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Didn’t Michele Bachmann Just Announce Her Candidacy On GMA This Morning?

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Is Congresswoman Michele Bachmann trying to grab some of the spotlight back from her “friend” Sarah Palin? This morning on GMA, she told George Stephanopoulos that next month in Waterloo, Iowa she will be making an announcement. Stephanopoulos rather obviously concludes that you don’t go to Iowa to announce you’re not running for President, instead turning his focus to Bachmann’s thoughts on Palin. At the end of the segment, however, Bachmann may have let slip her true intentions.

Stephanopoulos tried his hardest to get Bachmann to distinguish herself in some way from Palin. When he asked whether there is enough room in the presidential race for both women, Bachmann replied “oh sure” and suggested:

“I like Sarah Palin a lot. We’re friends. I don’t consider her a competitor, I consider her a friend.”

Although not considering Palin a “competitor” could be Bachmann’s conclusion that she doesn’t think Palin is really running, and thus is moving full steam ahead herself.

Even more evidence that Bachmann is seriously going to run is that on the subject of Congressman Paul Ryan’s Medicare plan, Bachmann said she supported Ryan’s efforts but hesitated to endorse the plan completely (despite voting for it in the House “with an asterix”). Finally, Bachmann basically admits that her family is very supportive of her running and says that after 29 years of parenting, her last kid is now graduating high school and soon all her kids will be out of the house. Stephanopoulos jokes in response, “one solution to the empty nest is to run for President.” Bachmann’s response? “I guess so.”

Announcement in Iowa scheduled? Check. Hesitation to go too far out on a limb reforming Medicare or attacking other Republican candidates? Check. Family approval for a campaign? Check. Short of using the word “official,” this is about as clear an indication as possible from Bachmann of her intention, so it looks like the “official” Republican field is definitely going to shake up soon.

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  • Barack Must Go

    Lib reporters just cannot help themselves. They say conservatives never answer their questions, when in fact they always do, just not to the liking of their bosses in the Obama White House.

  • Just4thefax

    Fact: Only two GOP women running? There are allot of room under the big tent party for as many patriots that want to run as possible. Both could whip the pretender that’s in office now.

  • THE REAL ROYAL KING

    A Bachmann entry into the race would effectively be a fork in Palin’s carcass. Not that I think Palin is actually thinking about running. Bachmann, for all her faults, lacks the complete self-absorption Palin has. As such, she can be treated as credible, despite some really nutty ideas. Palin can never be treated as credible. That’s an important distinction.

  • felixw

    Whether Bachmann runs or not is a non-issue — except in the fantasy world of liberal media. Bachmann will not get the nomination and is not even a contender for the nomination.

    My advice to the liberal media is to connect with reality. I know you journalists want to help Obama, but you aren’t really helping him by avoiding addressing the big issues on everyone’s mind. Increasingly, the pervasive view among sensible people is that the whole Obama agenda is built on UNSUSTAINABILITY and the INEVITABILITY OF FISCAL BANKRUPTCY. By avoiding dealing with this huge elephant in the room, you are simply reinforcing the view that liberals are out of touch and in denial.

    So quit playing cat-and-mouse games with Michele Bachmann, and deal with the HUGE issue that will decide next year’s election. Otherwise you will hurt Obama’s reelection chances by your very attempts to prop him up.

    By the way, the only reason Bachmann has any following is because she has the courage to address this impending fiscal disaster that Democrats won’t mention — and how odd that Chris Matthews can run story after story on Michele without dealing with the single issue that gives her clout. Welcome to the world of liberal denial!

  • WCinWI

    If Bachmann announced, I would be beyond shocked. From the people getting calls from people in regards to Bachmann, they’ve told the pollsters that they wouldn’t give her any money if she went for the Top Spot.

    She has no shot and would only play a VP to Mitt role. Quite tragic really.

  • skyfet

    The teenager is still waiting to debate Ms Bachman.

  • TfT

    Good lord – George and the rest of the lamestream mediaidiots can’t get their brains off of Palin. Where was George asking Bachman about her thoughts on Biden’s not allowing the media to cover his campaign events. or are the media willing partners in keeping the spotlight off the bad carp regarding democrats?

    of course they are.

    These people are sick puppies, Palin is right again.

    Come on mediaite, step up to the plate, do a story on Biden and on Obama’s numerous golf outings despite the continued death of our troops in the wars. Be fair for just one day, try it, you might like it.

  • THE REAL ROYAL KING

    felixw said:
    Whether Bachmann runs or not is a non-issue — except in the fantasy world of liberal media. Bachmann will not get the nomination and is not even a contender for the nomination.

    My advice to the liberal media is to connect with reality. I know you journalists want to help Obama, but you aren’t really helping him by avoiding addressing the big issues on everyone’s mind. Increasingly, the pervasive view among sensible people is that the whole Obama agenda is built on UNSUSTAINABILITY and the INEVITABILITY OF FISCAL BANKRUPTCY. By avoiding dealing with this huge elephant in the room, you are simply reinforcing the view that liberals are out of touch and in denial.

    So quit playing cat-and-mouse games with Michele Bachmann, and deal with the HUGE issue that will decide next year’s election. Otherwise you will hurt Obama’s reelection chances by your very attempts to prop him up.

