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Michele Bachmann: A history of crazy, homophobia, and lies

Michele Bachmann's rise to infamy from Minnesota's 6th congressional district all the way to Washington has been a long, crazy road. Bachmann's penchant for consistent lies earned her awards for being un-fact checkable while she battled against Obamacare, HPV vaccinations, and just plain common sense. Bachmann and her husband Marcus's anti-gay crusade filled with homophobia and ex-gay therapy have also earned the couple negative press, eye-rolls, and ridicule alike.

Even though Bachmann just announced she won't run for her Congressional seat again in 2014, we have a feeling this isn't the last we've heard of ol' crazy eyes. Check out our extensive coverage of the never-ending Michele Bachmann saga in the links below.

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  1. Michele Bachmann says Romney is best presidential candidate because Obama is too wealthy [VIDEO]
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    Michele Bachmann says Romney is best presidential candidate because Obama is too wealthy [VIDEO]
    During an RNC interview with USA Today, Michele Bachmann offered up a whopper of a preposterous statement.
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  2. Bachmann says there's "a spiritual hurricane in our land" as Tropical Storm Isaac approaches [VIDEO]
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    Bachmann says there's "a spiritual hurricane in our land" as Tropical Storm Isaac approaches [VIDEO]
    God apparently has it out... for Republicans?
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  3. MN for Marriage's Andy Parrish takes credit for Michele Bachmann's Iowa straw poll victory
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    MN for Marriage's Andy Parrish takes credit for Michele Bachmann's Iowa straw poll victory
    Ames Republicans had no idea they were actually voting for Andy Parrish.
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  4. The Onion's "Bachmann Thankful No Americans Died In Sikh Shooting" story dupes dozens
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    The Onion's "Bachmann Thankful No Americans Died In Sikh Shooting" story dupes dozens
    Sometimes, you can't make it up, and sometimes, you can.
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  5. Michele Bachmann waves bag of gay-unfriendly Chick-fil-A [VIDEO]
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    Michele Bachmann waves bag of gay-unfriendly Chick-fil-A [VIDEO]
    On "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day," Michele Bachmann wanted to make sure she went on the record supporting the embattled fast food restaurant.
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  6. Barb Heki sues Michele Bachmann and staffer who betrayed her for Ron Paul
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    Barb Heki sues Michele Bachmann and staffer who betrayed her for Ron Paul
    Et tu, Kent Sorenson?
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  7. Michele Bachmann is the most beautiful elected official in Washington, says The Hill
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    Michele Bachmann is the most beautiful elected official in Washington, says The Hill
    That Marcus Bachmann sure is one lucky guy.
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  8. Jim Graves' new ad hits Michele Bachmann for "her McCarthy-style witch-hunt"
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    Jim Graves' new ad hits Michele Bachmann for "her McCarthy-style witch-hunt"
    Jim Graves is trying to capitalize on Bachmann's latest controversy.
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  9. Michele Bachmann's Keith Ellison comments: Media criticized for "unconscionable" headlines
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    Michele Bachmann's Keith Ellison comments: Media criticized for "unconscionable" headlines
    It's one thing to report that "Bachmann alleges Ellison has ties to Muslim Brotherhood." It's quite another to go with "Bachmann ties Ellison to Muslim Brotherhood."
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  10. Michele Bachmann on Ellison: 'He has long record of association with Muslim Brotherhood'
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    Michele Bachmann on Ellison: 'He has long record of association with Muslim Brotherhood'
    If politics were blackjack, it'd be fitting to say that yesterday, Michele Bachmann doubled down.
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  11. Michele Bachmann, Profiles in Courage: She runs away from, lies to CNN reporter [VIDEO]
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    Michele Bachmann, Profiles in Courage: She runs away from, lies to CNN reporter [VIDEO]
    Perhaps wary of cramming her foot further down her throat, Michele Bachmann won't talk to reporters about her controversial Muslim Brotherhood "deep penetration" comments.
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  12. John McCain blasts Bachmann for 'sinister, degrading' Muslim Brotherhood fear-mongering [VIDEO]
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    John McCain blasts Bachmann for 'sinister, degrading' Muslim Brotherhood fear-mongering [VIDEO]
    Here's some heartening news -- earlier today, John McCain put Michele Bachmann on blast on the Senate floor.
