Bachmann wins re-election in tight race
Washington (CNN) - Minnesota Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann, a darling of the tea party who ran unsuccessfully for the GOP presidential nomination, has won re-election to a fourth term in the House, CNN projects.
Her Democratic challenger Jim Graves, a wealthy businessman, faced long odds against Bachmann, but campaigned on a message that the conservative congresswoman had abandoned her district in her bid for higher office.
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Bachmann raised a record amount of money and warned her supporters in multiple emails almost on a daily basis that Democrats were targeting her race.
“It has truly been an honor and a privilege to represent the people of Minnesota’s Sixth District in Congress, and I am humbled that they have placed their trust in me for another term," Bachmann said in a statement. "I pledge to continue to work everyday to create jobs and do everything I can to make life more affordable for Minnesota's families."
A former Minnesota judge, Bachmann was an early supporter of the tea party and one of the most vocal opponents of the president's health care plan, which she and others critics labelled "Obamacare." She was also a founder of the "tea party caucus" in the House.
See results from Bachmann's race here, and a profile of the race here.
Well, that's definitely a re-election that should never have happened. Is she still trying to pray away the gays?
Wow! I guess Minnesota is even more strange than Texas. She is completely insane. Poor Minnesota.
Bachmanns a head case and should be institutionalized she's that mad..Her gay husband as well and if he's not gay she'd turn him anyway wouldn't she in being bipolar or just plain crazy!!
dont blame all of Minnesota. She wasnt in my district so I couldnt do anything about it
I would like to know what these commenters actually object to with the "Tea Party"?
Preamble: The Tea Party Movement is an all-inclusive American grassroots movement with the belief that everyone is created equal and deserves an equal opportunity to thrive in these United States where they may “pursue life, liberty and happiness” as stated in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
No one is excluded from participation in the Tea Party Movement. Everyone is welcomed to join in seeking to achieve the Tea Party Movement goals, which are as follows:
Goals: 1. Eliminate excessive taxes. 2. Eliminate National Debt. 3. Eliminate deficit spending. 4. Protect free markets. 5. Abide by the Constitution of the United States. 6. Promote Civic Responsbility. 7. Reduce the overall size over government. 8. Believe in the People. 9. Avoid the pitfalls of politics. 10. Maintain local independence.
What here is there to object to?
Just because Bachmann supports the Tea Party, doesn't mean she IS the Tea Party.
Well WI voted for a nut when they elected Baldwin...
I would like to know what these commenters actually object to with the "Tea Party"?
The Tea Party Movement is an all-inclusive American grassroots movement with the belief that everyone is created equal and deserves an equal opportunity to thrive in these United States where they may “pursue life, liberty and happiness” as stated in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
No one is excluded from participation in the Tea Party Movement. Everyone is welcomed to join in seeking to achieve the Tea Party Movement goals, which are as follows:
Goals: 1. Eliminate excessive taxes. 2. Eliminate National Debt. 3. Eliminate deficit spending. 4. Protect free markets. 5. Abide by the Constitution of the United States. 6. Promote Civic Responsbility. 7. Reduce the overall size over government. 8. Believe in the People. 9. Avoid the pitfalls of politics. 10. Maintain local independence.
What here is there to object to? Just because Bachmann supports the Tea Party, doesn't mean she IS the Tea Party.
If we can survive Obama, we can survive Bachmann as well.
You simply can't judge an entire state by one single backwards district.
What is there to object to with the Tea Party. Their goals are: Goals: 1. Eliminate excessive taxes. 2. Eliminate National Debt. 3. Eliminate deficit spending. 4. Protect free markets. 5. Abide by the Constitution of the United States. 6. Promote Civic Responsbility. 7. Reduce the overall size over government. 8. Believe in the People. 9. Avoid the pitfalls of politics. 10. Maintain local independence.
Michelle is not the Tea Party.
Three attemps at a post in support and 3 rejections from CNN?