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June 7, 2013
Michele Bachmann on Fox News: "I may run for another public office" [VIDEO]
Yesterday, Michele Bachmann gave her first interview since she announced last week she won't be seeking a fifth term in Congress.SEE ALSO: Keith Ellison has full-blown meltdown on Sean Hannity's show [VIDEO] She gave it, of course, to Fox News. And during her appearance on Sean Hannity's show, Bachm ... More >>
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June 5, 2013
Bachmann and Graves bow out
Both Michele Bachmann and Jim Graves decide not to vie for the 6th District
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June 5, 2013
Stephen Colbert reminisces about Michele Bachmann's most unforgettable moments [VIDEO]
Last night, Stephen Colbert said goodbye to "the Congresswoman who represents Minnesota's Valley of the Dolls" -- that's right, Michele Bachmann.SEE ALSO: City Pages' Bob Davis coverage gets love on Colbert Report [VIDEO] After a brief eulogy, Colbert ran a video featuring highlights from Bachmann's ... More >>
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May 31, 2013
Jim Graves reportedly pulls out of politics, says "mission accomplished" with Bachmann leaving
In the wake of Michele Bachmann announcing that she won't run for a fifth term representing Minnesota's Sixth District, her expected 2014 challenger, Jim Graves, has also reportedly pulled out of the race.SEE ALSO: Michele Bachmann announces she will not seek reelection next year [VIDEO]The story wa ... More >>
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May 30, 2013
Lizz Winstead on Bachmann announcement and Tea Party stars: "They realize they don't have the chops"
Lizz Winstead went on MSNBC's Hardball last night to opine on the big announcement from her fellow Minnesotan and favorite punchline: Michele Bachmann.See Also: - Michele Bachmann: A history of crazy, homophobia, and lies - Bachmann won't run again: Top 10 tweets - Michele Bachmann's 2003 Christmas ... More >>
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May 29, 2013
Michele Bachmann announces she will not seek reelection next year [VIDEO]
:::: UPDATE ::::: Bachmann won't run again: Top 10 tweets It's a bittersweet morning. Today, Michele Bachmann announced next year will be her last in Congress, and we're not sure whether we should laugh and pop some champagne, or cry, or both.WE'LL MISS STORIES LIKE THIS: Bachmann: Miracle from God ... More >>
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May 29, 2013
Bachmann won't run again: Top 10 tweets
As you'd expect, Twitter has been blowing up this morning in response to the news that Michele Bachmann won't seek reelection to Congress next year.SEE ALSO: Michele Bachmann wears Google Glass: Top 10 tweets Some tweets made erudite observations, like pointing out that Bachmann's retirement might b ... More >>
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May 29, 2013
Bachmann announcement: DFL and GOP statements appear to be about two different people
On the heels of Michele Bachmann's "I-will-not-seek-re-election" bombshell this morning, both sides of the political aisle have been clamoring to weigh in.But while GOPers are hailing their congresswoman's service, the DFL isn't sparing her any potshots on her way out. Instead, comments from both pa ... More >>
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May 29, 2013
Andy Parrish goes on MSNBC to talk Bachmann, doesn't wear pants [PHOTO]
This afternoon, Andy Parrish, former chief of staff for Michele Bachmann's ill-fated presidential campaign, made a guest appearance on Andrea Mitchell's MSNBC show to talk about Bachmann's big announcement.Parrish's appearance was noteworthy for a few reasons. Though he recently produced an affidavi ... More >>
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May 20, 2013
FBI reportedly investigating Michele Bachmann for potential criminal violations
The Iowa Senate has been scrutinizing alleged violations of state ethics rules that occurred during the course of Michele Bachmann's ill-fated presidential campaign. But that's child's play compared to an FBI probe.A SEPARATE SCANDAL: Bachmann's book tour to promote moribund autobiography has her in ... More >>
Blogs
May 17, 2013
Michele Bachmann worried the IRS might function as Obamacare death panels [VIDEO]
