September 2, 2009
Posted: September 2nd, 2009 10:53 PM ET

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EL PASO, Texas (CNN) - As the Tea Party Express makes its way across the country, Sarah Palin has emerged as a favorite daughter of the movement, and organizers have invited her to join the tour - or at least come to the final stop in the nation's capital.

The bus is scheduled to end its nationwide journey in Washington on Saturday, September 12.

"We've been in touch with her people, letting her know the response that we've gotten. She's very suportive of the movement," says Joe Wierzbicki, one of the organizers traveling on the Tea Party Express.

So far, no politician has emerged as a leader of the Tea Party movement – and the question of just who might eventually take up the mantle is a hot topic on the bus. Nobody may be better positioned than Palin - but organizers, some of the most motivated members of the conservative base, still say she'll need to earn that title.

"Right now there's a handful of people who strike a chord with the tea party base, and she is certainly one of those people," says Wierzbicki. "Whether or not she emerges as one of those leaders, that's between her and the American people."

Sal Russo, another organizer of the Tea Party Express, launched his career in conservative politics working for Ronald Reagan's California gubernatorial campaign in 1966.

Russo thinks Palin might emerge as a leader of the Tea Party movement – but she'll have to earn that title first.

"I think it's a possibility," he says. "When the election was over in November, I think her support was a lot stronger than it is today. She's got to kind of get her act together, and develop a presence with the public that inspires some confidence.

"She could be the kind of person that becomes the leader of the Tea Party movement, but she hasn't done anything yet to assume that role."

At tea party protests, Palin's is the name heard most often amongst participants. In El Paso, Texas Wednesday, the crowd chanted "Sar-rah, Sar-rah." One hot item: "Draft Sarah Palin 2012" t-shirts.

Tom and Susan Mendez came to the tea party in Albuquerque looking for a leader. They have two homes in foreclosure. Tom, a general contractor, is having trouble finding work.

"This movement needs direction," he told CNN. He said he fears the concerns of the tea partiers may not be heard in Washington.

"They're not getting the message from us, so they need to get the message from someone. Maybe Sarah Palin."

His wife Susan lit up at the mention of Palin's name. She voted for Ron Paul last year, and has a dream ticket in mind.

"Palin and Paul sound good to me," she said.

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Mike G   September 3rd, 2009 1:45 am ET

Hahahaha! I see Obama has his minions spamming the message board. All those green jobs can't go to waste. Have to try to smear Palin at every turn.

You don't think the public can see what you are doing? It's about the only transparent thing you guys are doing.

Nearly EVERY Dem incumbent will be voted out in 2010. Watch.

Rene   September 3rd, 2009 1:34 am ET

I for one am amazed and at the same time concerned by these creatively disturbed individuals and the idiots that push for this type of crazy! The threats towards our president, the continued damage to healthcare reform that has once again been distorted and distracted by these retarded so called americans! I support healthcare reform WITH a public option..it's what we voted our president into office for and why we have a mass majority of dems in congress! they need to grow a pair and just go at it alone..republicans only care about themselves, winning elections and destroying this country..they show it time and time again! I just don't get how our president's approval ratings keep dropping...i know why, cuz people in this country (mostly independents and moderate republicans) are easily fooled which the reason we got bush for 8 years!!! it's happening AGAIN america! don't let these idiots fool you!

mike   September 3rd, 2009 1:34 am ET

I am amazed at the stupidity of the left. You mock Sarah Palin, yet worship a complete idiot like uhbama. You libs are truly arrogant, idiotic, lower life forms. You disgust me.

Rick in Denton   September 3rd, 2009 1:32 am ET

I'm sure she does strike a chord with those people. And that would be a diminished chord...........

Nick   September 3rd, 2009 1:32 am ET

Palin's way too expensive for the Tea Partiers, she takes nothing below $100,000 per appearance. If she ever shows up.

oxbobend   September 3rd, 2009 1:27 am ET

We have to ask the media to stop reporting the fringes. It's time for you to start talking what "middle America" wants. Stop reciting the Kennedys on the one hand and the Palin's on the other. All of the rest of us are right here in the middle, of course, which stands for nothing,. The middle stands for rational and logical thinking, not fringe extremism. I want the greenies to stop putting nails in the trees, I want the rightous to stop killing abortion doctors. Isn't it time we all started pushing in the same direction?

Gail   September 3rd, 2009 1:17 am ET

The wicked witch from wasilla, the bully and her posse. She is a spoiled brat who didn't get to play with the other kids in D.C. and is now in an everlasting temper tantrum.

ALEX   September 3rd, 2009 1:11 am ET

Republican losers running after another loser. Too funny!

john macain   September 3rd, 2009 1:08 am ET

Let Sarah be the voice or reason for the Tea Baggers. She will quit before she reaches the capital.....jejejejejejejee!! She is so funny.. I laugh so hard at her speeches.... By the way Sarah, have you seen Putin in your back yard lately??

nea   September 3rd, 2009 1:06 am ET

I was watching cnn when they was reporting about a pastor that made a comment about The President that i was deeply offended by it was a down right hatred comment there is no other way to say it. What have President Obama did except become President that cause this much hatred and yes i was offended but i dont hate this pastor thats something he have to answer to GOD about. I know that some of you bloggers probably agree with this hatred toward the President but dont you know that the President Obama is a Christian too, so people have to be careful about what they say especially if they are Christians because you are held more accountable.

Ted   September 3rd, 2009 1:02 am ET

What happened to the Republican party? It seems that its domination by extreme elements was the eventual, inevitable outcome of trying to pander to evangelicals, whose votes they thought would empower them but who appropriated the party for themselves. Now they're looking to the likes of Palin for leadership? What on earth happened the party of Teddy Roosevelt, a party that was at least respectable?!

Republicans are the American Taliban   September 3rd, 2009 12:58 am ET

WOW ...what a made up story CNN....

