We are pleased to announce that Senator Rick Santorum will appear at a Tucson Tea Party event next week on Wednesday February 22, 2012.

 Here are the deatils:

 Time: Doors Open at 10 am, come early as seating is limited. Event runs until 1:30.

Location: Sabbar Shrine Center 450 S. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716   Map to Sabbar

This event is free, but as always we appreciate any donations you can give in order to offset the cost. To donate, please visit here.

It’s been very interesting to read the dozens of articles in the Media this week proclaiming the “Death of the Tea Party.” In some ways there is a bit of truth to this in that the Tea Party will never again be what it was 3 years ago, simply because it has evolved far past the rally and protest stage and has moved directly into the reality of volunteering and electioneering.
In order to better accommodate this change of direction, the Tucson Tea Party is announcing a change of leadersh...

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In the coming months TTP will need volunteers to keep people informed about local and national news.  If you would like to be a contributer to the ttp daily blog, email us at tucsonteaparty@yahoo.com.

 Not only is this a great opportunity to help the cause, it is a great tool for growing citizen journalists for 2012 and beyond.

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“But you must remember, my fellow-citizens, that eternal vigilance by the people is the price of liberty, and that you must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing. It behooves you, therefore, to be watchful in your States as well as in the Federal Government.” — Andrew Jackson, Farewell Address, March 4, 1837

- The Tucson Tea Party was instrumental in the successful election of fiscally conservative state senators and state representatives in three of six local legisl...

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Thanks for the pic Shaun.

It does lead one to wonder who is footing the bill for this service?

In the past, TTP has rented these units for $200 a day each.

The good news is that at least when clean-up does take place, hopefully no hazmat suits will be needed.

If Tucson City Council Member Regina Romero’s motion is passed tonight, The Tucson Tea Party will sue to recover all direct and indirect costs for coming into compliance with the city for gathering over the past three years which total to at least $15,500 in receipts. We would also want to have our time spent in making sure we were in compliance reimbursed, plus legal fees.

Additionally, a number of us will bring the sleeping bags and smores and occupy Regina’s office for a few night...

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When our government, whether federal or local, picks and chooses which laws to enforce and on whom, it is violating both the letter and the spirit of the Constitution of the United States.

The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution forbids state, county or city governments from refusing any person within their jurisdiction the equal protection of the law. When one of these governments grants a particular class of people the right to engage in an activity but denie...

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There are a lot of misconceptions out there about who TEA Partiers are and just what goes on at one of their gatherings. I was at a recent Tucson TEA Party gathering held at El Presidio Plaza on a beautiful Saturday morning.

What I saw was a group of ordinary American people, men, women, children, grandparents, parents, small groups of friends and solitary folks. Some wore the red t-shirts of the Tucson TEA Party and others the yellow Gadsden t-shirts with the coiled snake and the words “Don�...

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The events of the past couple of weeks are a testament to the character of the people who attend Tucson Tea Party events.  I reiterate how proud I am to stand next to all of you.

When we protest, when we rally, we do so with purpose, passion, and an understanding of what is at stake, and what is important.  We understand that the problem with “Crony Capitalism” is the “Crony” part, not the Capitalism.

 And on days like Saturday October 22nd, we stand with business owne...

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