Surprise! The Revolution WILL Be Televised

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Tea Party Nation, in a surprise Sunday night announcement, disclosed that it will host live broadcasts of the opening ceremonies of the National Tea Party Convention, as well as keynote speeches, including Sarah Palin’s address. Examiner Mike Morrow has the story from Nashville:

Convention officials said working with internet company PJTV and arrangements with Fox News, CNN and Reuters TV will make it possible for millions of people interested in the convention to see key parts of the proceedings. A statement from Mark A. Skoda, media relations representative for the convention, said viewers will be able to see special interviews of delegates and speakers through the exposure.

Tea Party Nation President Judson Phillips said in a press release:

"Tea Party Nation and my family have taken much criticism over the weeks preceding the convention. Working with our media relations team, the new media and our key broadcast journalists, we kept our plans close to the vest. Obviously, we believe that the delegates and banquet attendees are going to enjoy the networking and the excitement of being here directly. However, as we are all committed to grassroots activism, we wanted to share this event with those who could not come to Nashville."

Skoda, who is also founder of the The Memphis Tea Party, said in the news release that event organizers, who have taken intense criticism from both the left and right, are committed to the Tea Party movement:

"When I came on board to help, Judson was clear that he wanted to make this conference available to a great many more people. With our team effort and the many friends we had in the new media, we planned this surprise. We are hopeful that these millions of activists will participate with the local delegates through technology. As my father always said, you keep your powder dry until there's something to shoot at! Judson and Sherry are patriots and I am proud to be associated with them and this event."

More information, including schedules, broadcast and viewing times will be posted soon on the National Tea Party Convention website. The event begins Thursday and runs through Saturday at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville.

- JP