In the wake of revelations the IRS improperly targeted tea party groups for extra scrutiny when they applied for tax exempt status during the last election cycle, Michele Bachmann is worried the Obama administration's apparent desire to make life difficult for conservatives might extend into other w ... More >>
Blogs
May 16, 2013
Michele Bachmann wears Google Glass: Top 10 tweets
Yesterday, photos of Michele Bachmann wearing Google Glass at a House GOP meeting circulated, and the resulting cascade of jokes pushed the internet to the bring of full-scale meltdown.SEE ALSO: Jim Graves will run again next year, setting up rematch with BachmannFor your LOLing pleasure, we've rank ... More >>
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May 14, 2013
Michele Bachmann isn't really leaving Minnesota over the gay marriage vote
Sorry, Minnesota, but Michele Bachmann is not fleeing to Oregon over Monday's vote to legalize same-sex marriage. Not because she was bluffing, but because the Daily Currant -- the news site that published the report -- is satirical. SEE ALSO: Michele Bachmann falls from grace Minnesota Senate app ... More >>
Blogs
May 14, 2013
Michele Bachmann on marriage: "It is one man, one woman -- because God said it is" [VIDEO]
For better or worse, Michele Bachmann isn't leaving Minnesota now that we're the land of the free and the home of the gays. But that doesn't mean she doesn't have an opinion about about marriage equality.SEE ALSO: Michele Bachmann waves bag of gay-unfriendly Chick-fil-A [VIDEO] During a Liberty Coun ... More >>
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May 1, 2013
Michele Bachmann is pissed Obama didn't declare Dzhokhar Tsarnaev an enemy combatant
Michele Bachmann and John Kriesel have something in common -- they're both upset federal agents didn't altogether disregard whatever constitutional rights Boston bombing suspect and American citizen Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has.SEE ALSO: Star Tribune places pressure cooker ad below story about Boston bombs ... More >>
Blogs
April 30, 2013
Michele Bachmann says she cares about the poor, gets another "Four Pinocchios" rating [VIDEO]
During a floor speech last Friday, Michele Bachmann mangled an attempt at a Shakespeare quote (She said "Thou protesteth too much" -- the actual quote is "The lady doth protest too much"). But that's not significant here.SEE ALSO: Michele Bachmann's 'I do not do political speech' line draws loud lau ... More >>
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April 29, 2013
Barack Obama zings Michele Bachmann during White House correspondents' dinner [VIDEO]
Barack Obama got a laugh or two at Michele Bachmann's expense Saturday night during his White House correspondents' dinner speech.SEE ALSO: Dana Wessel's fake Obama quote reprinted without attribution in San Jose Mercury News The president began by noting he's not "the strapping young Muslim sociali ... More >>
Blogs
April 24, 2013
Surprise! Michele Bachmann's attorney blames media for Iowa ethics scandal
As scandal after scandal after scandal comes to light in connection with Michele Bachmann's ill-fated presidential run, we wondered how Michele would find a way to blame the series of self-created messes on Democrats.SEE ALSO: Michele Bachmann blames Dems for ethics allegations made by her own ex-st ... More >>
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April 22, 2013
Michele Bachmann reportedly knew about unethical payments to Iowa senator [UPDATE]
-- Update at bottom; original post from morning of April 19 --Yesterday, we told you about how Andy Parrish is prepared to throw his old boss under the bus and corroborate allegations that Michele Bachmann's presidential campaign made unethical payments to Iowa Sen. Ken Sorenson.SEE ALSO: Michele Ba ... More >>
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April 17, 2013
Bachmann's book tour to promote moribund autobiography has her in fresh trouble with feds
Michele Bachmann's late 2011 tour to promote her autobiography, "Core of Conviction," has apparently landed her in fresh trouble with federal investigators.HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Michele Bachmann and Bradlee Dean both set to speak at right-wing event After six weeks of promotional touring and nearl ... More >>
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April 9, 2013
