HOW BIG WAS THE CROWD?

Via Instapundit: Beck rally crowd estimate.

Marathon Pundit has some commentary on the event, plus a link so you can watch the entire rally.

Noisyroom posts "The Day Beck Shook America."

Radio Patriot posts "Fundamentally Transforming" America.

READ THE FINANCIALS, THEN TAKE SHELTER

As you've probably heard, economically the world is on fire, or about to be. I like to stay in touch with the latest market news by reading TMH's Financial Links page. (She's still in bed, but later on just scroll down until you see it--She's up now.) In the meantime, here's a great world financial markets page. No matter what the time, there's some market activity taking place somewhere on the globe, a story, event--you name it. Or, there's always Gerald Celente.

REAL-TIME WORLD FINANCIAL MARKETS

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Sestak admits the White House offered him a job--bribe--to get out of the race against Specter, but never went into detail about it. I thought that odd. Blackfive (Uber Pig) drops the hammer on the good Admiral via Instapundit. And, did the ballerina offer Sestak the job?

If you're in need of cheering up, here's the story that'll do it. One of the geniuses in the MSM gave a commencement speech recently... but it was to the WRONG college. Talk about not doing your homework! When she saw the name Rev. Billy Graham in her research, a light should've turned on. Dim bulb Ann Curry's worst day ever.

You've been warned many times by many people--prepare for the worst, just in case. Rod Serling shows you what it could be like if you're not prepared: THE SHELTER. Part one of three. You'll find your way to the other parts.

Speaking of taking shelter, California is going off the financial cliff. It's official, and there's no stopping it or hiding the facts. Here's the latest breakdown of unemployment in the Golden State from '08 to the present. The graphics used in this presentation look great. The numbers, though, are ugly. Just for fun, push the "play" button and watch California go down the toilet.

THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE CALIFORNIA JOB MARKET

Then there's Gov. Chris Christie.

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WORSHIPING THE WRONG PEOPLE

Feeling down about America? With the media operating the way it does--including Fox News--we all get that way from time-to-time. PJTV's Bill Whittle brings us to a better place with this offering. (hat tip:Instapundit)

A Tale of Two Americas

TEA PARTY FUTURE: LESS GLAMOUR, MORE EFFECTIVE

In his Washington Examiner column, Glenn Reynolds of Instapundit writes about the future of the Tea Party movement. Reynolds explains where the real work is being accomplished. Reynolds attended the April 15 Cincinnati TP rally:

"But although that rally -- and the hundreds like it around the country that day -- was a scene of great excitement, that kind of excitement isn't the future of the Tea Party movement. The future, instead, is something much less glamorous, but much more important, than mass rallies and marches." --continue reading.

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Big government spending is one of the issues fueling the Tea Party movement. Here's a congressional scorecard listing who voted for some of the biggest spending programs in the history of mankind--from TARP to Health Care Reform. For information on how this scorecard came about, click here.

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Instapundit documents his many travels through photography, and uses a variety of equipment. He has a good eye for composition too. My favorite is of Instawife surfing the 'net in the middle of the night. As if standing her post, she seems to know that the enemy never sleeps...

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TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: NATIONAL PRESS CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS--Updated

Andrea Shea King reporting:

Tea Party Express III just wrapped up a press conference at the National Press Club, announcing the candidates they'll be endorsing. Also announced was the list of candidates that will be targeted for defeat in November.

SENATE ENDORSEMENTS:

Chuck DeVore R-CA
Marco Rubio R-FL
Todd Tihart R-KS
Rand Paul R-KY
Sharron Angle R-NV
Pat Toomey R-SC
Jim DeMint R-SC

HOUSE ENDORSEMENTS:

Tom McClintock R-CA
Tom Price R-GA
Walt Minnick D-Idaho
Mike Pence R-Indiana
Michele bachmann R-MN
Joe Wilson R-SC
Marsha Blackburn R-TN

TARGETED FOR DEFEAT:

Senate

Blanche Lincoln D-Arkansas
Harry Reid D-NV
Arlen Specter D-PA
Barbara Boxer D-CA

House

Betsy Markey D-CO
Alan Grayson D-FL
Baron Hill D-Indiana
Barney Frank D-MA
Dina Titus D-NV
John Spratt D-SC
Tom Perriello D-VA
Gerry Connolly D-VA
Alan Mollohan D-WV

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Andrea notes that Sharron Angle (R-NV) was present at the press conference. Angle will be appearing on Friday's Fox and Friends, Chris Wallace's Sunday morning show on Fox. **MORE on Sharron Angle at NOISYROOM.

