Posted on 01/25/2011 5:14:42 AM PST by ejdrapes
By Danny Yadron Republican congressional leaders say they have no problem with Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann giving a response to President Barack Obamas State of the Union address Tuesday night. But they point out shes not delivering the partys official reaction That privilege was given to Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, one of Congresss biggest budget hawks. House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Mr. Ryan on Friday, and hours later, Ms. Bachmann, a favorite of the tea party crowd, said she would give her own response, live-streamed on the Tea Party Express website. The Bachmann speech wont start until Mr. Ryan finishes, a Tea Party Express spokesman said. Still, Ms. Bachmanns address underscores the division between the Republican establishment and the partys activist wing. We at the Tea Party Express felt that the tea party movement needed a strong voice in Washington, and to know that our views are being heard no matter what President Obama says in his address, the groups spokesman, Levi Russell, wrote in an email. At least parts of Ms. Bachmanns speech will be carried on network television. GOP Leaders: Bachmanns Speech Is Not the Partys Response
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