Michele Bachmann blames Dems for ethics allegations made by her own ex-staffers
Here are the facts: Michele Bachmann is under federal investigation for allegedly violating campaign finance laws during her ill-fated presidential run. The investigation began after Bachmann's former National Field Coordinator, Peter Waldron, filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission. ... More >>
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April 5, 2013
Michele Bachmann and Bradlee Dean both set to speak at right-wing event
Michele Bachmann and Bradlee Dean go way back. For instance, when Bradlee found himself taking heat for an anti-gay prayer he delivered before the Legislature back in 2011, Michele came to his aid with a prayer of her own where she professed support for Bradlee and asked God to transform Minnesota i ... More >>
Blogs
March 27, 2013
Glenn Beck blames federal investigation into Bachmann on Minnesota's Somali population [VIDEO]
Glenn Beck took a page out of Michele Bachmann's playbook while coming to the beleaguered congresswoman's defense this week. He blamed the ethical mess she finds herself in on those damn Muslims -- in particular, Minnesota's Somali population. SEE ALSO: MN secession petition: Glenn Beck to be first ... More >>
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March 26, 2013
Michele Bachmann blames news of federal ethics investigation on "political adversaries"
Michelle Bachmann's spokesman blames the disclosure of a federal investigation into allegations Bachmann violated campaign finance rules during her ill-fated presidential run on "political adversaries in an attempt to disparage her reputation as a top target of the DCCC [Democratic Congressional Cam ... More >>
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March 25, 2013
Feds investigating Michele Bachmann for alleged under-the-table campaign payments
Last summer, Michele Bachmann was hit was a lawsuit alleging she was involved with the theft of a private email list from a computer in Iowa during her presidential campaign. Then, in January, former staffers went public with allegations Bachmann hadn't ponied up pay she still owed them.SEE ALSO: Mi ... More >>
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March 22, 2013
Michele Bachmann's Alzheimer's cure statement rated "Pants on Fire!" by PolitiFact [IMAGE]
Michele Bachmann claims she's infallible when it comes to truth and falsity, but in reality, the AP concluded she was so full of it during her presidential run that they simply gave up on fact-checking her.SEE ALSO: Michele Bachmann goes on apocalyptic radio show, says Obama supports Sharia lawBut P ... More >>
Blogs
March 21, 2013
Michele Bachmann: Obamacare "literally kills women, kills children, kills senior citizens" [VIDEO]
We planned to take a least a 24-hour break from posting about Michele Bachmann... but then we saw video of remarks she made on the House floor today on the third anniversary of Obamacare's passage.SEE ALSO: Bachmann: Contraception mandate step toward one-child policy [VIDEO]It's no secret Michele ha ... More >>
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March 20, 2013
Michele Bachmann again runs from CNN's Dana Bash when asked about misleading CPAC speech
It's only Wednesday, and it's already been an especially bad week for Michele Bachmann.SEE ALSO: Bachmann says Romney is best presidential candidate because Obama is too wealthy [VIDEO] On Monday, the Washington Post rated remarks Bachmann made criticizing President Obama during her CPAC speech as " ... More >>
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March 19, 2013
Michele Bachmann's CPAC Obama blast rated "Four Pinocchios" by the Washington Post
Last month, Michele Bachmann praised herself for being unable to say anything that's untrue.SEE ALSO: Michele Bachmann's 'I do not do political speech' line draws loud laughter during debate [VIDEO]We told you that was a bunch of B.S at the time. But if you don't want to take it from us, take it fro ... More >>
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March 15, 2013
Michele Bachmann says bloggers are a "miracle" and "where it's at!" during CPAC speech
Earlier today, Michele Bachmann addressed an adoring throng at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland -- an event she no doubt falsely characterized as "the best party of the year!"At the conclusion of her speech, Bachmann presented the award for "Blogger of the Year." It disappoin ... More >>