The G. Gordon Liddy Show contacted Andrea this morning, and The G-Man interviewed her for a few minutes, talking about TPX III.

As of this writing, Andrea is at the TPX III rally in Washington--Freedom Plaza. TPX TV is streaming the event.

**UPDATES**

INSTAPUNDIT has the scoop: "The world's first seagoing Tea Party."

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "24-STAR GENERAL" EDITION

Dedicated to the crew of Tea Party Express III.


JUST MONTHS before his death, General George S. Patton, Jr., was able to make a brief and final visit back home to the United States. Patton was ordered home to lead a nationwide War Bond Tour supporting the remaining war efforts in the Pacific Theater. A final push toward victory over Japan.

Patton's first stop on U.S. soil would be Boston, Massachusetts, where he'd have the opportunity to spend some time with his family, albeit a short amount. The Patton visit to Boston, and subsequent nationwide tour, had one major, overriding goal: rallying Americans here at home.

WEDNESDAY'S TEA PARTY EXPRESS tour stop in Boston shares the same goal: rallying Americans here at home. Patton's visit was geared toward victory over Japan; TPX III's is geared toward victory over Washington, D.C.

TIME MAGAZINE reported on Patton's historic Boston visit in its June 1945 issue. The article--HEROES: 24-STAR GENERAL--opened with this paragraph:

"New England had rarely seen anything like it. But, after all, the world has rarely seen anything like General George Smith Patton Jr. Last week, when he came home from the wars, 750,000 people jammed the 20-mile parade route into downtown Boston waiting to see and cheer the conquering hero. Georgie Patton did not disappoint them." --continue reading.

Needless to say, New England will rarely see anything like this Tea Party Express, either.

No one knows if TPX III will command the numbers Patton drew on that day in 1945, but with Sarah Palin as its featured speaker, it certainly has a shot. Either way, TPX III will not disappoint Bostonians, because it's already well on its way to defeating Washington, D.C. And when it does, history will be made, again, by none other than WE THE PEOPLE.

Two tours, same goal. 65 years apart. Patton's determination, hard-driving spirit and love for America is within each of us. And together we WILL defeat the evil that surrounds us today. History repeating itself? I think so.

"I don't want to get any messages saying, 'I am holding my position.' We are not holding a GD thing... We are advancing constantly and we are not interested in holding onto anything... Our basic plan of operation is to advance and to keep on advancing regardless of whether we have to go over, under, or through the enemy."

You betcha!

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TPX TOUR EMBED Andrea Shea King will be on the ground in Boston. She will be filing reports at her blogsite, THE RADIO PATRIOT. Check her site often for updates.

ONGOING TPX COVERAGE will continue to be found at Terresa Monroe-Hamilton's Noisyroom, John Ruberry's Marathon Pundit, and always take a peek over at Instapundit for Tea Party related news. Reminder: PJTV citizen reporters for Tax Day Tea Party reports. Melanie Morgan has ongoing TPX coverage as well.

TO VIEW the TPX III rally in Boston via your computer, go to TPX TV.

Good luck to all the TPX III crew members while in Boston. America is most proud of you and the sacrifices you've made during this gruelling 20 day tour.

Andrea pictured in The Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY.

TEA PARTY III: "THE EMPIRE STATE" EDITION

LAST NIGHT, TPX tour embed Andrea Shea King hitched a ride with the entertainers on the Gold Bus to Albany. During the ride, Andrea interviewed Victoria Jackson and Jimmy Labriola on her radio show. It wasn't your normal TPX interview. Let's just say it was... entertaining. The Radio Patriot has the story and show archive link.

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DAY 18 takes the TPX III tour to rallies in Albany, NY--10 am; then to Concord, NH--4 pm.

Andrea has a great round up of DAY 17's Buffalo rally. As usual, great commentary and pics. Also, a nice piece from Lloyd Marcus, "Taking pride in a job well done."

RIGHTNETWORK brings you the Tea Party experience:



MARATHON PUNDIT is posting about today's Albany TPX rally, and the upcoming Boston rally with Sarah Palin. The Boston Globe is reporting on Palin's TPX rally as well.

