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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 >>

Rybak in D.C. to support, lobby for Obama's proposals on gun reform

When Obama announced his gun law reform agenda this morning, R.T. Rybak was at the White House.The Minneapolis mayor, who co-hosted a Regional Gun Summit here just last week, is in D.C. for the day to lobby in support of the president's proposal.See Also:- Andy Parrish says he has "no intention of a ... More >>

Jim Graves is a "robot," new Michele Bachmann ad alleges [VIDEO]

Two weeks before election day, Michele Bachmann is pressing her advantage over her Democratic challenger Jim Graves.SEE ALSO:-- Jim Graves to Bradlee Dean: "Michele Bachmann is a wonderful person"-- Star Tribune stands by Bachmann coverage, reporter's "butthurt" response to criticismToday, Bachmann' ... More >>

Chris Fields calls Keith Ellison a reverse racist

See Also: Chris Fields: "Keith Ellison is militantly anti-America" Chris Fields says Keith Ellison isn't doing enough for black people With the election inching closer, GOP-endorsed Congressional candidate Chris Fields is upping the attack rhetoric, now accusing Keith Ellison of "reverse racism" ... More >>

Chris Fields: I didn't call Keith Ellison a reverse racist in "reverse racism" ad

Chris Fields calls Keith Ellison a reverse racist Chris Fields says Keith Ellison isn't doing enough for black people I wasn't very surprised when I came into work this morning to find I already had three voicemails. Two hangups and one message, all from the same caller: Chris Fields, the GOP-endo ... More >>

Michele Bachmann assails conservative opponents in new ad

Michele Bachmann: Consistently crazy. ​Michele Bachmann's campaign ads have continued to be a mind-boggling facet of this presidential race. A couple months ago, she released four minutes of what looked like a bad Power Point presentation that made us think her campaign was running on fumes. ... More >>

Michele Bachmann's no Ronald Reagan, Wall Street Journal says

The Wall Street Journal knows Ronald Reagan, and says Bachmann is no Ronald Reagan.​America's Craziest Congresswoman passes herself off as a constitutional conservative, but the Wall Street Journal's editorial page, a bullwark of real conservative thinking, has lumped her in with a bunch of ot ... More >>

Michele Bachmann won't say no to presidential bid [UPDATE]

She can't say yes and she can't no.​Greta Van Susteren asked Rep. Michele Bachmann last night on Fox News flat out: Are you going to run for president in 2012? Bachmann couldn't say, "No," even though she dismissed the idea just a few days ago. Instead, she dodged into some fast talking about th ... More >>

Michele Bachmann must be hypnotized [VIDEO]

How's that tingle, Mr. Matthews?​A little more than two years ago, Michele Bachmann blurted out to MSNBC's Chris Matthews that various congressional Democrats held anti-American views and ought to be investigated. Her Joe McCarthy moment almost cost her her re-election. Well, the Hardball ho ... More >>

Michele Bachmann says even $5.4 million isn't enough

​Michele Bachmann may not have, as Tarryl Clark put it, done @#%! for the 6th congressional district. But the incumbent Republican is now wallowing in so much money that it probably doesn't matter what Clark has to say.

Michele Bachmann's husband is shocked at profanity. Send cash today!

Marcus Bachmann's feelings are hurt.​Marcus Bachmann is shocked, offended and saddened that Tarryl Clark would stoop so low as to use a "profanity-laced attack" against his wife in a campaign ad. And if you'd just write her a check today, Michele Bachmann would feel so much better. In Fact, ... More >>

Michele Bachmann caught spouting crap again by PolitiFact

Michele Bachmann: Pants on fire.​Michele Bachmann told the Values Voters last weekend that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dropped $100,000 on a bar tab while jet-setting around the globe. PolitiFact has concluded that Bachmann -- yet again - isn't telling the truth. How ironic that she broke the ... More >>

Michele Bachmann fears Walter Mondale's bull's-eye on her back

​It's not as if Michele Bachmann actually needs anymore cash; she sits on mountains of greenbacks ready for the good spendin' to keep her congressional seat and personalized studio chair at Fox News. But by golly that Walter Mondale guy has a bull's-eye on her back now. Pelosi too! And don't f ... More >>

