typically there are several parties who own parts of mall tracts, the anchor department stores (in this project that's macy's, sears, jc penney and belk), the owner of the shops (simon prop co) and then the peripheral pad sites that have the restaurants, retail strip centers, free standing stores, etc.
any one of them could object to the event and make a case that it violates the covenants in the operating agreement or the access agreement that govern the development.
to say that the event was cancelled by "democrat opposition" is just conjecture, and not supported by any facts.
as the "tea party" sure took on more than the tax protest it was to be (kid's rides and a fireworks display?) there was more than enough for one of the property owners to say no.
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