Bachmann was definitely a Democrat and campaigned for Jimmy Carter in '76. She mentioned it in a debate.
Something to think about: Perry's been a Republican for more years (22) than Reagan had been a Republican (18) when he become president.
I was not aware of Bachmann’s association with Jimah. Never ever heard a blip of a news on that, and I am a regular follower of political news. But, I have no reason to doubt about its validity.
The fact still remains, Bachmann’s voting record in congress is arguably the most conservative compared to any one else. I do not consider her a flip flopper ala Mittster.