Liberty Central Founder and Conservative Advocate Ginni Thomas Joins Virginia Tea Party Patriots Convention’s Speakers

Richmond, VA – Virginia (Ginni) Lamp Thomas, a long-time conservative advocate with a unique perspective on Washington D.C. politics, is the latest prominent speaker to sign on to appear at the Virginia Tea Party Patriots Convention on Oct. 8-9, sponsored by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation.

Thomas is the founder and president of the recently-formed nonprofit group Liberty Central, which aims to “harness the power of citizen voices, inform everyday Americans with knowledge, and activate them to preserve liberty,” according to the organization’s Web site, www.LibertyCentral.org.

“Too many decisions over our lives are now being made in Washington,” Thomas said. “This is a historic time when we will decide, most directly, if this nation will be self-governed by the Constitution or ruled by an elite who want to impose their preferences on us. Tea party groups are America’s political first responders and I am excited to join those in my own state at this important and timely convention!”

“We are thrilled to add the voice of Ginni Thomas to an impressive and growing list of prominent speakers for the convention,” said Jamie Radtke, president of the Richmond Tea Party and chairman of the Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation. “Ginni is a tireless defender of freedom and democracy, most recently as the founder of Liberty Central and we look forward to hearing her insights into how Tea Party supporters can best focus their efforts.”

Thomas is a lawyer who has served in a number of roles over the past three decades, including congressional aide and policy analyst, legal advisor for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Labor Department employee in the George H.W. Bush administration and Heritage Foundation liaison during the George W. Bush Administration. She is married to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and she was by his side during his contentious Senate hearings before his confirmation by a 52-48 vote.

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Ginni Thomas to Speak at Virginia Tea Party Patriots Convention

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The Virginia Tea Party Patriots Convention, themed “The Constitution Still Matters,” will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Oct. 8-9, 2010, just a month before the mid-term Congressional elections. The convention is sponsored by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation, a collection of Tea Party and Patriot groups from throughout Virginia who have joined together to host the event. 

Thomas joins a growing roster of high-profile participants, including Dick Morris, Lou Dobbs, Herman Cain, JennyBeth Martin, John Fund, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and Rep. Steve King of Iowa.

The Virginia Tea Party Patriots Convention, themed “The Constitution Still Matters,” will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Oct. 8-9, 2010, just a month before the mid-term Congressional elections. The convention is sponsored by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation, a collection of Tea Party and Patriot groups from throughout Virginia who have joined together to host the event.

During the two-day convention, speakers will address the importance of the Constitution and limited government during a time of unprecedented government expansion. Dozens of breakout seminars will be offered related to the Constitution/U.S. political history, current public policy and grassroots activist training. Congressional candidate and national policy forums will be conducted. The convention will end with a presidential straw poll. In addition, a “Freedom Lovers Extravaganza” event is scheduled for Friday evening at the Downtown Marriott.

All of Virginia’s congressional incumbents, congressional candidates, state senators and delegates have been invited to attend and participate, regardless of party affiliation.

Two-day convention tickets are $50, and one-day tickets are $40. Tickets to the Freedom Lovers Extravaganza are $20. Further details about the convention—including information about lodging and how to become a sponsor—can be found at www.vateapartyconvention.com.

Speakers and schedule are subject to change.

Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation Charter:

Virginia Tea Party Patriots (VTPP) is a statewide federation of local, non-partisan Tea Party and Patriot groups established to advance and strengthen the founding principles and rights predicated in the U.S. Constitution and the Virginia Constitution. Our mission is to encourage and facilitate citizen participation in the political process and empower all citizens with a voice and influence in demanding Constitutional governance and fiscal restraint. VTPP will help local, independent Tea Party and Patriot groups grow in numbers and influence and nurture communication and collaboration among these organizations.

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