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  13. Bachmann's source for Muslim Brotherhood claim reportedly man Grover Norquist called a 'sick bigot'
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    Bachmann's source for Muslim Brotherhood claim reportedly man Grover Norquist called a 'sick bigot'
    We shouldn't be surprised Bachmann's source seems to be as nutty as she is, we suppose.
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  14. What Communists were for Joe McCarthy, the Muslim Brotherhood is for Michele Bachmann
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    What Communists were for Joe McCarthy, the Muslim Brotherhood is for Michele Bachmann
    And you thought McCarthyism was a relic of the 1950s!
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  15. Michele Bachmann sounds alarm about "suicide-bomber conference" in Chicago
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    Michele Bachmann sounds alarm about "suicide-bomber conference" in Chicago
    The Atlantic's headline says it all -- "Good News, Liberals: 'Crazy' Michele Bachmann Is Back."
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  16. Norm Coleman most popular prominent MN GOPer; Bachmann "most unpopular politician"
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    Norm Coleman most popular prominent MN GOPer; Bachmann "most unpopular politician"
    The Republicans we like the best are the ones we see and hear from the least, apparently.
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  17. Bachmann posts absurdly question-begging "Conservative Priorities Survey" to her website
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    Bachmann posts absurdly question-begging "Conservative Priorities Survey" to her website
    Let's just put it this way -- Bachmann has no future as a political pollster.
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  18. Bachmann renounces citizenship in gay-friendly Switzerland, blasts Obama for backing gay marriage
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    Bachmann renounces citizenship in gay-friendly Switzerland, blasts Obama for backing gay marriage
    Rejoice, people of Switzerland -- Minnesota is still stuck with the Bachmanns.
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  19. Michele Bachmann is making shit up in her latest fundraising e-mail
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    Michele Bachmann is making shit up in her latest fundraising e-mail
    Today, Slate points out a few absurd fabrications contained in Michele Bachmann's May 8 fundraising appeal to prospective donors.
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  20. Michele Bachmann becomes a Swiss citizen, hilarity ensues [CARTOONS]
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    Michele Bachmann becomes a Swiss citizen, hilarity ensues [CARTOONS]
    If Michele Bachmann loses her U.S. House seat to Jim Graves this November, she could always try her hand at running for parliament in Switzerland.
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  21. Michele Bachmann endorses Romney months after saying Mitt "cannot beat Obama"
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    Michele Bachmann endorses Romney months after saying Mitt "cannot beat Obama"
    Open wide, Michele. You're about to eat your own words.
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  22. Michele Bachmann's "tar baby" Obama blast "has nothing to do with race"
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    Michele Bachmann's "tar baby" Obama blast "has nothing to do with race"
    Bachmann "values all human life -- regardless of race," her spokeswoman says.
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  23. Is Michele Bachmann's "tar baby" blast of President Obama a racial slur? [VIDEO]
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    Is Michele Bachmann's "tar baby" blast of President Obama a racial slur? [VIDEO]
    Bachmann finds herself in hot water after making a racially insensitive remark.
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  24. Michele Bachmann endorses Allen Quist for Congress
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    Michele Bachmann endorses Allen Quist for Congress
    Allen Quist also has a slight financial lead on GOP rival Mike Parry.
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  25. Michele Bachmann, former presidential candidate, now pumps gas in Lino Lakes
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    Michele Bachmann, former presidential candidate, now pumps gas in Lino Lakes
    Constituents got to talk politics with Michele while she filled up their tanks. Talk about pain at the pump!
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Andy Nordenstrom
Andy Nordenstrom

I do envy her courage. She can talk about subjects that she has absolutely no clue about with such confidence, it's amazing. Fact checkers, schmack checkers

Paul Gerold
Paul Gerold

Is it "Beat a dead horse" season again?

Suzanne Lorenz Erkel
Suzanne Lorenz Erkel

She has more courage in her pinky than any senator or other member of congress

UMA
UMA

I'll bet if Michele Bachmann decided to become a Democrat, the Party would accept her with open arms; the more the merrier, right?

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