Xavier   September 3rd, 2009 12:56 am ET

Mark my words, Palin isnt going to end well. She is a walking disaster waiting to happen. I only hope that when he finaly comes crashing down none of her followers get hurt.

Francisco Cardenas   September 3rd, 2009 12:53 am ET

She would be one more nut in a barrel of nuts!

Alan   September 3rd, 2009 12:52 am ET

A perfect union. Sarah Palin and the Tea Party Express. It's like a snippet from SNL.

patrickquinlan   September 3rd, 2009 12:51 am ET

"Sal Russo, another organizer of the Tea Party Express, launched his career in conservative politics working for Ronald Reagan's California gubernatorial campaign in 1966."

And they say they're finding new people?!?!?

Larry   September 3rd, 2009 12:48 am ET

WHAT A JOKE...

And they brag about inviting Palin

Typical Republican party ...

What a joke !!!

Don   September 3rd, 2009 12:47 am ET

Cheney, Bush, et al., turned the world upside down for eight years.
Many of these confused muddled individuals don't have much of a framework for comparison. And they don't seem to have the patience to wait and see that a better world is waiting! We will have health care overhauled with a public option!! We are now looking at a world that is tilting more to "right-side-up."

Pamela J Reynolds   September 3rd, 2009 12:45 am ET

Sarah Palin should make like a tumbleweed. She should just dry up and blow away.

John Starnes Tampa Florida   September 3rd, 2009 12:45 am ET

Palin and Octomom in 2012!!!

Henepenny   September 3rd, 2009 12:45 am ET

The more tea parties, the more I think we should stick it to them as much a possible. The lives that are saved by having insurance should not be tea partiers.

Debbie   September 3rd, 2009 12:44 am ET

This is the perfect set-up for another SNL skit. I'm laughing already!

SpringIsBACK   September 3rd, 2009 12:41 am ET

Say what you will about Texas, I am a long way north of Texas, and can only dream my state might be run half as well. Funny, how failed economic and political cesspools like Illinois, New York, and California look down at Texas...

BTW – As a VERY average income American, I'd be THRILLED to not get SS and Medicare, just so long as the gov't did not rob me in these ponzi schemes to begin with.

bondalo   September 3rd, 2009 12:40 am ET

really CNN should hire Palin to run CNN.

Hank   September 3rd, 2009 12:27 am ET

How about that? Leaches leaching onto a slug.
I can hear it now, 'come on, let me adopt you'.

Undoubtedly she be a no-show before she quits these clowns too.

JE   September 3rd, 2009 12:26 am ET

Lol! All I can say.

Jim   September 3rd, 2009 12:26 am ET

I love it! A moron leading morons. Sarah Palin is a complete idiot, and the people that follow her are just as dumb.

Robin in Tampa, FL   September 3rd, 2009 12:21 am ET

The one thing that should clear about Palin by now, she only cares about money and fame ... she has no interest in actual public service unless it benefits her, this is why she ditched Alaska, and keeps bailing out on appearances at conservative meetings. If the Teaparty Express wants this slacker ... then I say let them have her.

Republicans are the American Taliban   September 3rd, 2009 12:18 am ET

Right now there's a handful of people who strike a chord with the tea party base, and she is certainly one of those people," says Wierzbicki

Literally....there about 12 of these nut jobs that CNN insists on giving air time to...sad for journalism...

MOTO - Master of the Obvious   September 3rd, 2009 12:18 am ET

Stupid people do stupid things.

So this is good. Now we can stop pretending these people are "every day americans concerned about their health care". Palin is a failed political experiment (by John McCain) whose good looks keep the spotlight sufficiently bright. She is a symbol for right wing extremists, who identify with her uncompromising ideas.

Her ideas are uncompromising because it appears she cannot comprehend any other ideas and in fact, she has no ideas, she's just borrowing rhetoric from the radio. Just like the "tea-baggers".

So if they were looking for sympathy, which they needed for their cause, they just lost it by picking someone who has none and deserves none.

That was pretty stupid.

Tom   September 3rd, 2009 12:17 am ET

Crazy is as crazy does...

Karen   September 3rd, 2009 12:16 am ET

She is no leader but seems to inspire the crowds. If the lame brain teenage dropout that fathered her grandchild would just go away it would be so nice. Why in the world is the liberal media raving over his every babble. He is NOT a parent to his child, his mother evidently was not a good example for him. He is on such an ego trip – get a job!

Republicans are the American Taliban   September 3rd, 2009 12:16 am ET

She would be perfect!! She could bring her anti American husband and her kids and all of them wear teabags on their heads while sporting assault rifles.... she could give a speech and quit in the middle....

H in California   September 3rd, 2009 12:11 am ET

Go Sarah, go. Those Tea Party morons are just your cup of tea. You betcha.

JasonK   September 3rd, 2009 12:10 am ET

oh lord......

Rafael VA   September 3rd, 2009 12:08 am ET

Palin will be president of USA in 2012 just watch...

Dixon   September 3rd, 2009 12:02 am ET

Sara is off making her fortune in China. It is unfortunate since she would be an excellent voice for the cutsie little Tea Parties the far right are having. The tea parties of the past were a great time for those with pleanty of time and no job to get together. A time to tell tall tales and gossip. Perfect for a republican get together.

