TEA PARTY EXPRESS IV--"MARC ALAN LEE" EDITION

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DAY FIVE of the TPX IV tour ended on a high note with an exceptional rally in Phoenix, AZ. where Sarah Palin was a surprise speaker. Palin dropped by to say a few words to the gathered patriots, and afterwards she worked the rope line like few others can do. She's the genuine article, I think. The crowds think so as well. Tour embed Andrea Shea King has coverage, including a slide show of the tour event.

DAY SIX brings the tour to Las Cruces, NM--12 noon; and then on to El Paso, TX--4:30 PM. If you're not in the area, you can attend via Liberty.com's "live" streaming on your computer. I attended Day Five's rally with Liberty.com and it's the next best thing to being there.

Below you'll see a video tribute to Navy Seal Marc Alan Lee. Marc was the first Navy Seal to be killed in Iraq, and his Gold Star mom Debbie Lee pays tribute to him at each of the rally stops. It's a heart-wrenching story of how her son found himself in a fire fight with the enemy, and with one of his team members down and seriously wounded, Marc did what Seals are trained to do: put themselves in harm's way to get help to their downed team member... at all costs.

On that day, the cost was as high as it gets. Marc stood in the line of fire--not once, but twice--so his team members could get to the wounded Seal. During this operation, Marc was mortally wounded. Although Marc Alan Lee is gone from this life, Debbie Lee keeps his memory alive so everyone can understand what these brave, skilled, and unrelenting warriors are willing to do so that we can enjoy our freedoms back at home. His story is compelling, only to be topped by his final letter home. One day I hope Gold Star Mom Debbie Lee will find time to put this story into book form, and then possibly a talented script writer will bring it to the silver screen. One day.

Read about Marc Alan Lee--then tearfully wander through his final letter home. Marc Alan Lee sits comfortably at the Lord's table--he's in very good hands. And remember this: Terrorists DID NOT take Marc's life; he gave it willingly... for us and his Seal team members. Rest peacefully, our hero.

Many days remain for the TPX tour, many rallies yet to go. Please take the time to check the TPX tour schedule for a rally in your area. If you can't make a rally, be sure to watch at Liberty.com. And please CONTRIBUTE as much as you can to this effort. Encourage others as well. Taking back America is very expensive and whatever you can contribute will be used in the most effective way possible. We're in this together; all of us must do our part--big or small, do something.

Again, visit some of the blogs that are doing their part to spread the news of the TPX tour: Barbara at American Freedom; Terresa Monroe-Hamilton at NoisyRoom; Melanie Morgan.com; John Ruberry at Marathon Pundit. And if I've missed someone, please email me and I'll include you on this list too. Your assistance makes this tour all the more effective. The TPX crew thanks you. America thanks you too.

LIBERTY.COM has some great vids from some tour stops, plus interviews. Great work.

UPDATES will fall in below as events happen. Andrea Shea King will be reporting from the road.

UPDATE: Andrea Shea King sends these photos from the Las Cruces, NM rally:

UPDATE II: I see that AZCentral.com made mention of Sarah Palin's surprise visit to TPX IV in Phoenix, AZ. In the piece, Ron Rivoli is quoted. Of course, Ron Rivoli is part of The Rivoli Revue--Ron and Kay Rivoli!!

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "DINNER SHOW" EDITION

Hello Tea Party Express TV viewers!

The Tea Party Express team will be dining out together this evening, and you're invited to join us -- virtually speaking. We'll be live streaming on TeaPartyExpress.TV beginning at approximately 8:30 p.m. EDT from Sault Saint Marie, Michigan. The discussion board will be up for you to comment and ask the team questions about the tour.

If you haven't registered yet to view the livestream, go to http://teapartyexpress.tv/ and sign up.

Join us! We'll be looking for you!

The Tea Party Express Team

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The Radio Patriot reports from today's rally: "We are advancing constantly. Stupak retires."

TEA PARTY EXPRESS III: "WISCONSIN CHEESE" EDITION

DAY 11: TPX III tour embed Andrea Shea King reports on Tuesday's rallies--three states, one report. Yesterday's rallies--Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin--had some very special moments for Andrea--witnessing the Patriot Guard Riders escorting the caravan of tour buses, and meeting Marathon Pundit at the Rockford rally. She documents the rallies with an extensive collection of photos. "Good morning, Cheeseheads!"

***From the front of the Blue Bus, it's Marathon Pundit. John Ruberry traveled to the Rockford Rally, met Andrea, the TPX crew and was treated to a VIP tour. See John's photos of the Rockford rally--he'll have a full Rockford report later in the day. (Report up now) John is one of our most dedicated TPX supporters--he makes a difference each and every day.

DAY 12: The Tea Party Express will make its swing through Wisconsin, stopping for rallies in Milwaukee--9:30 am; Green Bay--2:00 pm; Eau Claire--7:30 pm. All times CDT.

TPX COVERAGE: Tea Party Express, Tea Party Express TV and TPX tour schedules are your best links for tour news and information. And you can attend rallies via your computer by hitting the TV link. Wm and Selena Owens do a great job of producing all TPX TV coverage.

AND SPEAKING of coverage, dedication and all-around TPX spirit, Terresa Monroe-Hamilton at Noisyroom fills her blog throughout the day with updates. Trying to keep up with her is a full-time job. Tour officials are most thankful for the work she does in support of TPX III. And in between TPX updates, she finds time to include other important items as well. How about this video of LTC Allen West, who's running for Florida's 22nd congressional district. Great leader.

**TONIGHT--The Andrea Shea King Show broadcasts "live" from somewhere in the Wisconsin area. Tune in at 9 pm et. Call us at 646-478-4604.

The TPX III nationwide tour is all about the next generation, and Andrea captures two members of that generation in this photo--Davenport, Iowa.

DAY 3: ON THE ROAD TO UTAH WITH TEA PARTY EXPRESS TV

After two Sunday rallies in Arizona--Phoenix and Flagstaff--members of the Tea Party Express loaded onto their buses early this morning for a short, 600 mile hop to St. George, Utah.

The St. George rally is scheduled for 3:30 PM.

Technology is a big part of TPXIII, allowing organizers and supporters to reach as many people as possible, and this is where Tea Party Express TV comes in.

Unless you're an embed on the tour, there is no way to attend all the rallies. But with TPX TV, you can attend "live" via your computer. Last night I watched the Flagstaff rally from right here in Northern California.

I watched Amy Kremer, Mark Williams, Andrea Shea King, Lloyd Marcus, JD Hayworth, Debbie Lee and the rest of the TPX crew speak to a gathering of American patriots. Did I mention The Rivoli Revue and Diana Nagy? Yep, them too. I almost forgot Polatik--he's new, talented and a big hit at the rallies.

SO HERE'S THE DEAL: Head over to the Tea Party Express III site. On the menu bar at the top, hit TPX TV, sign up, bookmark, check the schedule, and you will be able to invite your friends and family to the next TPX rally via your computer. And when the tour comes to your area, be there--bring someone along too.

TPX TV was developed by William and Selena Owens. It's one of the best additions ever for the tour. In addition to TV, Wm and Selena produce the beautiful TPX III commemorative journal pictured above. Check out both at TPX TV--you'll be glad you did!

Hey, while you're still here, go on board the Gold bus with Lloyd Marcus.

More to come...

**TONIGHT AT 9 PM EST:

The Andrea Shea King Show will broadcast "live" from Utah after the rally in St. George, updating you on the latest from the TPX III tour. Don't miss it.

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