Michele Bachmann survives to earn fourth term in House

[sasha031]

http://www.freep.com/article/20121107/NEWS15/121107016/Michele-Bachmann-survives-to-earn-fourth-term-in-House

sorry is this is a dupe, at 3am she was losing....

[GiaGiovanni]

1. Well, that will give Bill Maher something to do

Would hate to think of him without material.

[GreenPartyVoter]

2. Blah. :^(

[Obamamama44]

3. What is wrong with that district? Did Obama win it? Nt

[GObamaGO]

15. Three words account for her stronghold in her district.

Pro Life Minnesota.

That region of the state is mostly Catholic and Evangelical.

[mn9driver]

4. She had to spend 10 times what Graves did and she barely survived

...in the most conservatively gerrymandered district in Minnesota. Hopefully she isn't smart enough to realize that her brand of crazy is on the way out, and she will be defeated in 2014. I'm hoping she doubles down, both for the entertainment value and to watch her continue to dig her own political grave.

[Marr]

5. This is actually good news, of a sort.

Bachmann is EXACTLY the kind of Republican we want making headlines. It's the moderates who can make their party more appealing to new voters. Bachmann and others like her play well with the base, but are poison outside of it.

[MineralMan]

6. She almost lost, and there may be a recount.

However, Minnesota Democrats regained control of both houses of its legislature. With a Democratic Governor, there's a good chance we'll do some great things in the next legislative session. A marriage equality bill is a high priority, since we defeated that vile amendment, along with the almost as vile voter ID amendment. All in all, Minnesota had a very, very good election day.

[hifiguy]

9. That I hadn't heard, MM. GREAT news!

Now Governor Dayton, for whom I have great respect, will have a legislative partner to work with.

[MineralMan]

11. I doubt that a recall would change the result, frankly.

Minnesota has very good, dependable elections. The margin is, I think, too wide for a reversal. However, I believe that Bachmann will soon resign from the House to "seek other opportunities." She doesn't like the job, and the spotlight will be going away for her in the next session. She has no ideas, and no reason to be heard any longer. She won't stay, I'm pretty sure. I think it's called "pulling a Palin."

[geardaddy]

13. Yes, I can see that happening.

She doesn't like working for her constituents, that's for sure.

[hifiguy]

16. My joy was at the Dems getting back both houses of

the state legislature. That is truly great news!

Batshit is destined to wind up on Faux or one of the looneytune religious channels. I think you are correct in your assessment.

[MineralMan]

18. Absolutely. That's the best thing of all.

Now, we can get some good legislation and have our Governor sign it.

[Quiet_Dem_Mom]

7. ...and the comedians rejoice that they still have one toy left to play with...

Well, MN, you know she's vulnerable now...get it!

[AsahinaKimi]

8. Bill Maher IS very happy...

He was hoping to use her for more comic material. http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021748624

[lpbk2713]

10. Her constituents obviously don't mind not getting what they pay for.

They'd better not complain about the high cost of government.

[geardaddy]

12. There may be a recount.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021751362

[SoapBox]

14. Damn...

what a worthless piece of garbage.

To those in her district that voted for her...do you even have a clue what a waste of YOUR tax dollars she is???

You need to demand a refund.

[Thrill]

17. This why every vote counts

Bet there were thousands in that district that stayed at home yesterday