Comments on: Bachmann a member of House’s million-franking club

By: Mill

Mill — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:53:40 +0000

with well short of a million constituents, people are hearing more than once from her … especially if they pay attention to right-wing Fox or left-wing MSNBC political shows, where she is a popular guest as well as subject,

That tv exposure is on top of the couple of rounds of printed stuff our reps send around, pretending it is chock full of news, but is chock full of self-serving fluff and misdirection sent using their franking priviledge, regardless of party affiliation.

Good for Rep. Bachmann, pushing her message so vigorously, though I disagree with her views. The franking benefit is not the important issue …. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are … the US and global economies are … unemployment and foreclosure are ….. effective re-regulation of financial institutions is …. health care costs and coverage are ….. Rep. Bachmann’s mail bill? if only that was our most pressing issue

By: Immelman for Congress

Immelman for Congress — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:39:04 +0000

Bachmann Big Spender…

Politico reports that U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., was one of the House of Representatives’ biggest spenders on congressional office expenses in the first quarter of 2009. “While businesses across the country are cutting back, membe…

By: Bob Anderson

Bob Anderson — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:35:23 +0000

Aubrey, you make some very good points. You forgot to mention she also spent 3.5 million for her re-election for a 2 year position. I feel this is the most outrageous lack of fiscal responsibility.

By: MN guy

MN guy — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:28:15 +0000

So much “communication” with nothing but nonsense salted with ethics violations. Has anyone asked her constituents if they feel informed by this barrage of taxpayer funded paper?

By: Aubrey Immelman

Aubrey Immelman — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:31:07 +0000

It’s part of a pattern: Talking the fiscally conservative talk but not walking the walk.

At the height of last year’s economic meltdown, Bachmann bought a $1.27 million mansion overlooking the 18th hole at Stoneridge Golf Course in West Lakeland Township.

http://minnesotaindependent.com/11329/michele-bachmann%E2%80%99s-housing-crisis-is-resolved-with-a-127-million-golf-course-manor

She signed a “No Earmarks” pledge, requesting millions of dollars in earmarks, then denied she had requested any.

http://www.immelman.us/news/the-princess-of-pork/

In the first quarter of 2009, Bachmann was one of the House of Representatives’ biggest spenders on congressional office expenses, spending more than $380,000 during the three-month period — about $100,000 more than the House average.

http://www.immelman.us/news/bachmann-big-spender/

By: O.B. Ron Quixote

O.B. Ron Quixote — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:22:18 +0000

Shame on her for trying to keep her constituents informed!!!

46 cents per piece! Yowzer! When will the crazy spending end from this woman!

lol

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Remains of the Day, December 4, 2009 | Obama Biden White House — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:51:18 +0000

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By: Lazercat

Lazercat — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:41:09 +0000

Frank her.