NOISYROOM continues to update readers throughout the day with TPX rally reports and press releases. Just scroll to your heart's content.

GLENN REYNOLDS at Instapundit offers up TPX III and Tea Party links too. And don't forget about PJTV's call for citizen reporters to file reports from local Tax Day Tea Parties. It's your chance to make a difference.

**Important links** TPX III, TPX TV, Tour schedules, Contributions.

TONIGHT: The Andrea Shea King Show will be broadcasting "live" from somewhere on the east coast at 9 pm et.

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "NEW YORK, NEW YORK" EDITION

DAY 17 takes the Tea Party Express III to Buffalo, NY--11 am; and then on to Syracuse, NY--4 pm.

TOUR EMBED Andrea Shea King--The Radio Patriot--reports on yesterday's rally in Detroit, Michigan. As you can see by the pictures, there's lots of folks gettin' active in the Motor City.

**THE PRESS is talkin' about Andrea. Here's what they're printing.

***THIS JUST IN: Andrea's report from Buffalo now posted.

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IMPORTANT LINKS: TPX III, TPX TV, Tour Schedules, Contributions.

For continuing coverage of TPX III--MARATHON PUNDIT and NOISYROOM keep their readers up-to-date.

INSTAPUNDIT is posting Tea Party news, including this important item from PJTV asking for CITIZEN JOURNALISTS to file reports on the Tax Day Tea Party events in their area. Sign up now.

MELANIE MORGAN has more news about her new PAC, and Dennis Miller, Sean Hannity Show appearances.

**TONIGHT: The Andrea Shea King Show--9 pm et--broadcasting from "somewhere" on the road in New York state.

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "MOTOR CITY" EDITION

JON VOIGHT reads a special message to America on last night's Huckabee. Text of letter at Noisyroom.



DAY 16 will seem easy compared to yesterday's 6 stops. TPX III is scheduled to arrive in 3 cities today, beginning in Detroit, MI--10 am; Cleveland, OH--3 pm; Erie, PA--7 pm.

**THIS JUST IN: Detroit's Rally**

Tour Embed Andrea Shea King--The Radio Patriot--has a full report on Day 15's Michigan tour stops. Again, lots of photos and commentary. At this point, Andrea's running on pure adrenaline.

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TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN blogger--Soldier for Liberty--was on hand as TPX III arrived in her hometown. Her report includes many photos, including info on a small group showing its support for the president. We don't see that too often.

ONGOING COVERAGE can always be found at Terresa Monroe-Hamilton's Noisyroom--hit her site and just scroll away. John Ruberry at Marathon Pundit files daily reports from the Greater Chicagoland area. Yesterday, Ruberry dedicated his 9000th post to Tea Party Express III. Of course, it was tailored with a Michigan theme. Thank you, John.

INSTAPUNDIT is another site for Tea Party links, including this one about next week's Tea Party in St. Louis. Also, Glenn asks: "Is this hope, or change?"

**TAKING BACK AMERICA: Melanie Morgan has announced some important news that will make progressives toss-and-turn throughout the night. Fighting for America just comes natural for Melanie, and Cat Moy, so get over to Mel's site and support their efforts.

DON'T FORGET these important links: TPX III, TPX TV, Tour schedules.

THE ANDREA SHEA KING SHOW will resume programming on Sunday evening at 9 pm et. I will be hosting, Andrea will be reporting in from "somewhere" near Erie, PA. If we have time, we'll take a few calls: 646-478-4604.

CONTRIBUTIONS for TPX III

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "POST STUPAK" EDITION

DAY 15 will test the organizational skills of TPX III. With six Michigan tour rallies staring them in the face, it will no doubt be an exhausting affair. However, with two recent, high profile successes under their belt--endorsing Rep. Michele Bachmann and Bart Stupak's forced retirement--this crew's not only up for the challenge, but looking forward to it. You see, these patriots don't dig foxholes. Don't even know how to. They're headed in one direction and one direction only: down range.

TODAY'S MICHIGAN TOUR SCHEDULE: Cheboygan--8 am; Petoskey--10 am--Traverse City--11:30 am; Big Rapids--3 pm; Grand Rapids--4:15 pm; Lansing--7:15 pm. All times EDT.

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TPX tour embed Andrea Shea King--The Radio Patriot--reports on yesterday's big news: Stupak's forced retirement, and she includes many photos from the Escanaba rally. Reporting alongside Andrea, Fox News' Griff Jenkins.

