Oklahoma tea party groups split on militia idea

 
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT | Published: April 18, 2010   

Many attending tea party rallies at the state Capitol say they will stick with the effort to send a message to Washington to stop excessive spending. But they’re alarmed by comments linked to some of the leaders implying support for a militia to defend against federal infringement on state sovereignty.

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