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MPR: Bachmann, Tinklenberg spar in final debate
MPR: Bachmann, Tinklenberg spar in final debate
St. Paul, Minn. — With just five days before the election and no more debates scheduled, both 6th District congressional candidates tried to make the most of their limited time to debate the issues on Minnesota Public Radio's "Midday" program. "Good thing we're broadcasting in stereo," said ...
Bachmann's pardon request reversed | sctimes.com | St. Cloud Times
sctimes.com — U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann wrote a letter last year recommending a federal pardon for a major campaign contributor who was once convicted of felony money laundering, firearm and drug charges on the basis he had reformed. This month, she withdrew that ... (more) Bachmann's pardon request reversed | sctimes.com | St. ...
Bachmann praises Obama's win, now
politico.com — After suggesting Obama had "anti-American" views, Rep. Bachmann says she is "grateful" he is the president. (more) Bachmann praises Obama's win, now
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Bachmann, Tinklenberg spar in final debate
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... Eichten. Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is running for a second term against Democrat Elwyn Tinklenberg. Recent polls show the race as a toss-up after Bachmann touched off a campaign controversy nearly two weeks ago. During an interview on MSNBC, Bachmann said she was concerned Barack Obama might have anti-American views. She also called on the media to look at the views of members of Congress and find out if they are they pro-America or anti-America. . . . Read more: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/10/30... / This is one I will shout with joy ...

Bachmann: ‘The People’ Don’t Care That I Called For McCarthyite Investigation Into ‘Anti-American’ Liberals
Think Progress — ... Yesterday in a Minnesota Public Radio debate, Bachmann dismissed the significance of her remarks, saying that no one in the state even cares: ...

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