Bachmann says no to White House run, wants controversial Rep. King instead
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 9:17 am
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Rep. Michele Bachmann told the Sioux City (Iowa) Journal that she isn’t considering a run for the White House in 2012 — despite Palin-Bachmann 2012 stickers — but she is very interested in seeing Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, try for the seat.
Of a potential run of her own, Bachmann said, “Goodness, I’ve only been in the House for three years, so, no, I’m not considering anything like that.”
But she is interested in seeing the equally controversial King run for the seat. “Steve King is mentioned as a potential nominee,” Bachmann said. “I have a very high opinion of Steve King and his ability, so I would encourage him to consider any position for higher office.”
Like Bachmann, King is a very conservative Christian known for stirring controversy with his public statements. He made waves this summer when he opposed a resolution recognizing the role slaves played in building the U.S. Capitol and called hate-crimes legislation “the Pedophile Protection Act.” Our sister site, the Iowa Independent, has continuing coverage of Bachmann’s kindred spirit to the south.
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Comment posted October 21, 2009 @ 11:22 am
Lack of experience certainly didn’t stop Palin. Follow her suit and quit your job now Michele, please!
Comment posted October 21, 2009 @ 11:28 am
Aren’t all the “Palin-Bachmann 2012″ stickers printed by Democrats?
Comment posted October 21, 2009 @ 5:01 pm
Please oh please oh please run King for President. Please oh please oh please please please.
Pingback posted October 22, 2009 @ 12:19 am
[...] Nice catch by The Minnesota Independent’s Andy Birkey. During an interview with the Sioux City [Iowa] Journal published Tuesday, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) said she was not weighing a run for president — despite recent suggestions that she may hold ambitions for higher office — but she did offer an endorsement of her own: Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa). [...]
Pingback posted October 23, 2009 @ 3:58 pm
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