Bachmann’s new ‘Jim the Election Guy’ ad hits Clark for corndog tax

Rep. Michele Bachmann released her second campaign ad on Monday. The ad, like the first, features Jim the Election Guy and attacks opponent Tarryl Clark, charging she “voted to raise taxes on your corndog and your deep-fried bacon and your beer” at the Minnesota State Fair. Clark’s campaign quickly shot back, saying Bachmann resorts to attack ads because she has no legislative record of her own.

Clark’s campaign manager, Zach Rodvold, said in a statement on Tuesday:

“With no record of accomplishment to run on, Michele Bachmann is back on the air with yet another attack ad. Like the last one, it features an actor calling himself ‘Jim’ who delivers Bachmann’s attacks for her. By contrast, our campaign’s newest ad features real people talking positively about why they support Tarryl — whether it’s because of her work in her church, her experience running a statewide organization and meeting a bottom line, or her steadfast support for veterans and their families.”

Clark’s recent spots include a bio ad and a response ad that features three “actual voters” named Jim who live in the Sixth Congressional District. The Bachmann campaign has not responded to the Minnesota Independent’s query about the identity of its “Jim” actor and whether he’s a district resident.

Update: Bachmann ad used Minnesota State Fair logo without permission