Sarah Palin, center, meets “tea party” activists after speaking at the “Showdown in Searchlight” rally in Searchlight, Nev. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)
A supporter holds Sarah Palin’s book as he waits to hear the former vice-presidential candidate speak at the tea party rally in Searchlight. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)
Joe Giamanco of Boulder City, Nev., warms up coffee as supporters await the start Saturday’s rally in Searchlight, Nev. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)
Tea party supporters await the start of the rally in Searchlight, Nev. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)
Sarah Palin speaks at the “Showdown in Searchlight” tea party rally in Searchlight, Nev. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)
Daniel Neal of Nevada holds a sign as people gather for the Tea Party Express’ “Showdown in Searchlight” rally. The main political target was Democratic House Majority Leader Harry Reid, whose hometown is Searchlight. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
Jody Black of Las Vegas arrives for the tea party rally in Searchlight, Nev. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)
Tea party activists show their sentiments during a speech by former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin at the rally in Searchlight, Nev. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)
Sarah Palin arrives onstage to speak at the “Showdown in Searchlight” rally. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)
Tea party supporters gather before the start of the “Showdown in Searchlight” rally in Searchlight, Nev. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)
