reminds people of the love they felt for the
Nine years later, not so much.
Tea Partiers now recognize an internal threat--the rapidly expanding federal government, instigated by Congressional Democrats and President Obama (and in too many cases, Congressional Republicans).
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The candidates included Ventura City Councilman Neal Andrews, candidate for Congress Tom Watson, and State Assembly candidate Mike Stoker.
Conservative speakers included Steve Frank, a Simi Valley-based blogger who made some news recently for some controversial remarks in support of his city's decision to use E-Verify, and Terry Paulson, a speaker who also has a column in the Ventura County Star.
Eric Ingemunson's commentary has been featured on Hannity, CNN, NBC, Inside Edition, and KFI's The John and Ken Show.
Eric was born and raised in Ventura County and currently resides in Moorpark. He earned a master's degree in Public Policy and Administration from California Lutheran University. As a conservative, Eric supports smaller government, less taxation, more individual freedom, the rule of law, and a strict adherence to the Constitution.
It was a great event and the speakers were all very encouraging. Hopefully, we can help elect some of them in November and rid the country of such Socialists as Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Barbara Boxer.
This movement is really taking off, with branches springing up every day in every town across the country. It's the one reason we can feel hopeful about America's future.
God bless America!
I know some Tea Partiers aren't happy with Carly Fiorina or Meg Whitman. Should Tea Partiers support a more moderate candidate in order to prevent the election (or reelection, in Boxer's case) of someone on the far left, or should they only support those who strictly adhere to conservative principles?
I think the Tea Partiers are open to supporting candidates who could be deemed moderate (such as Whitman and Fiorina). Scott Brown's senatorial victory in Massachusetts can be attributed in large part to support from the Tea Party and he is definitely not a hard core conservative.
Appreciate the advice! I’ll give it a try.