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House GOP Leadership Endorses Bachmann’s Call For Mass Rally To Protest Obamacare’s “Tyranny”
There’s been some debate over whether House GOP leaders are worried that Michele Bachmann’s antics are damaging the GOP — they say they aren’t — so it’s worth noting that they appear to be endorsing her call for a mass rally in the Capitol this week to protest ...
Top Bachmann aide quits
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
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 ...
Is The Tea Party Over?
motherjones.com — The tea partiers are launching the revolution. This week. But will anyone actually show up? On Sunday,... Rep. Michele Bachmann challenged viewers of Sean Hannity’s Fox News show to join her last-ditch attempt to kill health care reform. The ... (more) Is The Tea Party Over?
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Bachmann's New Effort To Rally Against Congress -- And Do It Inside The Buildings -- Endorsed By GOP Leadership
TPM Election Central — ... As Greg Sargent reported, the spokesmen for both House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) and Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) supported Bachmann's call for a rally this Thursday in Washington against the Democrats' health care proposals, and her rallying cry: "If you believe in liberty, and if you're rejecting tyranny, this is it." ...

Conservatives Rally Behind Bachmann’s Call For Anti-Health Care Reform Protest In DC
Think Progress — ... . The offices of both House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) and House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) also issued their support. ...

Rep. Steve King Praises Lobbyists As ‘Paul Revere’ For Busing In Protesters For Anti-Health Reform Rally
Think Progress — ... on Thursday at the steps of the Capitol. Republican leadership, like Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), have endorsed the rally. But two of the most rabidly right-wing members of Congress, Rep. Steve King (R-IA) and Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) are amongst the most aggressive promoters of the rally, with the help of ...

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