Dan   September 2nd, 2009 11:56 pm ET

i need a good laugh. I can't wait to hear what she says

Kathy   September 2nd, 2009 11:54 pm ET

WHERE was The tea Party Express during the last eight years when Bush and Cheney were creating the financial Armageddon that we are experiencing now?

cjl   September 2nd, 2009 11:52 pm ET

I love how people call this movement 'anti-american', without realizing everything that comes out of their their beloved administration's think tank is truly anti-american. Get a grip.

johanna   September 2nd, 2009 11:51 pm ET

First Palin will give her "expert opinion" on how to give a Tea Party, right?...and then head to China to give her "expert opinion" on what? Has anyone warned the Chinese she's coming to spread her wealth of knowledge? Isn't there a border nearby she can trip over?

kumazazu   September 2nd, 2009 11:50 pm ET

As usual progressives are trying to discuss a topic they know nothing about. There are always two sides. I know its easier to live in Obama worship land. But he does not have all the answers. Maybe it feels better thinking that someone will just magically take care of all our worries. Come on! WAKE UP PEOPLE! Think about becoming and independent thinker!

wm samuels   September 2nd, 2009 11:45 pm ET

A third rate organization with third rate minds inviting a fourth rate
mind

vick   September 2nd, 2009 11:43 pm ET

and this tea party is orgenized by GOP??? hahaha GOP is smart stupid...

a   September 2nd, 2009 11:42 pm ET

And this tea party is lart of GOP???? yes it is part od REthugs party

Scaramouche   September 2nd, 2009 11:41 pm ET

The more you people rile against Sarah Palin, the more I know she's on target. You dweebs are worried about her...you recognize her as dangerous to your agendas. Otherwise, why do you spend so much time and poison on her :-)

greg   September 2nd, 2009 11:38 pm ET

Perfect! LOL!

Post always rejected by CNN   September 2nd, 2009 11:37 pm ET

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA BIG OLD BELLY LAUGH ROLLING ON THE FLOOR.....Which republican finished the fifth grade?

Rich   September 2nd, 2009 11:35 pm ET

A brilliant ploy by Palin - exchanging a real job (sort of) for a non-job ...er, con-job, an all-expenses-paid, big-money traveling side show around the U.S., courtesy of "the world-is-flat" rightsiders with dollars to burn and no sense at all. It's a gig that makes me gag.

Jerry in NC   September 2nd, 2009 11:34 pm ET

I am trying to understand why CNN is constantly pandering to the religious, right-wing, conservative base, by running so-called stories about this woman everyday. CNN claims to be an objective news reporting agency, yet nearly every single day, they run a story about this very unimportant person. There are so many other more important issues and people that are actually news-worthy. In case you haven't heard, CNN, MOST of the people in this country DID NOT VOTE FOR HER!

Leah Texas   September 2nd, 2009 11:34 pm ET

Some free advice to the Palin fans and Republicans: if you want your comments to be taken seriously then learn the difference between these words and use them correctly:

your – you're
our – are
to – too
here – hear
there – their

if these tea drinkers are seriously looking for a leader   September 2nd, 2009 11:33 pm ET

than look to Ron Paul, I think that is his name, the third party conservative canidate for pres is a good fit

A concern citizen   September 2nd, 2009 11:32 pm ET

Does Joe the plumber will join the party too?????? Pathetic!!

joey   September 2nd, 2009 11:32 pm ET

well, maybe they will pick Obama's new zar, Van Jones to come out and speak on how white people are the "poison" to Black America. Or maybe he could just speak on all the things that qualify him to be a "green job advisor." You guys need to stop watch so much CNN, and maybe you will realize that your getting the wool pulled over your eyes on just about everything.

Avram   September 2nd, 2009 11:29 pm ET

Let's be clear. It's not between Sarah Palin and the American people. The so called "Tea Party movement" doesn't represent the American people. The "Tea Party movement" represents a few nut jobs on the far right fringe of the Republican party.

Liz   September 2nd, 2009 11:27 pm ET

Joe the "not-certified" Plumber and Sarah the "quitter" Palin-It's like the land of misfit toys!

Honestly I still do not know what the purpose of the tea parties are? What does "take back America" mean? Take back what? From whom? Are they throwing tea in rivers? Do they know that the purpose of the original Boston Tea Party was to actually protest a tax on tea? How does "tea" fit in to their movement?

Idiot_Pelosi   September 2nd, 2009 11:26 pm ET

Yeah, the tea party people are losers.

These are the people paying too much in taxes for loser liberals who want more welfare.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   September 2nd, 2009 11:25 pm ET

A perfect job for Boob Palin: queen of the MORONS

Deborah Wms.   September 2nd, 2009 11:24 pm ET

I feel one important issue being overlook with the proposed health care reform is the "gap" period that medicare recipients endure each year. A very close relative of mine is experiencing it now. He takes zyprexea for a bipolar disorder. Normally, his co-pay for the drug is $38 for refills, however, during the gap period, he has to pay $238 for a 30 day supply. This goes on for months at a time until the TROOP is met. Even though his income is moderate, having other bills,student loans, etc., this places a financial hardship on him. I feel that the "gap" period should be eliminated all together. An alternative to that could be to charge a little more for the prescription co-pay , for example instead of paying $38 monthy, have them pay $45 and eliminate the gap period altogether. Consequently, because of the gap period, many patients skip days from taking their medicine so they don't run out so quickly and this can be dangerous.

Its really strange, that when people are elderly or disabled, to have a gap in their coverage is like a nightmare especially when their incomes are so miniminal.

u2canfail   September 2nd, 2009 11:24 pm ET

GOP Sarah = the perfect match. Made for each other. Let us pray for 2012!

UBETJA

Loretta   September 2nd, 2009 11:23 pm ET

I hope the TEA PARTY EXPRESS is a success. They want to be heard and don't want the democrates to run everything. So all you
idiots out there LEAVE THEM ALONE...............:)

Hannity Jugen   September 2nd, 2009 8:37 pm ET

"His wife Susan lit up at the mention of Palin's name".
I'm blinded by the 15 Watt bulb.

MBSeattle   September 2nd, 2009 8:37 pm ET

Will these folks be wearing their hoods and carrying their crosses to these events? How well armed would you expect this group to be? This is a mob by a nicer name. God help this country and save us from the fringe lunatics.

