Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Redding Convention Center Thursday, as the Tea Party Express rolled through town. Demonstrators held signs and waved flags to show their support for smaller government, lower taxes and an end to bailouts.
The stop was part of the conservative movement's second national tour. With mid-term elections nearly a year away, Tea Party members are urging people to use their vote to defeat any politician that supports the current administration.
Tea Party Express Chairperson Deborah Johns said "they feel that they were sold a bill of goods they feel like they did not get the hope and change that they were looking for. One thing was said and another thing happened so they are not happy with this administration."
The Tea Party Express is scheduled to hit 38 cities during its 19 day trek across the country.
