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Subscribe to RSSBACHMANN: “Our phones have been ringing off the hook," Bachmann told Fox. "Our Facebook has been lit up. Our donations are pouring in, and people are saying 'Michele, jump in. We want you to run. … We had announced earlier that we would be looking at a June entry date for a decision one way or another about this race. Possibly we may move that up.” The New York Daily News writes: “Her statements are the clearest indication yet that Bachmann is leaning toward a ‘yes’ decision and come as sources close to Bachmann say she's more likely to run now that Huckabee, who caters to the same social-conservative base, has pulled out.”
CAIN: Those voters who know Herman Cain think very highly of him, the Daily Caller notes of a new Gallup poll. “Cain, who only has a 29 percent name recognition according to Gallup, has a positive intensity score of 24, higher than any other candidate that Gallup polls. Michele Bachmann has the second highest score of 21.”
The Daily Caller also learns about Gloria Cain, Herman Cain’s wife, who Cain says is not looking for the limelight. “Cain — who is expected to formally announce his bid for president Saturday at an Atlanta rally — said she’ll appear ‘selectively with me at certain times as it relates to this campaign.’ He also said she has an implanted heart device, which cuts down on the stamina she may have to stump across the country.”
CHRISTIE: “According to a new poll from Monmouth University/NJ Press Media, 47 percent of New Jersey residents approve of Christie while 49 percent disapprove -- a gap well within the poll's margin of error,” the Wall Street Journal writes. “But the trendlines show the governor holding steady with supporters while undecided residents are moving into the anti-Christie camp. Since Monmouth's last poll, conducted in February, disapproving respondents swelled by nine percentage points. Those with no opinion dropped by seven points.”
GINGRICH: “Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) is considering a return to the Sunday shows this weekend to help undo the damage caused by his appearance last week,” The Hill reports. (But not Meet the Press.) Gingrich spokesman Rick Tyler said, "The firefight started when the cowardly sensed weakness. They fired timidly at first, then the sheep, not wanting to be dropped from the establishment’s cocktail-party invite list, unloaded their entire clip, firing without taking aim their distortions and falsehoods. Now, they are left exposed by their bylines and handles." He added that Gingrich had "emerged ... once again ready to lead those who won’t be intimidated by the political elite."
“While early gaffes, misstatements and blunders in strategy can swiftly cement an unhelpful narrative, they are not always deadly to a campaign,” the New York Times writes of Newt Gingrich’s missteps in recent days, listing a number of candidates who made early mistakes, some of whom dropped out but some of whom went on to win their party’s nomination.
HUNTSMAN: Jon Huntsman begins his first trip to New Hampshire today, with a stop at a meet-and-greet in Hanover today, the Boston Globe reports.
Huntsman will base his campaign out of Orlando, Florida, the New York Times writes. “Florida quickly became a leading choice, aides said, because of its critical role in the Republican primary — and general election — and because Orlando is the hometown of his wife, Mary Kaye Huntsman. Aides briefly discussed locating the campaign in New Hampshire or South Carolina, but concluded that it would make Mr. Huntsman look like a one-state candidate.”
ROMNEY: The Romney campaign has snagged attorney and businesswoman Susan Duprey, a key member of John McCain’s 2008 New Hampshire steering committee, the New Hampshire Union-Leader’s DiStaso reports.
Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul said he will stop in South Carolina on Saturday with a trip to the Columbia area, the AP reports. Romney is also planning to announce a South Carolina staff hire today.
President Obama took a shot at Romney last night at a fundraiser in Bosotn, the Boston Herald reports. “While urging the crowd to instead look at his accomplishments, Obama took the time to tweak potential GOP rival Mitt Romney, who passed a health care law that set the groundwork for Obama’s national reform. ‘With a little assist from the former governor of Massachusetts we passed universal health care,’ Obama said.”
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"BACHMANN: “Our phones have been ringing off the hook," Bachmann told Fox. "Our Facebook has been lit up. Our donations are pouring in, and people are saying 'Michele, jump in. We want you to run. …"
Little does she know that most of those people are actually staunch Democrats......oh, well, if we can't have Trump, then by all means - jump, Michele, jump!
Everyone (outside of this blog) thinks that Elmer Fudd, or even his cousin Elmo, could beat Obama in a fairly run election. Bachman has better name recognition than the Fudd boys... but any of the contenders have a chance.
Just make the voters take a hard look at the President's record should be enough to effect a change in 2012
miked,
Utter nonsense. That lead balloon won't fly. Bachmann couldn't beat Elmer J. Fudd in a primary much less a sitting President.
Ooooh, I bet Obama is shaking in his boots at the thought of having to face Bachmann in the General election.
"Mrs. Bachman, John Stewart on line one, says he really, really wants you to run."
"Mrs. Bachman, Jay Leno on line two, insists you must announce your running."
"Mrs. Bachman, David Letterman on line three, can't wait to have a new top ten list in your honor, if you run."
"Mrs. Bachman, Steven Colbert on line four...."
