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GOP candidates woo Iowa’s conservatives

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By Andrew Duffelmeyer | 10.24.11 | 8:14 am

The candidates tout their conservative bonafides on issues ranging from abortion to same-sex marriage.

Bachmann slams media over reports of New Hampshire defectors

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By Andy Birkey | 10.24.11 | 7:49 am

Bachmann’s campaign was left out of the loop for days after New Hampshire staffers told the media they had resigned.

Bachmann says Occupy Wall Street’s solutions are ‘temporary gimmicks’

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By Jon Collins | 10.21.11 | 12:28 pm

She also said there’s a difference in the cleanliness of the two movements: “The Tea Party picks up its trash after it has a demonstration.”

Updated: Bachmann’s New Hampshire campaign staffers call it quits

By Andy Birkey | 10.21.11 | 11:20 am

Since winning her congressional seat in 2006, Bachmann has had five congressional chiefs of staff, five press secretaries, four legislative directors and three communications directors.

Ellison: Defeat of Gaddafi signals Libya’s transition to democracy

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By Andy Birkey | 10.21.11 | 7:52 am

Rep. Michele Bachmann said the “world is a better place without Quaddafi.”

Bachmann to visit Minnesota in fundraising swing

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By Andy Birkey | 10.20.11 | 4:00 am

Ticket prices for the Minnesota Congresswoman’s appearance begin at $50 for the town hall and $5,000 for a private reception.

Bachmann’s statements about helping foreclosure victims clashes with voting record

By Sofia Resnick | 10.19.11 | 2:36 pm

Bachmann has voted against all but one measure aimed at providing foreclosure relief.

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Live tweet of GOP presidential debate Tuesday

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By Jon Collins | 10.18.11 | 2:30 pm

Previous debates have included gaffes, accusations and outright inaccuracies. We’ll be here, along with our colleagues nationwide at the American Independent News Network, to offer context and analysis.

Bachmann, Trump: Countries the U.S. invaded should give up their oil

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By Andy Birkey | 10.18.11 | 6:00 am

Trump said something “has got to be done to break it up,” referring to the “very well-dressed” protesters at Occupy Wall Street demonstrations across the country.

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Erik Paulsen tops Minnesota House delegation in fundraising

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By Jon Collins | 10.17.11 | 3:46 pm

In Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, where at least four DFL candidates are vying to take on Rep. Chip Cravaack, Tarryl Clark gathered up $228,000, more than Cravaack.