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CBS News: ‘Bachmann offers big numbers, little proof’

By Andy Birkey | 03.29.10 | 8:26 am

bachmannmeetCBS News gave Rep. Michele Bachmann some sharp criticism when they fact-checked her appearance on that outlet’s long-running political talk show “Face the Nation” At issue were Bachmann’s claims that prior to 2008, “100 percent of…

Bachmann: Deem and pass ‘never been done before in history’

By Andy Birkey | 03.18.10 | 3:33 pm

bachmannnewsmaxRep. Michele Bachmann has been on a media blitz this week trying to drum up opposition to health care reform. In the last 7 days, she has appeared on Bill Bennett, Matt Lewis, Chris Baker and…

Bachmann: If health reform passes, Americans could sue

By Andy Birkey | 03.15.10 | 3:18 pm

bachmanngodamericaRep. Michele Bachmann appeared on the air with talk radio host Chris Baker on Friday to speak out against health care reform. Bachmann said that if the House used the “self-executing route” to pass the Senate version…

Sen. Franken to be featured in comic book

By Andy Birkey | 03.08.10 | 8:15 am

Minnesota politicians seem to be fueling a cottage industry of political comic books. First Rep. Michele Bachmann, and now Sen. Al Franken. But unlike the portrayal of Bachmann in her comic books, it appears Franken will get mostly…

Bachmann in North Dakota: You have to grow a titanium spine

By Andy Birkey | 02.15.10 | 9:26 am

bachmannndIn a 60-minute appearance in Bismark on Friday, Rep. Michele Bachmann laughed and sang and wept as she told attendees they must take America back for the Republicans to protect future generations. In her speech at the NRA-, Republican-…

Bachmann among most subscribed on YouTube

By Andy Birkey | 01.21.10 | 12:01 pm

bachmannhannityCitizentube has ranked the politicians and political parties that use YouTube the most, and found that Republicans are using the online video service much more effectively than Democrats. At the top of the tubes is Minnesota’s Rep. Michele…

‘They demonize me!’: Bradlee Dean talks about MnIndy reporting of his ministry

By Andy Birkey | 11.16.09 | 8:42 am

Bradlee Dean, the founder of You Can Run But You Cannot Hide International told the attendees of the group’s “Appeal to Heaven” fundraiser that the media “demonizes” him for bringing his fiery brand of Christianity into public schools. Then he pointed out one of the reporters he feels is behind such attacks, the Minnesota Independent’s Andy Birkey.

Bachmann has an ‘aggressive plan’ to get herself in the media

By Andy Birkey | 04.02.09 | 7:09 am

bachmannhardball1Why is Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann all over the media? Because she wants to be. That’s according to Bachmann’s new media director, Dave Dziok. She has supersized her communications staff…

Bankruptcy means Strib can stiff contributors

By Paul Schmelzer | 01.27.09 | 1:12 pm

How bad have the Star Tribune’s woes gotten? If a tweet by David de Young is any indicator, bad enough that they won’t honor commitments to contributors. The founder of the music site “How Was…

Minnpost’s Blog Cabin the new blog police?

By Andy Birkey | 12.08.08 | 3:33 pm

The Blog Cabin, MinnPost’s new blog about blogs, is run by new hire Justin Piehowski (formerly of KSTP). Its name bears a striking resemblance to another political blog:  Blog Cabin, the blog of national gay group, the…