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Two ventures that commodify U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann are demonstrating just how demanding the market can be in a down economy. The maker of a Bachmann action figure complains they’re not selling like hotcakes — or even like Sarah Palins. And the second issue of a Bachmann-themed comic book undergoes an intense review by a critic with a strong preference for cartoon-Bachmann thought-balloons that carry precise quotes, from the horse’s mouth.
Elsewhere in Minnesota news this morning …
MINNEAPOLIS: Former senators pen op-ed. This time Norm Coleman doesn’t quote the wrong Humphrey, but his column (co-written with Jim Talent) studiously undercuts its thesis statement: “Politics must end at the water’s edge.” [Star Tribune]
THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Erik Paulsen challenger in wings. Could Paulsen say the head of the state PTA can’t relate to suburban parents? [Minnesota Progressive Project]
STATEWIDE: Kissing up is hard to do. Guv candidates put in miles, put on smiles to court delegates. [Pioneer Press]
ST. PAUL: Republicans left downtown pretty vacant. National-convention delegates didn’t lease empty office suites. [Star Tribune]
STATEWIDE: Tax receipts slip. The Cash for Clunkers program wasn’t enough to keep Minnesota’s finances on target. [Associated Press]
COLD SPRING: Marching band faces standstill. Pulltab profits, milkshake sales and activity fees might not be enough to keep the Rocori High School band high-stepping above debt. [St. Cloud Times]
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Comment posted October 13, 2009 @ 11:55 am
Michele Bachmann is a disgrace to the USA, MN, and the 6th. If you’re interested in getting rid of Bachmann, support democratic candidate Dr. Maureen Reed! You can learn more about Maureen, and donate, at:
http://maureenreedforcongress.com/
and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maureen_Reed
Comment posted October 13, 2009 @ 12:13 pm
Please define why Michele is a disgrace? Just because she doesn’t believe in big government and everyone is a victim that makes her bad? She must be the new whipping boy for the right just like Biden is for the left.
Comment posted October 13, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
Dary –
That was a joke, right?
Comment posted October 13, 2009 @ 4:48 pm
Self-serving nitwits are the only people being represented by Michelle Bachmann. In fact, she is singlehandedly the worst argument for any Conservative position made. Want independents and Democrats to write you off as a complete kook? Have Representative Backmann present your ideas or bill. Unfortunately it seems like the GOP is blind to the Bachmann problem.
Comment posted October 13, 2009 @ 6:31 pm
Dary, maybe it’s because she’s a chronic liar. Or perhaps it’s because she’s a bigot. Or there’s always the remote possibility that voters think she’s in favor of destroying the concept of keeping church and state separate.
Comment posted October 14, 2009 @ 9:00 am
That Bachmann action figure doll would probably sell a lot better if it came with a set of stick pins.
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