Thousands of Anti-Tax 'Tea Party' Protesters Turn Out in U.S. Cities

In Sac, CA: "In the 27 years since I came to this building, I have never seen a protest this large," McClintock said. "The silent majority is no longer silent."

California Highway Patrol officers, sheriffs and horse-mounted city police surrounded the event on all sides. There were no noticeable arrests or acts of violence at the tea party.