tea party. they say the party is a dangerous threat to democracy and civil rights. one of their fearless leaders will speak the truth next right here on "the ed show," and, well, it's a story made for hollywood. unknown, unemployed man becomes senate candidate. now alvin greene is casting his own movie. you wouldn't believe who he wants to play. all that, plus louisiana senator david vitter supports birther lawsuits. okay. and the gusher might finally be capped, and legendary baseball analyst peter gammons will join me live from the third base line to talk about the legendary george steinbrenner and his passing today. you're watching "the ed show" on msnbc. stay with us.