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    Michele Bachmann

    Tea party star Michele Bachmann formally launched her campaign for the White House on Monday, June 27, in Waterloo, Iowa, where she was born.“We can't afford four more years of failed leadership here at home and abroad,” she proclaimed.

    “We can't afford four more years of millions of Americans who out of work and who aren’t making enough in wages to support a family.

    “We can't afford four more years of Barack Obama.”

    Bachmann, 55, is known for doing things her own way, on her own terms. She became the first Republican woman elected to represent Minnesota in the House of Representatives five years ago, winning the seat in the Sixth Congressional District that includes several suburbs of the Twin Cities.

    Before that she served for six years as a Minnesota state senator. She has become the darling of the Tea Party movement in Congress, railing against federal spending, trying to repeal President Obama's health care overhaul and establishing the Tea Party Caucus in 2010.

    It's not only in her professional life that Bachmann has bucked convention, but in her personal life as well. She and Marcus, her husband of more than 30 years, have cared for 23 foster children, to say nothing of the five children of their own. She has a degree in tax law, and she once worked for the IRS.


    Profile Details
    • Birthplace: Waterloo, Iowa
    • Family: Marcus (husband); Children: Lucas, Harrison, Elisa, Caroline, Sophia
    • Religion: Lutheran
    • Job before candidacy: Congresswoman
    • Political experience: Has never run for president; serving third term in U.S. House; former Minnesota state senator.
    • Most recent book written: N/A
    More on Michele Bachmann: She’s a candidate who knows how to cause a stir.

    Pros: Strong support from Tea Party activists. Minnesota base gives her great access and credibility in Iowa. Proven ability to raise money.

    Cons: A polarizing figure. Can she broaden her appeal beyond a narrow slice of the Republican electorate?

    Bachmann on the Web:

     
    • Anna  •  3 days ago
      Michelle Bachmann's entire life is a fraud. She is a GOP w/h/o/r/e, who will say and do anything to appeal to the retarded right wing fringe groups. She is married to a closeted homosexual who makes a living trying to turn gay people straight and has adopted over 12 foster kids for all the wrong reasons.
    • Just Jo  •  5 days ago
      What a nut!
    • Philip  •  Los Angeles, California  •  8 days ago
      She sold us out by voting for HR347. Fakes.
    • Wizbang  •  Tampa, Florida  •  12 days ago
      She became a Swiss Citizen to enjoy their socialized healthcare system
      • Tim 4 days ago
        i wouldnt doubt it for a minute
    • mes  •  15 days ago
      Why did Michele want a Swiss citizenship? JP Morgan Chase!
    • jeff  •  12 days ago
      A little known fact about swiss citizenship is that you dont have to report funds in swiss banks. Gee, i wonder what she was up to? ha
    • CMCVIIX  •  15 days ago
      God must have told her she was actually Swiss.
    • Michael C  •  16 days ago
      Yahoo needs to update this page to reflect Bachmann's new Swiss citizenship. And, Michele, if you need help loading up the truck for your move Bern, give us a call.
    • Jose  •  Albuquerque, New Mexico  •  16 days ago
      m Bachmann is now a Swiss Citizen, You Trader Nazi, mitchel bachmann Can Now Stash all that Campaign Millions of Dollars in Her Swiss Bank Account without paying Taxs, Or giving account for all them Millions of Campaign Donations to m Bachmanns presidentual FAILED race for Thee white house. m bachmann you teapartea Racist Bigot white Swiss Tramp Trader Communist Treasonist KKK queen of thee white Supremist White trash Tax Evading Slut, m Bachmann has Millions of Dollars she ripped off from Donors in Her Swss Bank Accounts and m bachmann doesnt have to answer to thee American Authorities. m bachmann is now a Swiss Citizen m Bachmann took thee Millions of Dollars & put them Millions of Campaign Donation Dollars Into her Swiss Bank Accounts Didnt pay 1 cent of Tax's into thee American USA Treasure. But m Bachmann claims she LOVEs America, this white Nazi m Bachmann was running for President of thee USA while she was SECRECTLY Stashing Millions of American Dollars into her Husbands Swiss Bank Accounts, And m Bachmann also Turned in her American Citizenship for a Swiss Citizenship, This teapartea treasonist m Bachmann should be Banned from ever holding Public Office ever again, Since m Bachmann is now a Swiss Citizen, DEPORT this swiss white Nazi American hater back to her New Homeland Switzerland, take away m bachmanns Passport American Citizenship DEPORT This ILLEGAL Tresspassing Tax paying Robbing Welfare TAX EVADING Swiss Citizen m Bachmann, Now we no where all our Tax dollars were sent to Thee Swiss banks, Just like romney.
    • Spike  •  13 days ago
      Michelle would have been a mistake as president though still a far better candidate and person than Ron NAZI Paul.
    • Michael  •  22 days ago
      It is ignorance like Bachmann's that hangs a dark shadow over American to the rest of the World. She thinks that Russia is still the U.S.S.R., and that the U.S. is still in a "Cold War" scenario. The Soviet Union collapsed 20 years ago! It is no wonder they don't trust us with the raving mad right wing lunatic! Shame on the people of Minnesota for electing her!
    • REAL DEAL  •  Pompano Beach, Florida  •  7 days ago
      That top pic looks like a strung out Barbara Streisand.
    • B.  •  Cleveland, Ohio  •  23 days ago
      Does this mean that Michele Bachmann lied to the American people when she was running for office. "Why shame on you Ms. Bachmann".
    • eddiem  •  Doylestown, Pennsylvania  •  4 days ago
      Michele Bachmann is kinda hot
    • Robert  •  29 days ago
      I can't tell if she is trying to smile convincingly in the pic above or if she just farted an is hoping nobody knows it was her. That is not a comfortable look, or a genuine one.
      • MeMeMe 25 days ago
        I'd say she farted.. She got that guilty look on her face... loll
    • Suzanne  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      oh my lord, that woman is stupid!
    • Michael  •  Winston-Salem, North Carolina  •  4 days ago
      Michele Bachmann 2012
    • Richard  •  East Sandwich, Massachusetts  •  24 days ago
      What is really scary is that she keeps getting re-elected.
      • Larry 24 days ago
        This coming from the people who continues to elect barney frank. Who almost single handedly destroyed the housing market and caused the recession.Barney Frank the guy who is rumored to have run a brothel out of his apartment complex. The guy who's g @ y lover he helped appoint to the head of Freddie Mac. You need your head examined
      • Richard 11 days ago
        Frank was indeed on that committee that was Chaired by an "R." Single-handedly is a reach and then some.
    • Roger47  •  1 mth 3 days ago
      Millard Fillmore 2012
    • craig  •  Pleasanton, California  •  1 mth 1 day ago
      what is in the water up there in minnesota that voters would elect this whackydoodle?
      • GABE 1 mth 0 days ago
        your the koolaide drinker bachmann forsec of state
      • craig 1 mth 0 days ago
        hahahahahaha...............dream on!
      • craig 1 mth 0 days ago
        she talks about abolishing legislation, but nothing about what she would put in place of it. she's way too far to the fascist rw to ever be a viable candidate outside of her district in toxicwater, minnesota.
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