FOLSOM, Calif./EWORLDWIRE/Oct. 21, 2009 --- NewsBlaze says 99 percent of readers surveyed overwhelmingly support the Tea Party Express, scheduled to cross the USA from coast to coast, Oct. 25 to Nov. 11.Over 11,950 NewsBlaze Breaking News readers responded to the poll, with 4 percent saying they will travel all or part way on the Express.
Supporting the Tea Party Express
. 34% of respondents said they will greet the Tea Party Express when it passes through their area, and 17% will drive to greet it.
. 42% said that although it was too far for them to travel to meet, they support the idea of the Tea Party Express.
. Less than 1% said they don't believe in the Tea Party Express.
More than 30 respondents also e-mailed NewsBlaze editors to offer support and ideas for the Tea Party Express organizers.
Alan Gray, NewsBlaze president, said, "We saw reader interest in Tea Parties around the country, and it seemed they were worried about government intrusion in their lives and also government was ignoring their wishes. We are encouraged by the huge response to our poll."
Results indicate major support along the Tea Party Express route, and moral support from those far from the route.
The Tea Party Express group recently listed the 38 locations across the country where they will stop for rallies.
See the story: Tea Party Express II Announces Rally Points for Second National Tour
'http://newsblaze.com/story/20091014111846tsop.nb/topstory.html'
The Tea Party Express tour will feature action-oriented conservative spokespeople and entertainers such as talk show host Mark Williams, Marine Mom Deborah Johns, National Tax Limitation Committee Chair, Lew Uhler, "American Tea Party Anthem" singer Lloyd Marcus, "A Bailout Song" singers Rivoli Revue, pop singer Diana Nagy, Tea Party Patriots national coordinator Amy Kremer, members of the media, and others.
Tea Party Express organizer, Levi Russell, told NewsBlaze "The Tea Party Express caravan features two 45-foot coaches along with several RVs and support vehicles. Our mission is to unify, educate, and most importantly encourage Americans to continue their opposition of deficit spending, government-run healthcare, and irresponsible bailouts. The tour will feature conservative celebrities and VIPs, as well as a number of surprise guests."
About Tea Party Express
The "Tea Party Express" is a project of the Our Country Deserves Better committee, one of the nation's largest conservative political action committees. Visit TeaPartyExpress.org ('http://www.TeaPartyExpress.org') for more information.
About NewsBlaze
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