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First up - tea time!
It's tax time in America and protesters are demonstrating in as many as 750
cities across the country; but what exactly are they protesting? Are these "tea
parties" the real deal or just a bunch of pent up Republican rage? We'll ask
the Chicago Organizer of Tax Day Tea Party, John O'Hara and GOP Conference
Chair Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN).
For more on the tax day tea parties, go to:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0409/Tea_Parties_and_the_GOP_establishment.html
And the Department of Homeland Security released a report today warning about a
rise in right-wing extremism. Could things like the weak economy, Democratic
majorities and first black President in office be making it easier for
extremists to find recruits? Is there a real cause for concern here? Heidi
Harris, KDWN Radio talk show host and Mark Green, the President of Air America
media and author of "Change for America," will give us their takes.
For more on the Homeland Security report, go to:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0409/21243.html
Next up - the Minnesota senate race rages on! Following yesterday's win, the
DNC unleashed a new radio ad calling for Norm Coleman to concede. The question
is: will he? Not according to Coleman! He's taking this one to the Minnesota
Supreme Court! We'll talk to former Vermont Governor and former DNC Chairman
Howard Dean and Republican strategist Ron Christie about this Minnesota senate
saga.
For more on the never-ending race, go to:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/15/us/politics/15minn.html?_r=1
And in the Politics Fix, the Chicago Tribune's Clarence Page and the Washington
Post's Eugene Robinson will weigh in on those "tea parties" and their political
implications for both parties.
Plus, if you thought the Minnesota senate race was a close call, just wait
until you hear about the special election for New York's 20th congressional
district. We'll fill you in in tonight's Hardball Sideshow.
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