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Here’s a shot of Idaho Gov. Butch Otter speaking at the Tea Party of Spokane rally today in Spokane, where he was the headliner. Otter drew standing ovation for his speech that focused in large part on the importance of states’ rights; he also stressed that folks wishing to change the direction of government do so legally and peacefully. “If we disregard the rule of law, we’re going backwards in a big way,” he said. You can read our full story on the rally here.
Meanwhile, GOP congressional candidate Vaughn Ward, who’s seeking a chance to challenge Democratic Congressman Walt Minnick, had this statement on Minnick’s endorsement today by the Tea Party Express, the only Democrat to win the national group’s nod: “This endorsement does not change the fact that Walt Minnick’s first vote in Congress was for Nancy Pelosi and her liberal agenda of higher taxes, more spending, and a more intrusive federal government that has done nothing to get Idaho families back to work,” Ward said. “When Walt had the chance to step up to the plate for Idaho families, he voted against permanently ending the financial bailouts and voted for a permanent extension of the death tax. Walt Minnick and Nancy Pelosi’s tax and spend policies continue to cripple our economy. We are proud of the Idaho endorsements we have received as our momentum continues to build. Our campaign began as a grassroots effort and is driven by the people. This is their seat and Kirsten and I are humbled by the thousands of people who have given so much to the campaign.”
Minnick, for his part, will appear on CNN American Morning tomorrow at 5:30 a.m. Mountain time to discuss the Tea Party Express endorsement. For more on the tea party movement, why people became involved and the movement’s possible role in this year’s elections, tonight’s “Dialogue” program on Idaho Public TV features members of Tea Party groups from around the state, along with a member of the new “Coffee Party.” The show, with host Marcia Franklin, airs live at 8:30 p.m. Mountain time, 7:30 p.m. Pacific, and you can call in toll-free with questions at (800) 973-9800 during the show, or email questions before the show to dialogue@idahoptv.org
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republicanblack on April 15 at 7:12 p.m.
What is so funny about this tea party protest is that most, if not all of the protesters’ taxes have been reduced because of NOBAMA TAXCUTS. I mean THAT is not up for debate. So why are they even out there, I mean this is almost as funny as the Japanese fighting after WWII was over. But this tea party thing is nothing but a perversion of the true Boston tea partiers who were protesting taxation without representation, not TAXES!! Get the real history in context to tea party today, check out the story
http://bit.ly./teapartyhistory
RaulBloodworth on April 15 at 8:09 p.m.
Hard to think much of a movement like the Teaparty, when one of their big issues is taxes and most of them don’t seem to know that they have gotten tax cuts under Obama.
fortboise on April 16 at 9:03 a.m.
People don’t do a reality check when they go to church on Sunday and hear about Pie in the Sky, you think they’re going to do it when politicians blather? It’s easy to see why Vaughn Ward has lined up support from the Republican Party faithful; he can recite their lines at least as well as Sarah Palin (but without the lady moose-killer panache).
Liberal agenda of higher taxes! More intrusive federal government that has done nothing to get Idaho families back to work! (Well, other than the stimulus money and everything.)
Permanent extension of the death tax!
How many of the folks in the park on Thursday do you suppose have a dog in the $5 million estate hunt? But hey if it’s a “tax,” WE’RE ALL AGIN IT!
duckster1 on April 16 at 9:44 a.m.
According to a piece on National Public Radio, 47% of Americans who work paid ZERO federal income taxes. Of course there are other taxes–Social Security, Medicare in particular.
For myself, as a state employee with one child and some income producing investments I paid about $700 in federal income tax in 09—a nominal tax rate of less than 2% if my math is right. I’m just not seeing where I’m overtaxed by the federal govt. And, I do take advantage of the services provided—not the least of which are road subsidies.
I invite all those who call themselves “Patriots” to take a step back a moment, do a little research and engage in some critical thinking, rather than jump on the rhetoric pitched by left and right wingnuts and mindlessly bashing the Federal govt.. Government is as good as the people we elect to represent us. We live in a diverse country and that is our strength. I’m proud to be an American and embrace the diversity we have. The founding fathers got it right.
State_of_Idiots on April 16 at 7:45 p.m.
Great pix of Bootstrap Butch (“I did it all on my own! really!”) doing his best Elmer Gantry improv before the faithful. Does this guy think he’s still the B.M.O.C. in high school, or what?