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Giant ‘tea party’ set for Southfork on July 4
Organizers of America’s Tea Party hope to attract 50,000 people to Southfork Ranch on the Fourth of July.
But Gov. Rick Perry, who in April fired up an anti-tax “tea party” with his stance against the federal government and for state rights, was not invited to speak, The Dallas Morning News reported.
Dallas Tea Party organizers said they have accepted no support from any political party and won’t allow any elected official or anyone running for office to speak.
Phillip Dennis says they plan to celebrate the “original Declaration of Independence signed in 1776” with a goal of getting like-minded middle-class taxpayers active in the political process.
Perry, meanwhile, is planning to speak at four tea parties across the state.
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By Tiffany
July 3, 2009 5:12 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
For those of you who care….There is a local “Tea Party” this evening, Friday July 3rd at the Speegelville Park Pavilion from 6 to 9. If you believe you that enough is enough than please come out, show your support and spend time with others who believe the same. Together We CAN get something done!!! God Bless America!