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| Intro: | Hundreds of Missouri Tea party members rallied outside of the Capitol in support of eliminating the income tax. |
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Wrap: Prominent Republicans in Missouri's Legislature joined Michael Reagan, a talk show host and son of former President Ronald Reagan in a protest against tax structure.
| Actuality: | REAGAN1.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:06 |
| Description: "We're mad as hell, we're not going to take it anymore! Change the tax system in America!" | |
Supporters say they want the Fair tax and Flat tax on the ballot in November.
Anita Foelsch from St. Charles says she will campaign to local and federal representatives until they take action.
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| Run Time: | 00:10 |
| Description: "This is April. We have to keep and gain enthusiasm and be ready to go door to door and get everyone to vote in November." | |
Supporters are in Clayton, Missouri for the second annual tax day demonstration on Thursday.
From the State Capitol, I'm Nick Berry.
| Intro: | A lone protester outside the Tea Party rally at the Capitol said he thinks there is underlying racism in the Tea Party's agenda. |
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| RunTime: | 0:39 |
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Wrap: Trevor Collins, an intern at the Capitol, said people wearing shirts with President Obama in whiteface raises questions about the intentions of the Tea Party.
Collins also noted the lack of diversity and says he believes he was the only black person in attendence.
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| Description: "Is this really about big government? Is it really about taxes? Or is it something else? Something people don't want to talk about." | |
Supporters in other states have brought racist chants and signs to other tea party rallies.
Michael Reagan, Radio Host and son of former President Ronald Reagan, responded to the racist claims by saying it's not new for racist groups to jump on the bandwagon.
From the State Capitol, I'm Nick Berry.