Last night, the TPX crew was treated to a night out for a good meal. TPX TV set up live-streaming equipment table side and sent out invites so TPX supporters could attend the dinner via computer. During the dinner, viewers enjoyed watching many of the crew members being interviewed. They even had a chat room feature so viewers could interact with the crew. A huge success for TPX TV's Wm and Selena Owens.

President of America's Mighty Warriors, Gold Star Mom Debbie Lee, attended the dinner and took a few moments to talk about her son, Marc Alan Lee. Marc was the first Navy Seal killed in Iraq while defending our freedoms back here at home.


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MORE TPX COVERAGE can be found at Marathon Pundit, Noisyroom, and Instapundit. The TPX crew greatly appreciates everyone's tour coverage. Everyone's. It's made a real difference. Less than a week remains, so let's finish strong. **Stupak saves TPX 200 Grand**

IMPORTANT LINKS: TPX III, TPX TV, Tour Schedules.

Make a CONTRIBUTION to TPX III. Taking back America requires lots of money. Give generously.

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "STUCK ON STUPAK" EDITION

***FOX: Bart Stupak retiring after 18 yrs. (congrats TPX III... Bart knew you were comin' to town. FNC's Major Garrett mentioned the TPX tour stops scheduled for this w/e.) Breitbart News has the Stupak resignation video.

Day 14: TPX III enters Stupak Country with its first rally in Escanaba, MI--12 noon, and Sault Sainte Marie, MI--6:00 pm. All times EDT. With only two rally stops today, the TPX crew will be able to get some much needed rest. But not too much, since the enemy never sleeps.

Yesterday's rally in Minneapolis with Rep. Michele Bachmann was a big success, and a major boost for not only the movement, but the crew as well. Tour embed Andrea Shea King has all the details from the Bachmann press conference and rally. Also, this news hit the stands yesterday as well.

Andrea also reports on TPX TV. Did you know the whole system crashed yesterday? Here's why.

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One thing I truly believe about the TPX tour and the Tea Party movement in general: it wouldn't be as successful as it is without the talent and dedication of one Lloyd Marcus. He's a gift to all freedom-loving Americans. And I think I'd be remiss if I didn't thank his lovely wife Mary for making this all possible. Someone very big, very powerful, sent Lloyd and Mary our way, and for that I am thankful.

According to Andrea, Lloyd captured the mood of this TPX tour in a recent piece he wrote. Oh, btw, in addition to his many talents, Lloyd can now add AUTHOR to the list. As in BOOK:

Terresa Monroe-Hamilton at Noisyroom posts so much information about the tour, I won't--can't--link them all, so just go to her site and scroll. Another gift to the tour, John Ruberry at Marathon Pundit. He's there for us each day. John emailed this last night--Troglopundit coverage. And John's on the Stupak retirement too.

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Instapundit. What can I say?

Glenn comments: STUPAK RETIRES. "Hmm. Somebody watch what he does next for signs of a payoff. . . ."

UPDATE: Michael Graham emails: “The Tea Party is the most pro-family org. ever! Everywhere they go, Dems decide to ’spend more time with family.’” It is funny that he announced his decision in the face of a visit from the Tea Party Express.

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IMPORTANT LINKAGE: TPX III, TPX TV, Tour schedule.

TPX III CONTRIBUTIONS

**ASK SHOW cancelled. Returning on Sunday--9 pm et.** Tonight--The Andrea Shea King Show will be broadcasting "live" from Stupak Country--9 pm et. Bart can call in at 646-478-4604. I'll keep a line open for ya!

And now I'll leave you with Lloyd Marcus and Rep. Michele Bachmann:

POLL: TEA PARTY 48%, OBAMA 44%

This is why establishment Washington is pulling out all the stops against the Tea Party movement. Instapundit has poll linkage, and this from PJTV.

Also, for your reading pleasure, Marathon Pundit. Stupak is what Stupak does!

We're always taking ground--always. The enemy never sleeps...

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TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "THREE STATE SOLUTION" EDITION

*ANDREA SHEA KING--The Radio Patriot--files this report from DAY 9's Huntsville, Alabama TPX III rally. Huntsville is not only a huge military town, but a NASA town as well. And the Huntsville rally included a personal aspect for Andrea as well. Wonderful photos and commentary.