Horrified   September 2nd, 2009 8:36 pm ET

"Whether or not she emerges as one of those leaders, that's between her and the American people." says Wierzbicki.
Which American people? The lunatic fringe who is the most selfish uninformed group of folks we've seen in this country for a long time.

Kate in SW Fla   September 2nd, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Ah yes, Sarah Palin and the Tea Partiers. A bunch of redneck, neo-con hatemongers who are so uneducated as to not even know what "Socialism" is.

John M, NoHo   September 2nd, 2009 8:33 pm ET

The Tea Bag Movement's motto on their home page says "Declaring Independence from Tax and Spend Politicians"... who in this group stands a chance of being in the top 5% that Obama wants to tax the way Reagan did? Tea Raggers: do your homework. You voted against your own interests in 2004. Darwin, evidently, is still right. See ya!

Joshua College Station Texas   September 2nd, 2009 8:33 pm ET

Idiots for idiots.

Watching from NC   September 2nd, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Looks like Crazy Town has found its new mayor. :-)

txloser   September 2nd, 2009 8:32 pm ET

All of you lost souls will be in my prayers tonight....But you don't need prayers since you can talk your way into Heaven with your superior intellect.

Michael   September 2nd, 2009 8:32 pm ET

From a protest sign at one of the Town Halls:

"Keep your government hands off my Medicare."

Yup, Palin should fit in perfectly with the Teabaggers.

Marie Laveaux   September 2nd, 2009 8:31 pm ET

Oh pleease, pleease let me ride on the same bus as Sarah! i'd love to listen to her soothing voice and brilliant insights as we traveled throughout real America and picked up more real Americans and hopefully "accidentally" run over a few "unreal" pinko, commie, granola- eating liberal elitist who work for Acorn Americans. Oh, the moose chilli and polar bear burgers, and all that yummy tea. Let me get my favorite Bible to thump and I'll hop right on.

Will She Show   September 2nd, 2009 8:31 pm ET

Please people.. Do you really think she is gonna show up? You better get a back up. She has not regard for people. She is all about herself.

Hannity Jugen   September 2nd, 2009 8:30 pm ET

Jim Greer / Sarah Palin 2012.
Rex Rammell / Michelle Bachmann 2016

Jayden,FL   September 2nd, 2009 8:28 pm ET

I'm sick of these stupid tea party teabaggers.... and they want Sarah Palin to join them hahahaha

Radolf Nitler   September 2nd, 2009 8:27 pm ET

These people are what is wrong with the country! We should make everyone who has participated in a tea party event wear a tea bag. Don't serve them at your store, encourage your children to belittle them. If Obama would get on the ball, perhaps we could be putting these people into work camps, helping the country instead of spreading their lies!

Joel Miller   September 2nd, 2009 8:26 pm ET

Palin is no news.

Sam's Nemesis   September 2nd, 2009 8:26 pm ET

Once again, the party of the donkey has shown their vitriol and hate towards ANYONE who disagrees with them by chiding, not only a taxpayer revolt but also Sarah Palin, a true AMERICAN. Their fangs shimmer with hate as they spew their lies and wag their tongues about how grateful they are that we, the party of the people a.k.a The Republican Party, have Sarah Palin. Well, they are right. We are lucky to have her on our side because she scares the party of the donkey to their core....they know she is right and have no other proper retorts except to name call and whine.............heres to Sarah. Long Live Sarah Palin. Long live the Teaparty ............God Bless America

Stu-Florida   September 2nd, 2009 8:25 pm ET

Now we all know it's just another show... no substance with the likes of Palin as the "leader"

Denna   September 2nd, 2009 8:24 pm ET

I wouldn't be so upset with these Tea Party nuts if they had started their protests when this mess began under Bush. It's only since President Obama took office that they "care". I guess it's okay if the Republicans run this country off a cliff, but a Democratic president isn't allowed to try to repair the damage.

George Guadiane - Austerlitz, NY   September 2nd, 2009 8:24 pm ET

How UNEXPECTED:
The angry tin foil hat crowd inviting the new Queen Of (stupid) Mean to be their leader...
Go Figure.

Willy Brown   September 2nd, 2009 8:23 pm ET

Liberal’s still running scared of Sarah Palin. The one person who has twice the executive experience of both Obummer and Bidumb combined.

Allen in Hartwell GA   September 2nd, 2009 8:23 pm ET

Isn't there a law of physics or something that says unstable masses should never come together? If this keeps going the GOP will never have a place in politics in this country.

Stu-Florida   September 2nd, 2009 8:21 pm ET

Geee, imagine that. Dumb and dumberer.
Who better to invite on their anti-American plight.
I'm astounded more every day. This kind of "news" is better than coffee as it really gets my blood boiling.
Wake up America, for the sake of the real citizens.

VGal   September 2nd, 2009 8:21 pm ET

It's too funny the feud btwn Palin and the kid – Levi. Palin's all upset that he's doing news conferences – but so is she!!

Tom in Delaware   September 2nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Seeing the effect that she has on Liberals, I can't think of anyone better suited to be the next President of the United States.

I 'd love to see her speak in DC on 9-12...I'll be there.

Joe   September 2nd, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Dumb and dumber. The lunatic express invites a fellow lunatic to embarrass America again.

annie against biased news   September 2nd, 2009 7:52 pm ET

Not for sure they need a leader – they are pretty much all on the same page unlike crazy czars and the obama administration.

Chris   September 2nd, 2009 7:52 pm ET

More proof that the tea parties are full of rabid right wing clowns. They pay no attention to the socialist policies that Palin had while she was Governor of Alaska.

Va 4 Obama   September 2nd, 2009 7:52 pm ET

Sarah Palin may accept The Tea Party Express invitation but then she'll have a "scheduling conflict" and be a no show. Which is fine with me...I live in the DC suburbs and would prefer Sarah be NOWHERE near here!!

Scott   September 2nd, 2009 7:51 pm ET

Yes, please let her run in 2012. Maybe Michelle Baachman can help her lose so we can keep the far better Dems in power.

Suzan   September 2nd, 2009 7:49 pm ET

The only way she can get an invite to Washington is on the TEA BAG EXPRESS, whats that tell you.........no one of any importance in DC has asked her to come speak at anything........most respectable and serious contenders in the GOP are staying as far away from this woman as possible.......she is like Tyfoid Mary..........

Susan   September 2nd, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Sarah needs to also stop taking the government money allotted to handicapped children. After all, it must be a socialist program at worst, and it is a government handout at best. So I'm SURE she never cashed one of those checks, since Republicans are so self reliant.

skeptic1   September 2nd, 2009 7:48 pm ET

tea partiers 'lead' by palin – the perfect intellectual match! remember peoples, it's shiny side out when wearing your tin foil hats…

Sandra,Atlanta   September 2nd, 2009 7:48 pm ET

The words 'leader' and 'Sarah Palin' should never be uttered in the same sentence unless you are talking about winking.

Failed Politics and A Wink!!!   September 2nd, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Plz make sure you have a back up.....Palin could be a no Show !!!

Grrr-awful-o   September 2nd, 2009 7:46 pm ET

Don't gloat too much. She may not be a national level politician, but she could probably out-rally Cindy Sheehan. And that could be more problematic (for the left) than if she actually got elected to office in Washington. After all, she is just like Barack Obama – a great campaigner. Ok, gloat on...

annie   September 2nd, 2009 7:45 pm ET

I would suggest she stop in and see Obamessaih while she is there – but he is LEAVING ON VACATION TO CAMP DAVID... dragging a "Dummies Guide to Leading the Military" book with him so that he can bone up on understanding what the Generals are getting ready to ask him for on Afghanistan. Geezzzz... Does this Clown ever work? Lets see that is 245 days in Office & 234 days of vacation. Yep Americans sure know how to pick the a real weenier.. opps I mean winner here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ERP   September 2nd, 2009 7:44 pm ET

If we ever had any doubts about how idiotic and hypocritical these so-called tea party people were, now there should be no more doubts. With the clueless Sarah Palin the quitter as their leader, they will now surely find the road to oblivion.

Susan   September 2nd, 2009 7:44 pm ET

The woman can't even lead her family, let alone any kind of serious movement. If the Tea Partiers and Beck and Hannity want to be taken seriously, why are they contacting Palin? She let the elderly die in Alaska, increased taxes on big oil and then redistributed the money, can't seem to keep her own schedule straight, and wanted to adopt Bristol's child. Yessirree, just the kind of intellectual the Tea Party is looking for.

Doug Olsen   September 2nd, 2009 7:43 pm ET

Sarah Pallin shouldn't be invited anywhere after all those dumb statements she has been making.

Matthew   September 2nd, 2009 7:43 pm ET

Tea Partiers? C'mon, CNN. They call themselved Tea Baggers. Please don't let the most hilarious Freudian slip in recent memory fade away.

Frank   September 2nd, 2009 7:43 pm ET

Looney bin.

John   September 2nd, 2009 7:43 pm ET

Perfect. With Palin as their leader (lol), their poor misguided cause is doomed. Anyway, she would likely walk out on them halfway there. Just like she walked out on the poor people of Alaska that put her in office. The people she PROMISED to serve...took an OATH to serve. Her word doesn't mean squat.
Yes, Please! Make Palin your leader!

Anonoymous in Chugiak   September 2nd, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Levi – If they send you an invitation, DON'T ACCEPT IT! You're far too intelligent for those loons.

Dan, TX   September 2nd, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Just how ignorant are Americans? I have to ask. How many study – really study the issues of the day? Someone complained about how people can't see the rationing in the health care bill – "it's right there a 'limit of $5000 for individuals and $10,000 for families', how much clearer can it state how health care will be rationed!".

However, that is the limit on out-of-pocket expenses, not limit on how much would be covered. So, this person who complained about the health care bill, was not able to read something that he, himself, called plain language. The American people are far too ignorant. The answer is to educate them. We have got to start failing more children when they don't master language, math, and reasoning skills. It is our only hope. Please teachers, start giving more 'F's and flunk those who have not learned. It is the only way our country will survive.

jay from jersey   September 2nd, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Oh cmon!

Republicans don't have anyone else? They have to hang their hat with this lady!

Powell/Daniels 2012!

Jasmine in Germany   September 2nd, 2009 6:46 pm ET

Egads, another article which explains why the USA is ranked 39th in education in the world. Wake up, America, and follow your intelligent leader; Barack Obama!

James, Phoenix AZ   September 2nd, 2009 6:46 pm ET

Was her invitation written in crayon?

Ken from missouri   September 2nd, 2009 6:43 pm ET

The Tea Party don't have enough money to have sara palin and besides listening to her speak would insult their intelligence.

D. A. Reuter, Bremerton, WA   September 2nd, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Alert The Media,

The Tea Party Express is the most Constitutionally illiterate citizens in the United States of America. This is what you get when the neocons wanted to have our schools to stop teaching civics to our citizenry and children.

Mike in Texas   September 2nd, 2009 6:41 pm ET

All these claims made by conservatives the far right whatever you want to call them keep getting more far fetched and ridiculous every day. Sane rational people don't believe this. The ones that believe it are the ones that do not like our president for whatever reasons (most won't tell you their real reasons in public). They didn't vote for him, won't ever vote for him and have no interest in listening to him or accepting him. When they cry socialism they are like the boy crying wolf. Most Americans are now numb to the word, it has no sting. They seem to grow more resistant and agitated and frustrated every day. When we receive positive news about the economy they cringe; they want gloom. They say they are patriotic but they wish for bad things to happen such as terrorist attacks, rising deficits, high unemployment, etc. They would sell their soul to the devil it meant they could regain power in 2012. It is very sad and pathetic.

Steve   September 2nd, 2009 6:40 pm ET

I don't understand these people. If they don't like it here, LEAVE!

Jon in CA   September 2nd, 2009 6:40 pm ET

The person that should be speaking on 9/12 is GLEN BECK!!

The more America learns of Obama and his marxist Czars – the further his approval ratings fall.

You O'bots are being shown to be nothing but fools.

Mike in MN   September 2nd, 2009 6:35 pm ET

No better individual could be found to lead a grass roots conservative revolution than Sarah Palin.
Time to clean out Washington and return it to the people. And that includes Obama too, were are not Europe or Cuba or Veneszula. This is America.

Paul H   September 2nd, 2009 6:33 pm ET

"So far, no politician has emerged as a leader of the Tea Party movement" That's because it really because it's people motivated, and suported by the people.
The movement is really a shout out to politicians that we don't really like what's going on in Washington and really havent for a long time.
It's not Obama adminastration in particular. It's big government, and it's about getting the power back to the people.

Santa Cruz   September 2nd, 2009 6:33 pm ET

Dear tea-baggers: please return your Social Security, SSI , welfare checks and whatever other government benefits you don't want.

vet in texas   September 2nd, 2009 6:33 pm ET

Any person who wants an individual who believes and stated "the war in Iraq was a mission from God" to lead them, is selfish, unintelligent and delusional!

Come out of the racist closet!

colin   September 2nd, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Wow, I am so glad to see the diversity of thought on this board.

Anyways, I like her and I hope she does run for President in 4 Years. And even though I think it's ridiculous to have to add this, I am not a racist, I just have an honest disagreement with many of Obama's policies.

I do not think capitalism is necesarily inconsistent with the government providing some vital social services. But let's face it, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are in deep trouble. No one disputes that fact. One solution is to raise the retirement age on these programs and only then do they become solvent (for the time being).

Just my 2 cents.

Santa Cruz   September 2nd, 2009 6:31 pm ET

I think the whole Palin family should move to Texas. Texas secedes from the US. Problem solved. Bye bye.

victim of republican greed   September 2nd, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Sarah, pull the plug on these anti Americans.

Freeman   September 2nd, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Please! Not everyone in Texas is racist! McCain barely won Texas! There are millions that STILL support Obama. Go Mr. President!!!!!!

Mark   September 2nd, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Everybody wants Sarah Palin at their functions. She cannot be everywhere. When a person is as popular as she is, they must pick-n-choose where to go speak.

greg   September 2nd, 2009 6:29 pm ET

I see the Palin Derangement Syndrome support group is in full swing. Talk about a bunch of losers, all they do all day is surf the net looking for stories about Palin so they can vent their hatred and hostility. Are they still getting paid minimum wage by the 0bama camp to do this, or are they doing it freelance, hoping to get rehired in 2011 or 2012?

Anonymous   September 2nd, 2009 6:25 pm ET

I bet these people don't even drink tea. Sarah Palin only drinks wolf and moose blood, so she clearly shouldn't have anything to do with these historically-challenged morons.

Seriously, I question the judgment of the news editor who thinks this is worthy of a story. Why do you inflict stories about these idiots on us every single day? Where was the reporting of those who challenged our illegal war in Iraq during the eight interminable years we suffered through the misadministration of Herr Bush? Nowhere to be found on CNN. Reporting on these dunces every single day gives them legitimacy to those who lack critical thinking abilties (many of whom, unfortunately, vote), so stop it, CNN!

independent   September 2nd, 2009 6:24 pm ET

I see the tea-partyers have changed their name from the tea-baggers. I little late, but better late than never.

No taxes, no government; no government, anarchy. Why not just call themselves tea-anarchists?

Peter   September 2nd, 2009 6:22 pm ET

They already have their masters , Rush, Becks, Hannity!! and other moron!. I`m moral conservatist but the stupidity of this group beats any logic! a bunch of angry southerners!

T Mckinley   September 2nd, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Perhaps these people should consider someone who TRULY represents their views, especially their opposition to Barack Obama being President.

May I suggest David Duke?

Kristi   September 2nd, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Shes a looser looser looser looser!

unshrub   September 2nd, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Talk about the blind leadng the blind. Although with the tea party people, Sarah Palin may be the smart one, and I never thought I would be saying that about her.

T Mckinley   September 2nd, 2009 6:20 pm ET

I believe that David Duke would be a much more fitting and appropriate leader for these people than Sarah Palin.

John in WV   September 2nd, 2009 6:19 pm ET

Why don't they invite Dick Cheney? He seems as if he wants to be heard.

Dewey   September 2nd, 2009 6:18 pm ET

Not as many people jumping all over this one CNN. Your going to have to remember that you have to put Palin's picture up with the story if you want the get the angry libby bee's buzzing.

Phoenix   September 2nd, 2009 6:17 pm ET

I'm starting to get worried. Too many of these gun carrying idiots walking around free.

T Mckinley   September 2nd, 2009 6:17 pm ET

If the teabaggers are looking for a leader who will TRULY represent what they stand for, may I suggest David Duke.

mother and sister of soldiers   September 2nd, 2009 6:17 pm ET

I truly find the non independent thinkers, uneducated bloggers here an insult to this country. You all need to start reading rather than drinking the koolaid. It is easy to understand how Obama got elected cause he promised you everything so that you would not have to take responsibility for yourselves. I am glad there are people out there showing Washington that we can no longer stand by and watch liberals destroy this country. If you agree with socialism, then move to Europe and see how prosperous you will be....NOT! Guess you are not watching the demonstration on France and Germany. The lack of backbone and perseverence that our forefathers had no longer exists in the lazy population of this country. Get educated!

bill   September 2nd, 2009 6:16 pm ET

dump Obama and bring in Palin, then we can get this country on the right track...leave this left wing crazy agenda where it belongs.. the toilet!!!

