Don’t be too shocked.
The only thing worse than a white republican is a minority or female republican.
If Michelle Bachmann were a RINO and also black (male or female), a Muslim Republican, a hispanic republican the story would be the same.
They’re looking at her sex (NOT her policies)
They don’t like Perry but they HATE female republicans.
The GOP Establishment apparently tired of hoping Romney would move to the fore. They went with a less palatable (to them) choice - Perry.
If Perry appears to stumble and fall, they will try Chris Christie.
The GOP establishment, with its pro-Islamic, don’t rock the boat unless you have to, live along - go along philosophy with Democrats will not go quietly into the night. They will fight any grass-roots Tea Party candidate EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
IF, Bachmann manages to win the National Primary, you can expect Establishment Type Republicans to behave EXACTLY as they did in 1964 when Barry Goldwater won the nomination - either merely give lip service to her candidacy - or condemn her as “too extreme” and work for Obama.
Yea, it’s a Bachmann hit piece. But the only reason they can write it is because there is one kernal of truth in it: Bachmann is charisma challenged.
When it comes to working a crowd and chrisma Bachmann isn’t in the same league as Palin or Reagan. Heck, Bachmann makes Romney look almost personable.
I really haven’t seen enough of Perry to make a decision yet, but I have Bachmann. She does not have “it”. Palin has it; Regan had it; I happen to think Cain has it, but Bachmann doesn’t. That, imho, is a problem.
Well that’s obvious but the criticism is valid. Politio isn’t the only place I’ve heard this. She’s not accustomed to a campaign of this magnitude and there’s going to be a learning curve. Nothing wrong with that as long as she actually learns. Over handling is the biggest mistake John McCain made with Sarah Palin. You’d think Bachmann would have known that before the campaign started. And showing up late (too often) illustrates a lack of respect for the people whose vote she’s trying to EARN.
Cindie
“What a surprise, the liberal Politico likes the establishment candidate over the conservative. I’m shocked! “
Took the words right out of my mouth!