At this weekend’s Faith & Freedom Conference in Washington, D.C., Rep. Michele Bachmann told attendees she was pleased that a constitutional amendment that would bar same-sex couples from marrying in Minnesota would be on the ballot in 2012.
Rep. Michelle Bachmann has won reelection in Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District, the Associated Press reports, defeating Democratic candidate state Sen. Tarryl Clark. Votes are still being counted, but Bachmann leads Clark by a 51-40 percent margin with 40 percent of precincts reporting.
Until six weeks ago, MInnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann was best known for displays of curious behavior and odd comments. But she’s becoming an increasingly visible spokesperson for the GOP and conservative ideals, frequently appearing on Fox News and at events like the Republican National Convention. While her ascent in Minnesota politics mirrored the rise of other like-minded George W. Bush Republicans, what’s surprising is that she is prospering while so many of her fellow travelers have lost credibility and popularity.
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