[Oztrich Boy]

I watched it an I thought he made a fool of himself asking such a ridiculous question.

yes he did, but she gave him a pass by treating the question seriously and defending herself against the accusation.

Response should have been "that you even ask that question indicates you are allowing your personal beliefs affect your work, which makes you less effective as a reporter"(I'm not angry with you, just disappointed)

Of coues a Brit politician could respond "You might well think that; but I couldn't possibly comment"

[BuckeyeTexan]

Response should have been "that you even ask that question indicates you are allowing your personal beliefs affect your work, which makes you less effective as a reporter"

I disagree. That would have made Bachmann seem petty and defensive rather than appearing confident and in control.