*Day 9's second rally was Nashville, Tennesee, and what a rally it was. Andrea has a full round up with another great batch of photos.

*Below, as The Blue Bus travels from Huntsville to the Nashville rally, Andrea captures this scene from the front seat of the bus as it cruises down the highway. As you can see, they're staying abreast of what's being reported on the internet--INSTAPUNDIT.COM!

DAY 10 will have the Tea Party Express stopping in three states in one day. Evansville, Indiana--10 am rally; St. Louis, Missouri--2 pm rally; Springfield, Illinois--6 pm rally. All times are CDT.

It will be a grueling day for the crew, so do your best to support them by attending a rally. If you can't be there, attend a rally via your computer at Tea Party Express TV. Call or email your family and friends and tell them about the upcoming rallies too.

Remember, the enemy never sleeps, and we can't afford to take a day off either. CONTRIBUTIONS to TPX III can be made and are most appreciated.

SUPPORT ON THE INTERNET is growing, and as a new week begins we expect it to get even bigger, better and more influential. Taking control of the narrative is our goal. This week we will do just that, especially as we make our way to the north central states and beyond. Stupak country!

MANY THANKS to some of the bloggers entering the battlefield with us, pushing out the message TPX III is presenting to all freedom-loving Americans across this country:

Bookworm Room lays it out on a personal level; Terresa Monroe Hamilton at Noisyroom is pouring it on; John Ruberry at Marathon Pundit has his foot on the gas pedal, and he has a must see Lloyd Marcus Show video--"I was blessed with a dad"--tissue alert! Also, Marathon Pundit will be attending the Rockford, Illinois rally on Day 11.

INSTAPUNDIT'S coverage is making it possible for all of us to truly become AN ARMY OF DAVIDS. Turning spectators into participants--we ARE making history here!

DON'T FORGET--Tea Party Express III, Tea Party Express TV, and check the tour schedule for upcoming rally locations and dates.

**TONIGHT: The Andrea Shea King Show "live" from the Tea Party Express III in Illinois--9 pm et.

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: HUNTSVILLE, NASHVILLE EDITION

*TONIGHT: From Nashville--THE ANDREA SHEA KING SHOW--9pm et.

Below--Andrea (r) with fellow BTR host "Joe Dirt"--Tupelo.

Day 9 of the TEA PARTY EXPRESS III tour has our traveling patriots in Huntsville, Alabama, for a 2:00 pm rally, and at 6:00 pm in Nashville, TN. (Time is CST)

***The Nashville Question: Will Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) be attending today's rally?

Remember, each Tea Party rally can be viewed via your computer, so tell friends, family, neighbors or strangers in the street about TEA PARTY EXPRESS TV--brought to you by tour embeds, Wm and Selena Owens. Btw, they also produce that beautiful TPX III Commemorative Journal pictured below.

***Day 8 in Tupelo is covered by tour embed ANDREA SHEA KING--great report and pictures--"SWEET AS TUPELO HONEY"

With Easter Sunday thoughts, Marathon Pundit from the Greater Chicagoland area, covers TPX III.

And we'd like to thank those bloggers--big and small--who are helping get the word out about the tour. Yesterday there seemed to be a rise in interest as well as coverage, and we thank all of you for jumping on board. The TPX III crew noticed and were very excited. Each day we're under attack in the MSM, so we can use all the help we can get. *Special thanks to Instapundit.

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "YOU GAVE ME A MOUNTAIN" EDITION

**Welcome Instapundit Readers.

TONIGHT: "Live" from Tupelo, THE ANDREA SHEA KING SHOW at 9 pm et.

At the back of the bus, Andrea Shea King.

Day 8 of the Tea Party Express III brings the crew to Little Rock, Arkansas, for a 10:00 am rally, then later in the day, Tupelo, Mississippi, at 4:00 pm. All times are local (cst).

John Ruberry at Marathon Pundit won't be at the rally in Tupelo, but he's been there before. Today, John writes about the TPX III as well as one of his visits to Elvis' birthplace. John, however, will be attending the rally in Rockford, Illinois.

If you can't attend in person, do it via the internet at TPX TV.

Obama has given us a mountain to climb, and we will climb it. Elvis, I'm sure, would be right there with us supporting TPX III:



* Photos by Andrea Shea King at the TPX III rally in Little Rock, Arkansas: