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Tea Party Express Coming to Avon

Coast-to-coast national bus tour is coming to All Pro Freight Stadium tomorrow and one or two presidential candidates may make a surprise visit.

For its annual “Reclaiming America” bus tour, the Tea Party Express winds its way across the country, visiting towns big and small in early primary states to spread its conservative message among voters. 

The next stop: Avon’s .

Since Avon is the only Ohio stop for the Tea Party Express, the event is expected to attract 5,000 people, and will feature former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Victoria Jackson and author Lloyd Marcus

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will attend along with Treasurer Josh Mandel – who is considering a run for a U.S. Senate seat in 2012 – Avon Lake Councilwoman Jennifer Fenderbosch said. 

Fenderbosch, who will represent the Lorain County Republicans organization at the event, noted that one or two presidential candidates may make a surprise visit and speak to the crowd. 

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“To have a national event with national exposure in Lorain County at the Avon All Pro Stadium is exciting,” she said.  “…This is a great opportunity for families to meet these candidates.” 

Along with the speakers and entertainment, several organizations from various political parties will have tables and booths set up to greet attendees and pass out election information. 

“We’re coming to the stadium in all shapes and sizes and colors and ages to celebrate American patriotism,” Lorain County 912 Tea Party member Dianne Mueller said. “There’s a comfort in being with other people who love the country as much as I do, and realize that there are things that need to be done to get the nation back on track financially and otherwise.” 

The gates will open tomorrow at 3 p.m., the preshow starts at 4 p.m. and the buses will arrive at 5 p.m. 

Following the Avon rally, the tour will culminate in Tampa, Fla., on Sept. 13 with the Tea Party Republican presidential debate presented by CNN. 

Some of the other guests and speakers from the Avon rally will include:

  • Judson Phillips, Tea Party Nation
  • Andrea Shea King, radio host
  • Sharron Angle, Nevada Republican nominee for U.S. Senate
  • Jimmy Labriola, comedian and actor from “Home Improvement"
  • Eric Odom, Patriot Action Network
  • Tabitha Hale, Freedom Works
  • Debbie Lee, gold star mom and activist
  • Howard Kaloogian, chairman of Our Country Deserves Better Political Action Committee
  • Melanie Miller, Mrs. Ohio
  • Apostle Claver, The Raging Elephants
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