Via HuffPo, an early answer from D.C. party organizer Rebecca Wales to the question of whether the tea party movement has legs. She’s a trooper to be looking ahead after today’s ordeal: Not only did it rain in D.C. but their shipment of tea bags was turned away and their rally in front of the Treasury building was canceled, both for want of a permit. The cops had to clear Lafayette Park too after someone threw a tea bag onto the White House grounds. No matter — 3,000 people turned out and Wales is hearing rumbles about a Million Person March. Who’s ready for a July 4 march to the Capitol in D.C.’s 100+ degree summer heat?

Below the interview you’ll find highlights from the party courtesy of Politico. If there’s a protest happening and cameras on the scene, Code Pink can’t be far away…