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PRESS RELEASE from CNN

For Release:  September 8, 2011

CNN, Tea Party Express to Host First-Ever Tea Party Debate, Sept. 12

                CNN and the Tea Party Express, along with more than 100 local tea party groups from every state across the country, will team up Monday, September 12 to present a first-of-its-kind debate from the site of the 2012 Republican National Convention: Tampa, Florida. Eight Republican presidential contenders will face questions from moderator and lead political anchor Wolf Blitzer during the two-hour event, which will air live on CNN from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. from the Florida State Fairgrounds. The debate will focus on a wide-range of topics, including the role, size and scope of government, with a specific emphasis on issue number one to tea party members and all Americans: the economy.
                In addition to questions from Blitzer, audience members inside the debate hall, made up in part by members from tea party groups in 31 states and the District of Columbia, will be invited to ask questions directly to the candidates. Questions will also be taken live from tea party members at debate watch parties in Phoenix, Ariz.; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Portsmouth, Virginia. Online, CNN will solicit questions via comments on CNNPolitics.com, the CNN Politics Facebook page, and by using the #CNNTeaParty hashtag on Twitter.
                The following Republican candidates will participate in the debate: Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, businessman Herman Cain, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum.
The debate will be broadcast live on CNN, CNN International, CNN.com, and CNN Radio. The debate will be available via live stream in the CNN Apps for iPhone, iPad and Android.
 
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                CNNPolitics.com will provide a series of stories for all things related to the CNN-Tea Party Republican Debate: the evolution of the tea party movement, its influence on the Republican Party, what’s at stake for the GOP hopefuls participating in the debate and more. On debate day, Monday, Sept. 12, CNNPolitics.com will dedicate its site to coverage of the debate, featuring profiles of the candidates and a behind-the-scenes look at event preparations.
                On the day of the debate, the CNN Political Ticker will host a live, up-to-the-minute blog, including real-time comments from CNN’s political team. The page will also incorporate a social media live stream, integrating the conversation happening across CNN.com, Twitter and Facebook directly onto the Political Ticker.
                Additionally, a new page for debate coverage, CNN.com/TeaPartyDebate, will be live on Friday, Sept. 9 and will feature a live video stream of the debate, plus related video.
 
PROGRAMMING:
                CNN’s coverage surrounding the debates kicks off live and on location with The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer on Friday, September 9 at 5 p.m. ET and will continue through Tuesday morning, featuring anchors Wolf Blitzer, John King, Don Lemon and Ali Velshi.
                The following programs will originate live from the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida:
 
                All times Eastern.
 
                Friday, September 9
                5 p.m. – 7 p.m.             The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
               
                Saturday, September 10
                5 p.m. – 6 p.m.             Newsroom – with Don Lemon
                7 p.m. – 8 p.m.             Newsroom – with Don Lemon
                10 p.m. – 11 p.m.         Newsroom – with Don Lemon
 
                Sunday, September 11
                6 p.m. – 8 p.m.             Newsroom – with Don Lemon
                8 p.m. – 9 p.m.             Newsroom – with Don Lemon (will include Pres. Obama’s live remarks from the National Cathedral)
                11 p.m. – 12 a.m.         Newsroom – with Don Lemon
 
                Monday, September 12
                6 a.m. – 9 a.m.              American Morning – with Ali Velshi
                5 p.m. – 7 p.m.             The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
                7 p.m. – 8 p.m.             John King, USA
                8 p.m. – 10 p.m.           CNN-Tea Party Republican Debate
                10 p.m. – 11 p.m.         Anderson Cooper 360 ° (from New York)
                11 p.m. – 1 a.m.           CNN-Tea Party Republican Debate (replay)          
 
                Tuesday, September 13
                6 a.m. – 9 a.m.              American Morning – with Ali Velshi
 
CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is the most trusted source for news and information. Its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks; one private place-based network; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; CNN Digital Network, the No. 1 network of news Web sites in the United States; CNN Newsource, the world’s most extensively syndicated news service; and strategic international partnerships within both television and the digital media.
 
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PRESS RELEASE from Tea Party Express
July 7, 2011
Coast-to-Coast Route Focuses on Early Presidential Primary States

The Tea Party Express (www.TeaPartyExpress.org) announced today the full route and schedule of the upcoming national tea party bus tour. Titled “Reclaiming America,” this is the 5th coast-to-coast tour for the group, and will feature 29 tea party rallies in as many cities with extra time spent in states having early presidential primaries.

The Reclaiming America tour will launch on August 27th in Napa, CA and roll East to culminate in Tampa, FL in time for the Tea Party Presidential debate, hosted by CNN and the Tea Party Express.

The Tea Party Express will be inviting presidential hopefuls to join them at rally stops, giving candidates a chance to address tea party activists and ask for their support.