ReaganTMan   September 2nd, 2009 6:15 pm ET

From the looks of the comments on here, it's quite obvious that the mental patients have been released from the hospital.

It's obvious that you're all the reason for the mess this country is in, given the fact that you all sound like socialist Obama kool aid drinkers to me.

If you haven't figured it out by now, Leno Jay Walk flunkies, our country is being run into the ground by your malcontent messiah. If Sarah Palin can save us from the mess he's making, then so be it.

She obviously continues to evoke fear and trembling in all of you. This is either an astroturfed comment board or, like I said earlier, you're just a bunch of mental patients.

Nothing 'Stand Up' about Sen. John Ensign (R-NV)   September 2nd, 2009 6:13 pm ET

Compared to the actors of the Boston Tea Party of 1773, these Tea Baggers look like a bunch of moronic whiners.

At best, they have more in common with the Taliban than they do with American revolutionaries. What are they opposing? Taxation WITH representation? I didn't vote for Bush, for either of my Senators, or for my Representative, and I certainly didn't like they way they spent my tax dollars, but I accepted the results of democratic elections in a civil society.

I'd ask what point they think they're making, but it's just too stupid to matter.

Anyone who would fan the flames of this lunacy doesn't deserve to be called a leader in our country.

Gene   September 2nd, 2009 6:10 pm ET

I like the lady in the article.. Susan.. who thinks Ron Paul and Sarah Palin would be a dream ticket.

Paul is a constitutionalist who believes in adhering strictly to the constitution.. IE freedom of religion.

Palin is a religious nutjob that thinks that the bible and christian beliefs should be the basis of our government.

That would make a GREAT dream team.. 2 people that will never agree on anything.

Some people are just retarded.

The Lady   September 2nd, 2009 6:08 pm ET

They have nothing better to do like helping the homeless?

Gene   September 2nd, 2009 6:07 pm ET

I love the Palin in 2012 t-shirts with the moose :) is this a new party forming?

A Free Thinking American   September 2nd, 2009 6:04 pm ET

The vile comments and illiteracy of those that comment against those that have an opposing viewpoint is disgusting. I am ashamed to call these people fellow Americans, although I proudly serve this great nation so that they may spew such filth. I guess we should get rid of anyone who opposes the democratic point of view and shift into high gear on the Communist Express.

Joe Terrogano   September 2nd, 2009 6:03 pm ET

Alice in the Wonderland? The Mad Hatter? "Happy unbithday to you" How appropriate. Becoming a fringe candidate already. Chant "Sarah" all you want tea-baggers. It is a fitting fantasy that Palin would be President. Take your medication will ya!!!

J.P.   September 2nd, 2009 6:02 pm ET

That's what you hippies don't understand... you've done a good job mischaracterizing this for nearly six months now.

Tea parties don't NEED a leader. This is not about leaders. It's not about politicians. It's about the taxpaying citizens.

If you'd stop making snarky and lame adolescent jokes about "tea bagging" (huh huh huh, he said 'tea bagging..." huh huh), you'd understand this.

JHG   September 2nd, 2009 6:00 pm ET

How lost are these people to think Sarah Palin can provide leadership to their cause. But they deserve her and she deserves them.

She spews the type of raw hatred they are looking for. Sarah “Tea Bag” Palin … I like it!

Gene   September 2nd, 2009 5:59 pm ET

If they're looking for Palin to be their leader.. then they have conceded already that they are no threat to anyone.

Doraine Gordon   September 2nd, 2009 5:59 pm ET

I doubt the Tea Party Express can pay Palin enough to get on the bus. She only works for big bucks nowadays. She left public service along with the title of Governor in Alaska. Once she saw how much money could be made in big boy politics she jumped on it. How can anyone in their right mind even consider her for anything? The woman read a speech written for her by a former Bush speechwriter. She didn't go to the moon. All of a sudden she has all the right wingers at her feet singing her praises. These folks are just as nutty as she is!!

Georgia   September 2nd, 2009 5:58 pm ET

Sarah Palin would be the PERFECT LEADER for this bunch of Anti-American MORON'S!!!!!

CJG   September 2nd, 2009 5:57 pm ET

These people get creepier and creepier , along with radical pastors praying for Obama to get brain cancer , the tea baggers , birthers are attracting more wackos by the day, the ones that can't accept the election results and want to get their way like spoiled brats . I am not surprised they would want Palin to join , igorance breeds ignorance.

Zak   September 2nd, 2009 5:57 pm ET

definitely a way to get people to take your cause seriously...

seriously stupid.

C.K.   September 2nd, 2009 5:57 pm ET

Gosh, I can't believe how stupid people are. Then again, Texas doesn't exactly have geniuses pouring out of that state, seriously, Bush lives there. I wonder if those Texans can see Alaska from their state; how about Russia? That's about how smart this tea party is, no wonder they want Palin as their leader!

truthsayer   September 2nd, 2009 5:56 pm ET

Wackos belong with Wackos. How low will she go?

Beth   September 2nd, 2009 5:55 pm ET

They are all loosers like she is, what else?

Insurance company employees on the march   September 2nd, 2009 5:55 pm ET

She wants to be the next Robert E.Lee and leader of the New Confederacy.

ROTFL   September 2nd, 2009 5:54 pm ET

That is hilarious and perfect for the tea-bagged hypocrisy, considering they started their nonsense at Palin rallies. You betcha ;)

Josh in TN   September 2nd, 2009 5:53 pm ET

They just lost. She is the leader of loosers.

jj123   September 2nd, 2009 5:53 pm ET

It amazes me how the conservative right-wingers see Palin as one of them. Palin governed a state that has no state income tax, no state sales tax, no gasoline tax yet funds state government, education, police, etc. and gives a check of $1000 to each citizen every year (sometimes even more). This is all done by taxing the wealthy extremely hard. The energy companies are picking up the tab. This is kind of wealth distribution is socialism better than Karl Marx ever imagined. But I'd be a fool to not want her to implement these policies as president of the US. I'm not rich and I can certainly use the handout.