"Mrs. Bachman, a writer for SNL on line five wants to know if you will be running."
Yeah, I can just imagine how they can't wait for her to run.
I really, really , really was hoping for an important political contest where grown-ups with more brain than slogan ran for office.
Bachman can count on the 20% tea party vote but that won't win an election for you. Bachman would be the Christine O'Donnell of the national stage if she ran.
Newt is more of a grown-up than she is and you see how his party is eating him alive. I view myself as a true independent - I'll vote for a member of either party that makes sense.
Obama will win in 2012 just because he is only adult in the room <sigh>
Didn't Michele Bachman say that $250k/year was not a lot of money ( when the Bush Tax custs were being debated ) then later say that $80k (including benefits )was too much money for a teacher during the Wisconsin crisis?
Make more space at the kiddie table for a someone who yells and screams <sigh>
i love it when i see a woman smart, bold, intelligent, successful in her choosing career but not one who wait upon glen beck to get informed. no wonder she got the lesson on the role the founding fathers played in ending slavery in this country. if she runs, well.........no crying foul.
Ok, I was a little facetious with the Fudd boys reference, but I just can't see the bloggers here think a second term for BO is a slam dunk? His record is horrible!
the list goes on......
We do need a change soon!
Sadly, the list you put forth is the better outcome of the last election. If Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin had been in the White House, things would be even more dire. Our task now is to figure out if the current policies will continue to take us in the right direction, or if someone other than the President has policies that will do more. But an agenda of "undoing" what has been done under President Obama is not enough.
Kate, Obama had no experience when he was elected! The Presidency isn't an internship, you want someone, once elected, to hit the ground running! It's been 2.5 years and Obama is still an intern and the country is suffering for it.
I can't believe Sen. McCain would have done worse!
Then you obviously have not been paying enough attention to the big picture, miked. I think even McCain would agree that he wouldn't have done a better job than Obama, especially after he released the likes of Sarah P. on the american people. What a tragic mistake for him.
Miked -- of course President Obama had experience -- you just discount it. He was a professor of law, an Illinois legislator and a US Senator. He has hit the ground running -- he did get a health care reform act through Congress and signed into law, a major accomplishment that has eluded presidents both Democratic and Republican. Who do you think will "hit the ground running?" Mitt Romney, who hasn't had a job in five years other than campaigning and fundraising? Newt Gingrich, another "unemployed" speech giver and writer and think tank organizer? Michelle Bachmann, who may be unelectable outside her very small, very partisan district in Minnesota?
After Obama's dump on Israel today, I'd say Bachmann could get the Jewish vote!
This is the same woman who lied about the "death squads" that kept seniors from getting needed medical care for fear of being ..killed at the doctors office ... pathological lier ...psychopath...unfit to run .... Could you trust this woman ?
This woman is Bats@#tcrazy and yes everything out of her mouth is a lie. I no longer pay much attention to anything the GOPER/TP says the lies just fall out of their mouths and the next day they claim not saying it, but Americans do not seem to mind and just keep eating at the garbage bins like Faux made up news.
I'm glad Huck is out and I hope Michelle jumps in. Huckabee is probably the only religious conservative that at least attempts to "walk the walk" while all the others preach "do as I say, not as I do". Therefore, while I would never vote for Huck, I do have some respect for him and it would be hard to make fun of him.
Bachman on the other hand is your typical religious conservative. Full of crap, puts on a front of being religious but a hypocrite though and through. So is her soul mate Sister Sarah who I hope jumps in. With loons such as Gingrich and Santorum already in, puil up a chair, pass the popcorn and let the fun begin. The Pug 2012 primaries should be a hoot!
More than I'd trust Nancy Pelosi!
I'd trust Sarah, myself. To guarantee another Obama win!
Saw some clips of that damned-dumb woman on Fox yesterday. Going on and on and on about ‘LAMEstream’ media, and the Gingrich dust-up. Then, I saw some other clips of Fox people, including Brett Hume, Juan Williams and others ripping….yep- Newt Gingrich. I guess she is calling her part time employer ‘LAME’, huh??
Does this ‘LAMEbrained’ zero have ANY credibility whatsoever?? And people still listen to her and hang onto every word, and then have the gall to knock President Obama for anything he says or does. Go figure.
Yeah i love it when Birthers are thinking of running for election it just makes it that more clear they have NOTHING!
Yeah i love it when Birthers are thinking of running for election it just makes it that more clear they have NOTHING!
The Republican primary is turning into a serial clown show...how many can come out of that car? Palin, Trump, Newt, Bachmann...
It's embarrassing. Our media broadcasts this procession all over the world...what must they think when they see this?
It seems like many of these are motivated more by money and/or attention than they are by a desire to lead our country. This is not a reality show, people!
I have been concerned for a long time that we would reach a point where our good leaders are not going to want to run for president because of the abuse that they have to take from blogs, media, pundits, etc. Has that time arrived?
The president has even been criticized over the killing of Osama! Is our country turning into a sea of critics? I worry that this is so. See? Even I am being critical of our critical nature. bleh!
