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Tea Party to refund tickets after Hannity pulls out of rally
Below is a press release from the Cincinnati Tea Party (in response to this scuffle with Fox News execs over Sean Hannity’s scrubbed appearance at a rally):
Freedom has rung loud and clear in southwestern Ohio at the second annual Tax Day Tea Party 2010. Nearly 10,000 conservatives and all local media outlets joined together to celebrate liberty and freedom in the United States of America.
The initial schedule included a book signing, a tea party, and a live television show. Fox News was responsible for all aspects of the book signing and the television show - staffing, funding, and producing . The Cincinnati Tea Party was responsible for all aspects of the tea party - staffing, funding, and producing. Funding and contracting for these events was separate and no funds or contracts were signed between Fox News and the Cincinnati Tea Party.
Shortly after the scheduled book signing (which was canceled) Fox News producers onsite informed the Cincinnati Tea Party senior leadership that Mr. Hannity had to rush home for a personal emergency. The Cincinnati Tea Party expressed a statement of support and concern to Hannity and family.
The Cincinnati Tea Party received information from local media attributing concerns regarding ticketing to a executive vice president at the Fox News Network. The Cincinnati Tea Party has not been able to confirm the authenticity of this message via a source this statement to any @foxnews.com email or http://www.FoxNews.com http://www.foxnews.com/ website. Emails and phone calls to network went unanswered until 7:48 p.m. - more than four hours after the scheduled his appearance; this source has not yet put it in writing despite our request.
The Cincinnati Tea Party will honor requests for refunds. A special email address will be setup within 48 hours for this purpose and posted to the blog for supporter access.
Despite the fact “we cannot verify the source we do feel the allegations deserve a response” says Chris Littleton of the Cincinnati Tea Party:
Allegations
- Cincinnati Tea Party will profit from broadcasting Hannity Show
- The Fox News Network was unaware of paid tickets
Response
- No member of the Cincinnati Tea Party has personally profited from any event.
- All members are volunteers - we have no paid employees.
- The cost of tickets was designed to offset the cost of the event - we did not make a profit.
Direct Expense - Estimate
- $50,000 (Facility/Security, Refreshments, Ticketing)
- $10,000 advertising and promotions
- $9,000 for three speakers (Jonah Goldberg, Bob Murphy, Sonja Schmidt)
- $700 rental of tables
- $500 security tags and press materials
Decreased Revenue
- $2,000 worth of tickets given to sponsors
- $2,000 worth of tickets set aside from students and volunteer
Volunteer Hours
- 3,000+ people hours of planning (includes senior leadership, media, and training)
- 10,000+ people hours for event staffing (250 volunteers x 5 hours)
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By Get real
April 19, 2010 6:23 PM | Link to this
Hannity and FOX cannot be trusted!
By Gregg Nicholl
April 20, 2010 5:37 AM | Link to this
A true patriot is one who puts everything on the line for the cause of freedom. Glenn Beck asked a salient question recently: “Are you willing, are you willing to lose your job and your reputation for standing up for what you believe in?” Sadly, the answer in Mr. Hannity’s case is a resounding “No!” Given the actions of Hannity and Fox News, fearful of the false allegations by Media Matters and others, one can only draw the conclusion that it is not patriotism that drives Mr. Hannity, but profit. By withdrawing from the April 15th event at Cincinnati’s Fifth Third Arena, credence has been given to the Left’s assertion that Hannity is all about the money. Hence, every word that comes out of Mr. Hannity’s mouth from this day forward in regards to “Conservative victory,” patriotism, or the Tea Party movement will have no credibility whatsoever. True or not, the image that has been painted is that of a Sean Hannity that speaks and writes in order to profit and to advance his career. I personally, will no longer listen to Hannity on the radio or watch his television program which I have done for years and I will urge others to avoid his shows and merchandise as well. There is no excuse. Mr. Hannity could have very well told his handlers that he was staying, irregardless of personal cost. This is what a true patriot would have done. Mr. Hannity is no “Great American.”
By Gregg Nicholl
April 20, 2010 5:37 AM | Link to this
A true patriot is one who puts everything on the line for the cause of freedom. Glenn Beck asked a salient question recently: “Are you willing, are you willing to lose your job and your reputation for standing up for what you believe in?” Sadly, the answer in Mr. Hannity’s case is a resounding “No!” Given the actions of Hannity and Fox News, fearful of the false allegations by Media Matters and others, one can only draw the conclusion that it is not patriotism that drives Mr. Hannity, but profit. By withdrawing from the April 15th event at Cincinnati’s Fifth Third Arena, credence has been given to the Left’s assertion that Hannity is all about the money. Hence, every word that comes out of Mr. Hannity’s mouth from this day forward in regards to “Conservative victory,” patriotism, or the Tea Party movement will have no credibility whatsoever. True or not, the image that has been painted is that of a Sean Hannity that speaks and writes in order to profit and to advance his career. I personally, will no longer listen to Hannity on the radio or watch his television program which I have done for years and I will urge others to avoid his shows and merchandise as well. There is no excuse. Mr. Hannity could have very well told his handlers that he was staying, irregardless of personal cost. This is what a true patriot would have done. Mr. Hannity is no “Great American.”
By FauxProfit
April 20, 2010 7:13 AM | Link to this
How do we know which Tea Party events operate for profit and which do not? The National Convention (the Palin pulpit)was for profit. Does each chapter make this decision (profit or not)independently? Is it event by event, some are for profit, some are not? I did not see in the speaker costs any mention of Joe the Plumber or Bill Cunningham…I can’t imagine either of them appearing for free?
By BILL1944
April 20, 2010 10:04 AM | Link to this
Fox may not be totally compatible with this Tea Party organization. Fox is totally Republican, which is not at all the same thing as “conservative.” Republicans are big spenders, except that they spend on the interests of big business. True conservatives, of which there are some in the Tea Party movement, want to limit all spending. Maybe they had a falling out?