FAYE, NV   September 2nd, 2009 5:53 pm ET

People and some groups will settle for anything. Sara about the dumbest VP pick since when. These groups and some thinks she the smartest person they have ever met. I guess smarts does not play a part in picking the right person for a job.

ThinkAgain   September 2nd, 2009 5:51 pm ET

First, if Palin makes any kind of commitment, there's no guarantee she'll show (she can't manage her own schedule), or if she does come, she'll probably leave early (she's been known to quit).

Second, she knows how to wink and smile, but she's not much of a thinker, so you'll probably have to explain to her what the original "tea party" was all about (that is, if you guys can figure it out; you do remember the protest was about taxation without representation ... yes, we pay taxes, but we have a representative government .... voting, and all that).

Third, just be warned: If a better gig comes along, she'll drop you like a hot potato.

Florida Joe   September 2nd, 2009 5:51 pm ET

SURE add one more MORON to the trip...............Maybe she can join up after Todd gets Alaska to leave the Union....what a bunch of looney tunes..............

AmFem   September 2nd, 2009 5:51 pm ET

Teabaggers already have no credibility... so it sounds to me like she's the perfect leader! Have at it, Sarah! This movement, along with the "birthers" is downright laughable.

Just the facts please   September 2nd, 2009 5:48 pm ET

Pssst,Jesus was a Liberal, not a Corporate Fascist with a mindless,heartless following.

Allen from Texas   September 2nd, 2009 5:47 pm ET

She has to earn the title... what would one possibly have to do to earn the title of "Leader of the Tea Party Express". ineffective political advocates looking for an ineffective leader... makes sense to me too!

Ben   September 2nd, 2009 5:47 pm ET

I think Palin would be the perfect politician to represent these buffoons.

Jay T.   September 2nd, 2009 5:47 pm ET

I hope she gets many teabags.

J   September 2nd, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Be afraid! Be very afraid! Palin might quit if she doesn't see being a Tea bagging party leader is her cup of tea

kevin   September 2nd, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Thank God! For a moment I thought people would take these nutty rednecks seriously. Now that they have her aboard this whole issue will swirl back down the tubes and onto shortwave radio yelling matches where it came from.

victim of republican greed   September 2nd, 2009 5:45 pm ET

The health care industry probably does not have enough money to buy Palin's support. Either Sanford or DeMint of S. C. would probably be willing to provide direction, they get no respect and no one listens to them now.

Aunt Bea and Opie   September 2nd, 2009 5:45 pm ET

Its a shame,these people never got beyond the fifth grade.

infidel   September 2nd, 2009 5:42 pm ET

Sarah Palin in 2012 for what President of the United States? The last I heard that was a four year term.

dan the sensible man   September 2nd, 2009 5:42 pm ET

you guys need to do a story on foxs blogs it seems like half of the responses are about lynching obama

Palin has emerged as a favorite daughter   September 2nd, 2009 5:41 pm ET

ho ho ho, har har har

do it, tea partiers, do it

this made me fall out of my chair laughing

that would really make you effective, Palin did so well in the last election, she is sure to help your cause

ha ha ha, very good, I hope this comes to pass

Sandy Carey   September 2nd, 2009 5:40 pm ET

PERFECT! Keep all the wacko net jobs in one nice little place! God, what were you thinking when you created this strain of genetically deficient beings called right wing extremists?

Get Real   September 2nd, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Wow those Tea Party crazies must like nuts with their Tea!

Ken in Gainesville   September 2nd, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Oh boy! The biggest whiners and malcontents meeting to date. More time to trash the United States in their fantasy of "limited" government. Right! With the US population at 300 million (and growing) and all our international and domestic trade, not to mention the global economic and environmental problems (and oh those pesky terriorists), these "patriots" think they are going back to the 18th Century with no government. In your dreams, guys and girls, in your dreams! Better hoard your gold under the bed and keep the old blunderbuss handy.

Lila   September 2nd, 2009 5:39 pm ET

If these people were truly worried about Socialist takeover, the battle cry might look something more like this:

"No more Postal Service. No more Public Services. No more Public School. No more Libraries. No more Government Employees outside of Government. No more grants to college kids. No more Social Security. No more Medicare. Etc. Etc. Etc."

The fact they are so concerned about government takeover yet fail to mention all these wonderful benefits they enjoy...it makes no sense to me! Is Logic really that overrated?

Farrell in Houston   September 2nd, 2009 5:37 pm ET

Ask Governor of Texas Rick Perry, he along with Palin will fit in just fine. They both believe in succession while our men and women from Texas and Alaska serve in the military. Won't that be a great homecoming for them to find they are no longer a part of the United States they serve and protect.

Russ in limbo   September 2nd, 2009 5:37 pm ET

Palin is just what this bunch of fools need YOU BETCHA wink wink

Brian0901   September 2nd, 2009 5:37 pm ET

It would take a moron to lead morons.

Lila   September 2nd, 2009 5:36 pm ET

We should ask every single one of these Tea Partiers to give up Social Security and Medicare.

Afterall, they are evil socialist programs.

stormerF   September 2nd, 2009 5:35 pm ET

All you liberals had better watch out if The Tea-Party group gets Sarah Palin to speak with them your Toast.

Lila   September 2nd, 2009 5:34 pm ET

Would she be quitting the Tea Party Express early as well?

~~ July ~~ ( Working HARD to make TX Blue )   September 2nd, 2009 5:34 pm ET

Palin and Paul sound good to me too .. but then again Rick Perry wants his own country ................. go figure ... Wacks belong together jajaaaa.

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