Tour Schedule:


Day 1: Saturday, August 27th
Super Rally in Napa, CA – 11:00AM
Reno, NV – 5:00PM<

Day 2: Sunday, August 28th
Elko, NV – 12:30PM
Salt Lake City, UT – 7:00PM

Day 3: Monday, August 29th
Cheyenne, WY – 4:00PM

Day 4: Tuesday, August 30th
Lincoln, NE – 12:30PM
Omaha, NE – 4:30PM

Day 5: Wednesday, August 31st
Sioux City, IA – 11:30AM
Des Moines, IA – 5:00AM

Day 6: Thursday, September 1st
Cedar Rapids, IA – 12:00PM
Davenport, IA – 5:00PM

Day 7: Friday, September 2nd
Elkhart, IN – 12:00PM
Hillsdale, MI – 5:00PM

Day 8: Saturday, September 3rd
Farmington Hills, MI – 11:30AM
Cleveland, OH – 5:00PM

Day 9: Sunday, September 4th
Schenectady, NY – 11:45AM
Concord, NH – 6:00PM

Day 10: Monday, September 5th
Manchester, NH – 12:00PM
Nashua, NH – 5:00PM

Day 11: Tuesday, September 6th
Portland, ME – 12:00PM
Newton, MA – 5:00PM

Day 12: Wednesday, September 7th
Providence, RI – 11:30AM
Allentown, PA – 6:00PM

Day 13: Thursday, September 8th
Roanoke, VA – 12:30PM
Charlotte, NC – 5:30PM

Day 14: Friday, September 9th
Greenville, SC – 12:00PM
Columbia, SC – 5:00PM

Day 15: Saturday, September 10th
Charleston, SC – 12:00PM
Jacksonville, FL – 6:30PM

Day 17: Monday, September 12th
Tampa, FL – CNN/Tea Party Express Debate – 8:00PM

PRESS RELEASE from Tea Party Express
MORE THAN 100 LOCAL TEA PARTY GROUPS JOIN THE TEA
PARTY EXPRESS FOR A REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
IN TAMPA, WHICH WILL AIR ON CNN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 13, 2011

CONTACT: Levi Russell at Levi@FrontlineStrat.com or (509) 979-6615

The Tea Party Express (www.TeaPartyExpress.org) announced today that more than 100 local tea party, 912 and conservative groups representing every state in the nation have signed on to cosponsor the groundbreaking Tea Party Presidential Debate on September  
12, 2011.

The debate will take place in Tampa, Florida - a crucial state in the Republican presidential primary and the 2012 election.

Earlier this year, the Tea Party Express announced that CNN will air the only national Tea Party Debate, which will have a sharp focus on the core tea party issues of fiscal responsibility. The Republican presidential candidates are vying for the support of the influential tea party movement.

"We are absolutely thrilled to have the power and influence of so many tea party co-sponsors in every state," said Tea Party Express Chairman Amy Kremer. "Tea party members across the country are more aware and engaged than ever. We are watching the presidential race very carefully, and preparing to support the best candidate that offers real solutions that will help secure the future prosperity of America."

Chief Strategist Sal Russo said, "Our expectation is that with the entire tea party movement engaged in this debate, candidates will emerge with strong tea party support and the momentum to win the Republican nomination. The many groups are looking to coalesce behind a constitutional conservative who can articulate clear vision and a way forward for the country."

Kremer and Russo are in Manchester, New Hampshire for the CNN/WMUR/New Hampshire Union Leader presidential debate. To schedule an interview with Kremer or Russo about the New Hampshire debate, contact Levi Russell at Levi@FrontlineStrat.com or (509) 979-6615.

Local tea party groups seeking information on how to become a co-sponsor of the Tea Party Debate in September are encouraged to send an email to info(@teapartvexpress.org for more information.

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PRESS RELEASE from CNN via TV by the Numbers
December 17, 2010
CNN and Tea Party Express Join Forces for Presidential Primary Debate

2012 GOP Presidential Candidates to Face Off During Labor Day Week 2011 in Florida

CNN and Tea Party Express will co-host a primary debate among the 2012 Republican presidential candidates during Labor Day week 2011. The candidates will spar in Tampa, Florida, the site of the 2012 Republican National Convention. The debate will focus on wide-ranging topics with a specific emphasis on the issues that matter most to Tea Party Express: the economy and government spending. More details about the debate will follow.

“Over the past two years, the American people have engaged in the political process like no other time in history. The Tea Party movement continues to grow and will play an even greater role in the 2012 elections,” said Amy Kremer, chairman of the Tea Party Express. “The debate will give presidential candidates an opportunity to focus on the issues near and dear to the Tea Party and our supporters across the country.”

“The Tea Party Express is a fascinating, diverse, grassroots force that already has drastically changed the country’s political landscape,” said Sam Feist, CNN political director and vice president of Washington-based programming. “Undecided voters turn to CNN to educate themselves during election cycles, so it is a natural fit for CNN to provide a platform for the diverse perspectives within the Republican Party, including those of the Tea Party movement.”

CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is the most trusted source for news and information. Its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks; one private place-based network; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; CNN Digital Network, the No. 1 network of news Web sites in the United States; CNN Newsource, the world’s most extensively syndicated news service; and strategic international partnerships within both television and the digital media.

The Tea Party Express is a national tea party organization well known for its national bus tours, support of conservative candidates, and opposition to big-spending liberal politicians.  Tea Party Express will be a dominant force in the tea party movement in the coming months and years, striving to put a spotlight on the critical fiscal issues America faces.