tea party

April 16th Tea Party Rally

West Lawn of the State Capitol

Please join us at the April 16th Tea Party Rally in Des Moines featuring keynote speakers Herman Cain, Gov. Tim Pawlenty, and Mike George (Strong America Now)

All viable potential candidates were invited. The rally ramps up at 10:30 AM on the West Lawn of the Capitol. The event coordinator is Charlie Gruschow.

10:30 to 10:45 Ramp up time

10:45 to 11:00 Opening Ceremonies

11:00 to 11:05 Opening remarks and comments Charlie Gruschow

11:05 to 11:10 Invocation

11:10 to 11:15 Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem

11:15 to 11:30 First Speaker - Mike George - Strong America Now

Introduction by: to be announced

11:35 to 11:50 Second Speaker - Governor Tim Pawlenty

Introduction by: to be announced

11:55 to 12:10 Third Speaker - Ralph Benko - Gold Standard

Introduction by: Ryan Rhodes

12:15 to 12:30 Fourth Speaker - Steve Deace - Popular former radio host

Introduction by: Jim Carley

12:35 to 12:45 Music - Patriotic and Pep Rally

12:50 to 1:05 Fifth Speaker - Herman Cain - Radio Talk Host, Businessman

Introduction by: Caree Severson

1:10 to 1:25 Sixth & Seventh Speakers - Tea Party Supported IA House: Kim Pearson - Introduced by: Charlie Gruschow

Walt Rogers - Introduced by: Judd Saul

1:25 to 1:30 Closing Ceremonies