Former Speaker Gingrich is considering a return to the Sunday shows this weekend....is that how it works? Doesn't one have to be INVITED on to a show? Couldn't the "mainstream" media just freeze Mr. Gingrich out of the shows for a while and report on things that are newsworthy?
All the Newtster needs to do is call Faux and say I need on a show to bash the President.
The Republicans are trying to redefine what a "GOTCHA" question is.
What newspapers or magazines do you read? GOTCHA!
I say a little prayer every night that Bachmann will get into the race. We will certainly need to comedy relief. The camera is over here Michelle!
Please Run Michelle. I went online to one of your sites and signed a petition for you to run. Please, Congress Women Bachmann, we the American people need you to run.
Because Laughter isnt only for the Tea party it should be spread around and you running would be funnier then all.
run bachmann run !!! I love to see that "crazed" look of yours on camera !!! plus, I want President OBAMA to run against a certifiably insane person such as yourself in 2012 !!!
p.s. please leave your "major tranquilizer" medications at home because you're much more fun when you're really LOST IN SPACE !!!
Yes and have Sharon angle as your running mate. You can call it Two crazy to elect tour.
You can believe it because The GOP = Gas oil Party..... they want to cut anything Middle-class and poor benefit from like Medicare, Medicaid, SS and Wages and Give huge cuts to Top 15 percent who pay 16 percent tax with the loophole so they would only pay 6 percent.
The president unveiled a plan to cut 4 trillion but republicans spit on it because they want to cut 5.1 trillion and get rid of Medicare and SS. They want to continue to raid those funds as people pay into them then turn around in your old age give a voucher and tell you to go face the insurance companies and beg for a policy that this wont pay for. It is truly a easy decision in 2012. Democrats in 2012.
This is the same woman who lied about the "death squads" that kept seniors from getting needed medical care for fear of being ..killed at the doctors office ... pathological lier ...psychopath...unfit to run .... Could you trust this woman ?
"Bitchy Bachmann" is a "Bonehead Birther" with a constant urge to "Super Spew" poltically everywhere she goes doing her circus act. Now in the "Carnival Of Clowns" she prides herself on being bitchy with that nagging sounding voice on issues she does not understand. Now thie ragging illiterate is leaning towards running for the Presidency. Now this would be very interesting to see America in a continued comical sense. What a joke!
To the few anti-Bachmann drewlers.
I was wondering where the loudmouth minority hung out.
Now I know.
Yes America! It is time for another exciting episode of "Darth Rove." AKA. Karl Rove. This episode is titled. "The Bitch Is Back!"
Scene One. Opens sitting in his chair looking mentally disturbed over the fact that "Bitchy Bachmann" might run for the Presidency in 2012.
"Hoaky Hannity" enters the red tiled chamber of fire and announces to Darh Rove." Bachmann is here to see you master."
"Good! Send her in quickly." Odered Rove slamming his staff of fire on the floor.
"Right away master!" Responds Hannity walking quickly towards the door chamber.
Scene Two. Opens with "Bitchy Bachmann" entering the Rove's chamber of mental madness and plenty of misinformation. She walks to the front of the pit of fire with a smug look on her face.
Rove introduces himself by stating. "Hello! I am Darth Rove! The master of the GOP/RNC messages of madness and misinformation!"
"I really do not care who you are, and I do not have time to talk with you!" Replied Bachmann in a nagging tone of voice.
"You had better make the time because, I am Darth Rove!" Demanded Rove. His blood shot eyes turning redder by the second.
Bachmann has her hand on her hip while pointing at Rove."I am only concerned with being a loyal Tea Party member, and a true Birther. I strong believe that Congress should investigate anyone who is suspected of being a terrorist." Explained Bachmann in a whinning tone of voice.
Rove yelled back shaking his puggy fists in the air."No!! This is not right at all!"
"You are a creepy little man! You have anger issues." Said Bachmann grinning. Shaking her finger at Rove.
"What?"
"You heard me Mr. Whoever you are. Replied Bachmann obnoxiously continuing to point at Rove.
"Wait a minute! I remember you now! You are the crazy bitch that was on Hardball back in 2008. Get out!" Ordered Darth. Jumping out of his chair in a fit of anger.
"No one tells me what to do! Are you a true American? Mr. Whoever are you even a US Citizen? I think you may pal around with terrorists! Answer those questions Mister!" Yells Bachmann stepping closer to the pit of fire.
"Get out now! You are not only ignorant but you are a bitch of the highest degree! Ordered Rove. He then points his staff of fire at Bachmann as flames pass by her head.
Bachmann screamed back at Rove."No one does this to me! I will be back to investigate your ties to terrorist groups, and I want to see a copy of your birth certificate."
"You had better start running!" Ordered Rove. The flames in his pit of fire hit the ceiling.
Scene Two ends with "Bitchy Bachmann" running out of the chamber and up the long stairs up to the Fox News Room.
THE EMD!