Politico reports that Republican Governors Mark Sanford of South Carolina and Rick Perry of Texas are planning virtual Tea Parties via teleconference in hopes of capitalizing on the energy generated by the real tea parties that have been held across the country. [virtual tea = no calories]

The Republican Governors Association said it is expecting 30,000 people to participate in the town hall, which will take place roughly one month after the much-publicized anti-tax tea party rallies held in hundreds of locations across the country on April 15, the tax filing deadline.

We plan on virtually attending. We will not be wearing pants.

PS: Following the online party, who wants to Tweet-up and go bar hopping on Second Life ?