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Bachmann on presidential run: “I’m going to Iowa. There’s your answer”
startribune.com ^ | Jan.7, 2011 | Jeremy Herb

Posted on 01/07/2011 10:40:57 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY

Rep. Michele Bachmann gave her most direct answer yet on Friday when asked if she was running for president: “I am going to Iowa," she said. "There’s your answer. I am going to Iowa.”

Bachmann’s response, in an interview with ABC News on Friday, was the strongest statement the Minnesota Republican has made indicating that she’s interested in a White House run.

On Wednesday, when asked by the Star Tribune if she was considering a presidential run, Bachmann was more ambiguous:

"I'm continuing speaking out on the issues just as I have for the last few years," she told the Star Tribune. "Part of that will include going to Iowa and some of the caucus states. My commitment level remains the same, and that's to making sure that President Obama doesn't have a second term."

Bachmann is headed to Iowa later this month as the featured speaker at a fundraiser hosted by Iowans for Tax Relief.

Bachmann told ABC News she’s interested in helping “set the table” over the next year before Republicans nominate a challenger to President Obama in 2012.

“What I want to do is be a part of the conversation, where I want to help set the table for what the issues will be that we focus on in 2012,” Bachmann said.

(Excerpt) Read more at startribune.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2012gopprimaries; bachmann; bachmann2012; election2012; elections2012; michelebachmann; presidentbachmann
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1 posted on 01/07/2011 10:40:58 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY
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To: Free ThinkerNY

If in I would back. Screw a bunch o Rino.


2 posted on 01/07/2011 10:47:56 PM PST by screaminsunshine (Surfers Rule)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Bump.


3 posted on 01/07/2011 10:49:14 PM PST by Jet Jaguar
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To: screaminsunshine

palin/bachmann or vice versa 2012


4 posted on 01/07/2011 10:52:10 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (I am in America but not of America (per bible: am in the world but not of it))
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To: Free ThinkerNY

sounds good


5 posted on 01/07/2011 10:53:49 PM PST by plain talk
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To: Free ThinkerNY

She’s already got my vote! Run Michele Bachmann, Run! Screw the establishment R’s!!


6 posted on 01/07/2011 10:55:10 PM PST by ArchAngel1983 (Arch Angel- on guard / Still Think You're Free?)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Can I cast my vote today ? :-)


7 posted on 01/07/2011 10:55:29 PM PST by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: HiTech RedNeck

I could definitely vote for that ticket. And if it were to happen, I think Alan West would make an outstanding Secretary of State or Defense.


8 posted on 01/07/2011 10:56:20 PM PST by rfreedom4u ("A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.")
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To: HiTech RedNeck
palin/bachmann or vice versa 2012

Not only would I drink to that, I'd probably drink too much celebrating.

9 posted on 01/07/2011 10:58:22 PM PST by The Cajun
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Palin has a cabinet position in the Bachmann administration for “de-funding, de-constructing and demolishing” quangos, czars, and alphabet soups such as BATF, IRS, EPA, DOE, ETC.


10 posted on 01/07/2011 10:59:14 PM PST by spokeshave (Islamics and Democrats unite to cut off Adam Smith's invisible hand)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

You go girl !!!!


11 posted on 01/07/2011 11:00:58 PM PST by sushiman
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To: so_real
Can I cast my vote today ? :-)

Let's not jump the gun now. Remember, you have to wait until Tuesday night from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. If the number for your favorite is busy, just keep trying. And you can vote more than once!

Election reform is wonderful, isn't it? LOL.

12 posted on 01/07/2011 11:01:41 PM PST by rissole
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To: Free ThinkerNY

She’s got my support.


13 posted on 01/07/2011 11:03:18 PM PST by dragonblustar ("... and if you disagree with me, then you sir, are worse than Hitler!" - Greg Gutfeld)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

How can I help you win?


14 posted on 01/07/2011 11:11:29 PM PST by FlyingEagle
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Bachmann now has Turner Overdrive,


15 posted on 01/07/2011 11:12:27 PM PST by WKB (We have Bachmann all we need to do is "Turner" on the "Over Drive")
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To: Free ThinkerNY
Worst things could happen.


16 posted on 01/07/2011 11:13:44 PM PST by Lazlo in PA (Now living in a newly minted Red State.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Great! I’m a huge Palin supporter, but I welcome anyone that honestly shares her values. We need as many conservatives as possible to elevate the dialog and drive out the RINOs.


17 posted on 01/07/2011 11:15:29 PM PST by catbertz
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Attack China before it is too late. We are getting our clock cleaned by the Rascals. We can surrender now or make a fight of it.


18 posted on 01/07/2011 11:16:17 PM PST by screaminsunshine (Surfers Rule)
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To: catbertz

You are so unaware and taking a nap. We are in so deep that Hell is to pay. Regardless. We need a radical American.


19 posted on 01/07/2011 11:18:35 PM PST by screaminsunshine (Surfers Rule)
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To: spokeshave

“Palin has a cabinet position in the Bachmann administration for “de-funding, de-constructing and demolishing” quangos, czars, and alphabet soups such as BATF, IRS, EPA, DOE, ETC.”

Thumbs up! I could go for Attorney General Ann Coulter...;)


20 posted on 01/07/2011 11:19:42 PM PST by Frank_2001
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