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Suddenly, Bachmann race looks different
She says her "anti-American" comments about Barack Obama were misunderstood, but they are helping to rally support for her foe.
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Bachmann Calls For McCarthy-Like Investigation Into Anti-American Activities Of Liberals
Bachmann Calls For McCarthy-Like Investigation Into Anti-American Activities Of Liberals
thinkprogress.org — Appearing on MSNBC’s Hardball today, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) attacked the patriotism of Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), based on his alleged relationship to former Weather Underground member William Ayers and the values of Obama’s former ... (more) Bachmann Calls For McCarthy-Like Investigation Into ...
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House Republicans Just Begging To Be Beaten By Liberal Website
Wonkette » top — ... District …. Meanwhile, Elwyn Tinklenberg, Bachmann’s DFL opponent, said Sunday that her remarks about Obama triggered a surge of contributions to his campaign that will allow him to wage a more vigorous media campaign. Tinklenberg’s campaign said that in the 48 hours after Bachmann’s remarks, $640,000 from nearly 13,000 people came in to his campaign. That is more than all donations he received during the entire third quarter. Suddenly, Bachmann race looks different [Minneapolis Star Tribune]

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PoliGazette — ... His Democratic opponent, Elwyn Tinklenberg, has reported a huge surge of donations after the comments were made. He has received around $640,000. That’s more than he had reported for the whole third quarter. The DNC has also said it plans to help her in him run against the incumbent. ...

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