National Tea Party Convention opens in Nashville

The Washington Post
The grass-roots movement that exploded across the nation last year in revolt against Obama's economic policies and health-care agenda is reaching a critical milestone Thursday as hundreds of conservative activists converge here for the start of the inaugural National Tea Party Convention. But the first gathering of a sprawling movement, made up of hundreds of disparate Tea Party groups, has been marred by controversy. Some high-profile speakers and activist groups have canceled their appearances in protest of alleged profiteering by the convention organizers. Attendees have been charged $549 a ticket (plus hotel and transportation) to gather for three days at the luxurious Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center -- an expense that critics say is out of reach for the average grass-roots activist. Some of the proceeds will go to cover former Alaska governor Sarah Palin's reported $100,000 fee to deliver Saturday's keynote address.
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