Blogs
February 11, 2013
Ousting Michele Bachmann from Intelligence wasn't a no-brainer for Boehner
As we told you last month, during the run up to committee appointments for the new Congress, a petition was circulating to oust Rep. Michele Bachmann from the House Intelligence Committee. SEE ALSO: Michele Bachmann goes on apocalyptic radio show, says Obama supports Sharia lawThe petition ended up ... More >>
Blogs
January 22, 2013
Minnesota Republicans want Michele Bachmann vs. Al Franken in 2014
Michele Bachmann for U.S. Senator? Believe it or not, new polling suggests Minnesota Republicans like the sound of that.SEE ALSO:-- Al Franken doesn't want mobile app companies to sell your location data without permission-- Michele Bachmann goes on apocalyptic radio show, says Obama supports Sharia ... More >>
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January 9, 2013
Petition to oust Michele Bachmann from Intelligence is a no brainer
People for the American Way, a liberal advocacy group, is circulating a petition asking John Boehner to remove Michele Bachmann from the House Intelligence Committee.The petition targets Bachmann's bizarre obsession with Sharia law and other Islamophobic tomfoolery, though really there's any number ... More >>
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January 2, 2013
President Obama offers Michele Bachmann a raise she doesn't want
When he signed an executive order calling for an end to a longstanding pay freeze for members of Congress and other federal employees last Thursday, President Obama essentially offered Michele Bachmann a $900-a-year raise. But Bachmann and a majority of her colleagues in the GOP-controlled House wan ... More >>
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December 31, 2012
Michele Bachmann named "Woman of the Year" by WND [THE 2012 BACHMANN READER]
WND, a conservative news site that takes Bradlee Dean's ramblings seriously, named Michele Bachmann its 2012 "Woman of the Year."WND's Taylor Rose cites Bachmann's "extraordinary dedication to America's founding principles and steadfast defense of the Constitution" as reasons she won the award, whic ... More >>
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December 17, 2012
Michele Bachmann's favorite gun is the Bushmaster AR-15 used in Newtown [VIDEO]
During an appearance on Jan Mickelson's radio show late last year, Michele Bachmann said her favorite gun is the Bushmaster AR-15 rifle.SEE ALSO: Thomas Caffall, Texas A&M shooter, was a Michele Bachmann supporterThat's the same controversial high-capacity gun used by Adam Lanza to kill 20 child ... More >>
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December 12, 2012
Michele Bachmann goes on apocalyptic radio show, says Obama supports Sharia law
Constituents of the 6th District who voted for Michele Bachmann instead of Jim Graves last month can't be happy to hear their Congresswoman say she spent a "whole year" fretting about Obama administration's alleged efforts to implement Sharia law here in the United States.SEE ALSO:-- Bachmann doesn' ... More >>
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November 13, 2012
Michele Bachmann spent $65 per vote; Graves spent less than $9
Assuming you live in the 6th District, would you vote for Michele Bachmann in exchange for $65? SEE ALSO:-- Michele Bachmann's reelection: She's as resilient as a cockroach during a carpet bombing-- Jim Graves is a "robot," new Michele Bachmann ad alleges [VIDEO]Regardless of how you answer that que ... More >>
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November 7, 2012
Race between Bachmann and Graves in the 6th remains too close to call
For much of election night, Michele Bachmann watched from the second floor of the Bloomington Hilton as precincts in her congressional district, the sixth, reported.Long after other races had been called, Bachmann's supporters lingered in the Bloomington ballroom, waiting for the high-profile incumb ... More >>
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November 5, 2012
Bachmann doesn't back down from Muslim Brotherhood "deep penetration" accusation [VIDEO]
