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And on the ninth day … Bachmann was on TV again

By Chris Steller | 08.20.09 | 10:31 am

bachmann hannityMeteorologists may have failed to forecast yesterday’s freak tornado, but political scientists are now able to predict when U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann will next appear on a national cable news show: Aug. 27.

Bachmann: Health care reform efforts unconstitutional

By Andy Birkey | 08.19.09 | 1:11 pm

bachmannhannitySpeaking with Fox’s Sean Hannity Tuesday night, Rep. Michele Bachmann asserted that health care reform is not constitutional, and falsely equated a public option with a “national takeover of health care.”

Bachmann: ‘Don’t let them Palinize me!’

By Chris Steller | 08.13.09 | 2:15 pm

“Don’t let them Palinize me!’ cries the subject line of U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann’s email to supporters today. Laying claim to the Sean Hannity–bestowed title of “second most hated Republican woman,” Bachmann makes a pitch for cash: “With Governor Palin…

Bachmann: Frank funneling money to ACORN

By Andy Birkey | 07.09.09 | 3:46 pm

bachmannhannityRep. Michele Bachmann continued her campaign against Rep. Barney Frank and the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) on Fox News’ Hannity on Wednesday. Despite Bachmann’s claims on the…

Let us now praise ‘taking turns’: How to read T-Paw’s stated reason for retiring

By Chris Steller | 06.10.09 | 9:42 am

tpaw-on-hannityBy way of explaining his decision not to seek re-election, Gov. Tim Pawlenty bragged to Fox News host Sean Hannity last night that “in Minnesota [we're] good about taking turns.” In view of Pawlenty’s past, his highlighting the concept of…

The Daily Show on Bachmann “speaking crazy to power”

By Paul Schmelzer | 04.08.09 | 10:29 am

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“Minnesota Representative and free-range cougar” Michele Bachmann got prominent play on The Daily Show last night as a key example of conservatives “speaking crazy to power.” At 2:50 into the clip (below), host Jon Stewart plays…

Bachmann: Revolt against ‘economic Marxism’

By Chris Steller | 03.27.09 | 1:48 pm

bachmann-narrow1“It’s difficult for us to even keep up with it day to day.”
That’s not a quote from a flabbergasted reporter trying to relay Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann’s never-ending series of staggering statements to a waiting world. It’s the…

Video: Coleman abets Hannity’s falsity that canvass board favored Franken

By Chris Steller | 01.28.09 | 8:18 am

Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, appearing on Fox News’ Hannity’s America program Tuesday, described Minnesota’s election process as having favored rival Al Franken since the recount started. Coleman did not directly dispute host Sean Hannity’s assertion that the State Canvassing Board “was conflicted” and “only allowed the recount for … precincts that would tend to favor Al Franken.”

Video and transcribed excerpts after the jump.

Video: Bachmann gets shouty with Sharpton and Meat Loaf

By Paul Schmelzer | 01.13.09 | 12:55 pm

Sean Hannity’s “Great American Panel” last night was anything but. Epitomizing America — if I can interpret the name — were cacophonous guests Rev. Al Sharpton, rocker Meat Loaf and Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, who had a shoutathon about…

COLEMAN WINS rematch with Franken at Political Championship Wrestling

By Chris Steller | 11.26.08 | 2:38 am

Not even their last engagement at Political Championship Wrestling could prepare you for:

MATCH #2 NORM COLEMAN (American Patriots) vs. AL FRANKEN (Progressive Alliance)
Franken is fired up. Coleman sidesteps the initial charge and wastes no time attacking