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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 11/4/2009
Bachmann Calls For 'Freedom Fighters' To Come To Capitol To Stop Dem Health Care Bill
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Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) appeared on the Glenn Beck radio show today to promote her big protest event tomorrow -- in which she will bring "freedom fighters" directly into the halls of Congress to pressure members to vote against the Democrats' health care bill. "This is really the 11th ...
Bachmann calls for 'scare' tactics
politico.com - 11/5/2009
Bachmann calls for 'scare' tactics
— politico.com — Minn. rep. tells protesters to “scare” members of Congress into killing the health care reform bill.... (more) Bachmann calls for 'scare' tactics

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politico.com - 11/4/2009
Top Bachmann aide quits
— politico.com — The aide who helped turn Rep. Michele Bachmann into a controversial mainstay of cable news has informed... colleagues that she’s quitting – just as the firebrand Republican congresswoman prepares for her biggest media moment yet. (more) Top Bachmann aide quits

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bachmann.house.gov - 11/3/2009
Bachmann Calls on the American People to Bring the Town Hall To Washington
— bachmann.house.gov — WHAT: Health Care “House Call” on Washington Press Conference WHO: Republican Members of Congress Americans concerned about... our health care future Other Guests - TBA WHEN: ... (more) Bachmann Calls on the American People to Bring the Town ...

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Talking Points Memo:  Are You a Freedom Fighter?

Delaware Liberal:  Michelle’s Mob

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Are You a Freedom Fighter?
Talking Points Memo — ... If you're a "freedom fighter", Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) wants you to come to Capitol Hill tomorrow to roam the hills of Congress tracking down the representatives and senators who are going to take away your health care and make you French. ...

Michelle’s Mob
Delaware Liberal — Michelle Bachmann is gathering a mob today to try to intimidate members of Congress in hopes of derailing the health care reform bill. Is it a coincidence that she scheduled this protest on Guy Fawkes Day? Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) appeared on the Glenn Beck radio show today to promote her big protest event tomorrow — in which she will bring “freedom fighters” directly into the halls of Congress to pressure members to vote against the Democrats’ health care bill.“This is really the 11th hour, when we’re calling people to come to D.C. It’s not inevitable that ...

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