In July, Michele Bachmann took heavy criticism for demanding that feds investigate the Muslin Brotherhood's alleged "deep penetration" into the U.S. Government. She provided little evidence other than to assert that the family of Huma Abedin, a deputy chief of staff for Secretary of State Hillary Cl ... More >>
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November 2, 2012
Michele Bachmann won't say whether she thinks abortion is okay in cases of rape [AUDIO]
Days after being laughed at for saying 'I do not do political speech,' Michele Bachmann offered up some very political speech. And you wonder why people found her remark to be worthy of some knee slaps?SEE ALSO:-- Todd Akin's "legitimate rape" belief likely stems from University of Minnesota paper-- ... More >>
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October 31, 2012
Michele Bachmann's 'I do not do political speech' line draws loud laughter during debate [VIDEO]
Michele Bachmann and Jim Graves held their first debate yesterday in St. Cloud.SEE ALSO:-- Michele Bachmann says Romney is best presidential candidate because Obama is too wealthy-- Michele Bachmann is making shit up in her latest fundraising e-mail It wasn't exactly an Ellison-Fields affair -- Gra ... More >>
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October 22, 2012
Jim Graves campaign argues SurveyUSA poll showing Bachmann ahead is "an aberration"
The first independent poll of the 2012 6th Congressional District campaign, conducted by SurveyUSA and released last week, contained bad news for Jim Graves and Democrats hoping to remove Rep. Michele Bachmann from power.SEE ALSO:-- Michele Bachmann "likely to win re-election this year," according t ... More >>
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October 19, 2012
Disturbed D.C. man hauled away yelling threats against Michele Bachmann [VIDEO]
The Washington Times published video of a disturbed D.C. man being loaded into a police van while yelling threats against Rep. Michele Bachmann yesterday.SEE ALSO:-- Bachmann's synagogue appearance during gay tolerance celebration goes as well as you'd think-- Michele Bachmann suggests Islam is Amer ... More >>
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October 3, 2012
Bachmann's synagogue appearance during gay tolerance celebration goes as well as you'd think
For the second time in just over a week, Michele Bachmann (or political operatives working on her behalf) has unwittingly enriched Jim Graves' campaign to take her job.SEE ALSO:-- Michele Bachmann waves bag of gay-unfriendly Chick-fil-A [VIDEO]-- Michele Bachmann becomes a Swiss citizen, hilarity en ... More >>
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October 2, 2012
Star Tribune blasted for "puff" Michele Bachmann coverage
The Daily Kos' Bill Prendergast has put the Star Tribune on blast for going soft on Michele Bachmann.SEE ALSO: Michele Bachmann's Keith Ellison comments: Media criticized for "unconscionable" headlinesIn a column entitled "Bachmann update: why this nut wins her district," Prendergast characterizes a ... More >>
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October 1, 2012
Unfactcheckable Michele Bachmann touts KSTP's fact-check of misleading Jim Graves ad [VIDEO]
Michele Bachmann may be unfactcheckable herself, but that isn't stopping her campaign from making the veracity of Jim Graves' ads an issue.SEE ALSO:-- New pro-Bachmann attack ad is so outrageous, it raised $8,000 for Jim Graves [VIDEO]-- Bachmann and Jim Graves now neck and neck as Michele's favorab ... More >>
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September 27, 2012
Michele Bachmann is so full of baloney, the Associated Press gave up on fact-checking her
You just can't make this up, folks.SEE ALSO:-- Michele Bachmann says Romney is best presidential candidate because Obama is too wealthy [VIDEO]-- Michele Bachmann is making shit up in her latest fundraising e-mail-- Michele Bachmann admits she has "no idea" if HPV vaccine causes retardationMichele B ... More >>
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September 20, 2012
Michele Bachmann contradicts herself in new radio, TV ads [VIDEO]
One day after Jim Graves hit the airwaves with his first TV ad, Michele Bachmann counter-punched with a new ad of her own.SEE ALSO:-- Bachmann and Jim Graves now neck and neck as Michele's favorability tanks-- Controversial Stillwater bridge project approved by U.S. House-- Michele Bachmann is makin ... More >>
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