My husband got bumped from his flight last week and I have a free ticket to anywhere in the US. I was looking at CPAC, but this might be more fun. Can you recommend any affordable ($50) hotels.
I know DC has good public transportation, and that parking is astronomically expensive, so without the expense of a rental car, this may actually work!
You will have no regrets if you show for this - activism and patriotism at its best. There are hotels and motels that have the rates you are interested in - off hand (because I live here) - I cannot provide a list. That said, HEY Fellow FReepers - help out Dutchgirl! Also - there may be FReepers in good standing that would put you up.