    By the way, the only reason Bachmann has any following is because she has the courage to address this impending fiscal disaster that Democrats won’t mention — and how odd that Chris Matthews can run story after story on Michele without dealing with the single issue that gives her clout. Welcome to the world of liberal denial!

    Rather a mishmash, but you are correct. Bachmann will not be nominated. Her value is in pulling more moderate candidates to the lunatic rightist fringe so they can be nominated. The idea is to make the move back to the mainstream after the convention too great a chasm. Because of the Bachmann strengths I mentioned, and you mentioned, she is far more valuable to Democrats than Palin. Palin’s only value now is as a distraction.

    Good post.

  • THE REAL ROYAL KING

    WCinWI said:
    If Bachmann announced, I would be beyond shocked. From the people getting calls from people in regards to Bachmann, they’ve told the pollsters that they wouldn’t give her any money if she went for the Top Spot.

    She has no shot and would only play a VP to Mitt role. Quite tragic really.

    Her fund raising ability seems to be diminishing, doesn’t it? Since Bachmann has been laudably consistent in her positions, that has to be the result of (a) Bachmann fatigue or (b) a sense that she is a “threat” to the likely nominee or (c) a realization that she is not temperamentally suited to the office or (d) a combination of the foregoing. I think the more interesting question, if she should enter this race is: Who does she hurt? I think the answer is T-Paw, and hurting him helps Romney. As it is, and you may well disagree, I think Romney is inching his way closer and closer, largely without lifting a finger.

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  • TangledThorns

    I like Bachmann but she would be wise to avoid liberal network who are in the bag for Obama.

  • Mosesdinoark

    What find most apalling is the complete embrace of The Stupid. Why do you just blindly follow these people? Just because they spout off talking points with zombie-like precision with a folksy saying ? I mean even though I dont support a single thing a Newt or a Christie say, you can still tell theyre smart guys. But you can count the brain cells of Bachmann and $arah on one hand. It just doesnt make sense.

  • Mosesdinoark

    “And in the midst of that calling, God then called me to run for the United States Congress. And I thought, what in the world would that be for? And my husband said “You need to do this.” And I wasn’t so sure. And we took three days, and we fasted and we prayed. And we said “Lord, is this what you want? Is this Your will?” And after — along about the afternoon of day two — He made that calling sure.”

    Whats the medical term for people who hear voices? I know….CRAZY!

  • http://constitutionallibertarian.co.cc DavidKramer

    Notice how the leftist Media is attempting to foment division within the conservative field?

    Sorry lefties, you no longer control the narrative.

  • Dem4Ever

    The ‘Main Stream Media’ claims they are not obsessed with Sarah Palin.  These are the same people who claim they are Independents and not Left leaning Liberals.  Their denial is hilarious, in a sad sort of way.

  • insideguy

    I don’t think she would even know if she announced her run for president.

  • Steve_27

    THE REAL ROYAL KING said:
    A Bachmann entry into the race would effectively be a fork in Palin’s carcass. Not that I think Palin is actually thinking about running. Bachmann, for all her faults, lacks the complete self-absorption Palin has. As such, she can be treated as credible, despite some really nutty ideas. Palin can never be treated as credible. That’s an important distinction.

    Anything to support either pool of drivel that just accumilated? Palins self absorption? Bachmanns faults?

  • Mosesdinoark

    I CAN NOT wait untill the Marcus Bachmann stuff starts to come out or he screws up. Shades of Haggard and George Rekers. Hello Rent Boy! Time to “un-gay” you. *wink * wink

  • Nacho

    This lady lacks substance.

  • Steve_27

    skyfet said:
    The teenager is still waiting to debate Ms Bachman.

    And will rightfully be waiting forever. As would you if you wanted to debate Bush or I if I wanted to debate BO. But thats ok, you keep wasting time with this silly nonsense.

  • Steve_27

    Nacho said:
    This lady lacks substance.

    Obama lacks the basic knowledge that we are exceptional.

  • Just4thefax

    skyfet said:
    The teenager is still waiting to debate Ms Bachman.

    Fact: Grown-ups on this thread only please. This child has a diluted liberal history teacher stroking her and doesn’t know real life facts like you.

  • insideguy

    Explain how we are exceptional steve

  • insideguy

    Im waiting sterve

  • insideguy

    still waiting

  • http://societyfordaintydamsels.wordpress.com Lynda Appell

    Just what the US needs a Teaparty Republican candidate. As far as I’m concerned the Republicans insisting on photo IDs only disenfranchise low income voters, ie disabled, college students, senior citizens who just happen t be mostly Democrats. The incidence of voter fraud is extremely low nationwide in the US and photo IDs arn’t necessary. These forms of IDs can be extremely costly and difficult for these populations to obtain. I know being a disability advocate and doing research on this topic. Plus “Common Cause, “ACLU and practically every disability group is not for this suggested legislation. Bottom line, the Republicans are for voter suppression so I am for suppressing their winning by not voting for none of them.

  • Michael_T

    Oh, I get it.

    Only those under 56 will have the “Medicare rug pulled out from under them”.

    Too funny Michele. You’re a laugh a minute.

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