By Katie Kieffer
Katie Kieffer speaks at Tea Party Tax Day Rally at MN State Capitol. Image copyright Katie Kieffer. All rights reserved.
Yesterday, I spoke at the Tea Party Tax Day Rally at the Minnesota State Capitol. I wanted to share the video and some photos from the Tea Party Rally with you so that you can judge for yourself what kind of event it was. While the mainstream media likes to mis-categorize Tea Partiers, a poll conducted by The New York Times/CBS News just came out revealing that they are more educated and successful than the vast majority of the population.
I hope that these photos will help you see the Tea Party for what it is – a movement that upholds fiscal responsibility, limited government and a return to Constitutional Principles. It is a movement that is focused on reform and freedom. To do this, it has separated itself from the corruption of established political parties. Minnesota Tea Party Patriots state coordinator, Toni Bachdahl, deserves a big round of applause for making this event possible.
I’ll share my speech and some photo highlights with you:
Video produced by Charles Eide and Mike Danielson of Forever Films. Copyright Katie Kieffer. All rights reserved. Neither video nor speech may be reproduced or altered without written consent from Katie Kieffer.
My favorite sign at the Tea Party Rally. Peaceful, humorous and impactful. Image copyright Katie Kieffer. All rights reserved.
Katie Kieffer takes the podium at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party Rally. Image copyright Katie Kieffer. All rights reserved.
Section of the crowd at the 2010 Tea Party Tax Day Rally at the Minnesota State Capitol.
I was impressed by the amazing group of patriotic Americans who showed up to the Capitol! I had so much fun talking to the Tea Party supporters after my speech at the rally and hearing about their concerns and activities. I was also pleasantly surprised by how many young people and college students showed up to support the Tea Party movement. It was so good to know that I had inspired them to stay informed and involved.
Mike Danielson of Forever Films catches Katie as she talks to Tea Party supporters after her speech at the 2010 Tea Party Tax Day Rally.
Katie Kieffer motivates Tea Party supporters at the Tax Day Tea Party rally to reach out to young people. Image copyright Katie Kieffer. All rights reserved.
Mitch Berg of AM1280 the Patriot and Shot in the Dark blog energizes the crowd at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party Rally at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Katie Kieffer speaks at 2010 Tax Day Tea Party Rally. Image copyright Katie Kieffer. All rights reserved.
Katie Kieffer talks with Tea Party supporter after her speech at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party Rally. Image copyright Katie Kieffer. All rights reserved.
I missed the Tea Party. Their reluctance to endorse any party is refreshing.
Nice speech. Glad to see there are young conservatives in Minnesota.
Love the gratuitous shot at Meghan McCain! She has definitely anointed herself as the spokesperson for the 20-something generation. I guess the fact she has 80,000+ followers on Twitter has resulted in an overinflated sense of self-importance.
Katie,
I was not fortunate enough to be at the event yesterday but saw your presentation. You hit it out of the park! Many people can (and have) been inspired by your words.
Hey Katie…I was there and heard you and others speak! It was a such a pleasant rally. Your photos are great, too! I agree, that you never see this on the news or the newspaper. So thanks for posting them. You are right about the people that attended, too…a lot of mixed ages and professions. I spoke with a an attorney, a law professor, and a medical supplies sales representative standing on either side of me. Your
speech was so energizing…you really got the crowd excited! Let us know
when and where you might be speaking again.