Going into CPAC this year I was afraid it might be a little dead this year. After all, with such excitement last year over the presidential election, I was worried there might not be as much energy on behalf of the activists.

Boy, was I ever wrong.

This afternoon some feisty CPAC-ers held a "Tea Party" outside the White House to rally against bailouts, where Michelle Malkin fired up the troops. I took some video of her impromptu speech. And, Joe the Plumber even made a special appearance! More photos below.

Meanwhile, the Townhall guys were holding down the fort at the actual conference. And, yes, they are quite the crew of good-looking conservative men!

And, I got to hang out with a real-life taxpayer watchdog, lol