Bachmann Beat: Sharia, Greece and the Great Society
A daily roundup of news and commentary about U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann.
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During an appearance on an Iowa radio show yesterday, Bachmann called for a repeal of Medicare, Medicaid and other "Great Society" welfare programs, the Des Moines Register reports. Later in the day, she made similar comments to a group of business leaders.
Bachmann also used her time on the air to criticize the European Union — particularly Greece, which she called a "tantrum-throwing nation" lacking in fiscal discipline. During the same show, Bachmann expressed concern that Sharia (Islamic religious law) is quietly infiltrating U.S. courtrooms.
You might be aware that Bachmann's memoir, Core of Conviction is due out Nov. 21. Yesterday, her campaign sent out a fundraising email offering to send advance copies of the book to supporters who donate $75 to the campaign. For $125, you can even get a personalized, autographed book.
Other Bachmann news:
- Bachmann is set to give a speech on economics today at Iowa State University. She says all Americans should be made to pay taxes, even low-wage earners who are currently exempt from the federal income tax.
- Bachmann criticized Herman Cain for being inconsistent on some of his policies, but avoided discussing the sexual harassment allegations against him.
- The campaign named its South Carolina staff yesterday.
Finally, Bachmann figures prominently in a lengthy expose on convicted Ponzi schemer Tom Petters and his business partner Frank Vennes Jr. in the current issue of The New Republic. Bachmann lobbied for a presidential pardon for Vennes, who donated money to her 2006 congressional campaign. Mother Jones notes that the article builds on reporting done by blogger Karl Bremer of Ripple in Stillwater.
Paul
4:13 pm on Thursday, November 3, 2011
As a lawyer, Michele must know that the claim that Sharia law is coming to America, is a TOTAL and COMPLETE lie.
She is a liar. That's all there is to it. Michele is a total liar, and her lies are making her increasingly irrelevant on the national stage.
Paul
4:44 pm on Thursday, November 3, 2011
Pro Tom Petters Ponzi-scheming by Bachmann, read the sordid tale of her iniquity - http://motherjones.com/mojo/2011/11/michele-bachmann-ponzi-scheming-donor
Paul
4:46 pm on Thursday, November 3, 2011
This from the article - Michele's brave stance against Sharia law (PS - It's rare for me to agree with Chris Christie):
"While some prominent Republicans, most notably New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, have condemned the concerns as “crazy,” Bachmann and fellow presidential candidate Rick Santorum have taken firm positions against sharia."
Wild1
10:44 pm on Thursday, November 3, 2011
There are folks out there who still consider her a viable political candidate??
Paul
10:18 pm on Friday, November 4, 2011
Wild1, there are several who post on this board who love Michele. Don't ask me why.
And Kathy Lohmer and Andrea Kieffer certainly support her, too.
Paul
9:07 pm on Sunday, November 6, 2011
The Des Moines Register's take on Bachmann's candidacy -
"October 2011: Her time at the top of the pack has come and gone. She entered the race with a head of steam in late June, just in time to pull the rug out from under Tim Pawlenty and win the Iowa straw poll. She was immediately eclipsed, however, by Perry, who began to flounder even more quickly.
Bachmann has doubled down in Iowa, and has been working to make the case that she’ s a “consistent conservative.” Campaign staff shakeups and candidate missteps undermined her efforts in September. Now, she’s hoping a back-to-basics, grassroots approach and stronger debate performances can earn her another chance."
Paul
9:13 pm on Sunday, November 6, 2011
There won't be no second chances for Michele this cycle. Too bad for her, her campaign's goose is cooked.