Michele Bachmann responds to "F*ck Michele Bachmann" flier

Nice try, Nancy Pelosi. We're all on to you.​Yesterday we reported on local rapper G-Biz's "Fuck Michele Bachmann 2010" concert fliers that irked the congresswoman's campaign staff. Bachmann later responded to the poster on Sean Hannity's radio show, where she accused the media of holding a ... More >>

Keith Ellison rates a "Most Wanted" in teabagger card deck

Keith Ellison, Nancy Pelosi and John McCain are among the "Most Wanted"​Looks like Rep. Keith Ellison's in trouble with some self-described constitutional experts at something called the Shenandoah Valley Tea Party Patriots in Virginia. He's one of 54 members of Congress, "Republicans and De ... More >>

Sean Hannity and Michele Bachmann slag Bill Clinton and Betty McCollum

​It was open mic night again for Michele Bachmann last night on the Hannity show. The theme: How dare Betty McCollum and Bill Clinton fight back when we tar them and their party as anti-American socialists doing the bidding of a Chicago gangster running the White House? McCollum, you remember ... More >>

Michele Bachmann's money-grubbing birthday

​You know that annoying friend of yours who is really into her birthday?She walks around all day in a tiara and demands everybody pay extra attention to her, because its her day?Michele Bachmann is that annoying friend.April 6 was the Crazy Congresswoman's 54th birthday, and she celebrated with a ... More >>

Amy Klobuchar gets a call to prayer from Orrin Hatch's Blackberry

Minnesota's senior senator offers a brief moment of humor at the National Prayer Breakfast.

Mel Gibson's Edge of Darkness

Detective investigating activist daughter's death discovers corporate cover-up

Air America, Franken's launching pad, goes out of business

The "Kennedy seat" in the senate goes to a Republican, health care reform dies, and now this. It's a bad week for liberals.

Tim Pawlenty makes Newsweek's "most intriguing" list

Pawlenty even jokes about the oddness of his inclusion.

Bachmann on PolitiFact's 'Lie of the year' list for Hannity quote

The GOP congresswoman is a nominee for a reality-challenged rant on Sean Hannity's Fox News show.

Bachmann preps protesters for "House call," encourages them to "scare" Congress

Rep. Michele Bachmann's hyped noontime "House call" on Capitol Hill happens today and she made sure to get protesters pumped for some serious Democratic ass-kicking in order to kill the planned health care reform bill.

Bachmann: Come to D.C. to fight the "crown jewel of socialism"

Calling the health care bill the "crown jewel of socialism," "socialized medicine," and "unconstitutional," she rallied the troops on Fox News's Hannity Show for Thursday's mayhem.

Woman loves working with sewage, rats and cockroaches

Monday's five most fascinating stories printed on wood pulp.

The T. Boone Pickens alt-energy show rolls across America

Pickens Plan focuses on using more wind power and natural gas

Senate approves stimulus plan, Klobuchar votes 'yes'

No big deal: The U.S. Senate just passed a monster stimulus (aka spending) package today for a grand total of $838 billion. Talk about a shopping spree.

Graywolf Press author to read at Obama's Inauguration

Michele Bachmann media vomit continues to sicken

Bachmann morning update: Rep. compared to Coulter, Pelosi speaks out

Bachmann afternoon update: She's still crazy, Tinklenberg loves it

Nancy Pelosi coming to Twin Cities Monday

Readers respond to RNC coverage

Liveblogging the RNC day 4: John McCain is a POW.

Bachmann: Drilling in ANWR would lead to $2-per-gallon gas

It's a long haul to November. How many wheels can the GOP afford to lose?

Elephant Droppings

Leading the fight for farm welfare

In Defense of Rollback Smiley

Wal-Mart gets support from an unlikely ally: Target's hometown

Al Franken feeds crystal meth to his pet ferret!

209 Weeks Later

War on zombies, war on terror—what's the diff?

Night of the Short Knives

As the GOP suffered the death of a thousand cuts last Tuesday, CP staffers captured scenes from the victory party that (mostly) wasn't

11/13 Morning Communiqué

Olson Defeats Rumsfeld (or... Jayhawk bites Hawk)

The quest for Sabo's seat

George W. Tush

New doc instructs media how to kiss presidential ass

Spank the Donkey

Why We Should All Give Up on the Democrats: A Polemical Essay