Rep. Michele Bachmann, Campaigning In Iowa, Dodges Question On Whether She Will Run In 2012

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by Frances Martel | 12:04 pm, January 22nd, 2011

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What is Rep. Michele Bachmann doing in Iowa this week? The Minnesota Republican is out on the trail to engage in grassroots work looking forward to 2012, and while she insists she is there to “lay the table” for the Republican 2012 candidates, Greta Van Susteren couldn’t help but be suspicious of her motives. Does Bachmann want to run for President herself? No one quite knows the answer, as Bachmann adeptly dodged the question.

Not many 2012 speculators would put Bachmann on the shortest of short lists for the Republican nomination, given her polarizing nature and the fact that, given her brand, she would have to contend with taking down pal Sarah Palin. Bachmann herself seemed to deflect attention from that possibility, telling Van Susteren that she was in Iowa to “lay the table and frame the big issues,” not for “personal ambition.” She noted that much of her family was from Iowa and she loved the place, and as a caucus state she considered grassroots work there more important. “You’re also testing the waters,” Van Susteren replied, a comment which Bachmann replied to by noting that “so much is at stake” that the work must begin early.

Then Van Susteren asked Bachmann the toughest question head-on: “Would you like to be the one to replace President Obama?” “That’s not why I’m here,” Bachmann replied by way of changing topics, though Van Susteren didn’t let her go that easy, and once again repeated the question. “Yes,” Bachmann replied, “I would like to see him replaced and Iowans will decide who that person will be to replace him. I trust them; they’re good people and I trust their good judgment.”

Van Susteren didn’t pursue the issue further despite the semi-answer, and shifted gears instead to talk about the state of the Tea Party (Bachmann finds it strong). With so few candidates coming out of the woodwork this early in the game (Herman Cain and Rudy Giuliani being the closest to confirmed candidates in the race so far), it would make sense that Bachmann would keep mum. On the other hand, she can’t keep dodging the question for too long if she intends on touring the most important primary states this early.

The interview via Fox News below:

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The Lantern of Truth

KING/SARAHP. , envious . I can admit that even though she is a female , she is quite lovely . I would adore to do her hair . I would give her the Real Royal Treatment ! Makeover not necessary !
BatBoy

Rep. Michele Bachmann is a nice Iowa girl…she would kick” Kings” Liberal Texas butt!

You go girl…we are behind you 110%.
Yoda002

Who does she think she is kidding? You need more than a few crazy teabaggers to with the presidency.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Clifford-EElisary/1434665168 Clifford E.Elisary

EVERY DEMOCRAT ON THE PLANET WISHES THIS FOO RUNS, WHAT A JOKE!!!! There’s not enough Teabaggers in the World to get this clown even nominated, unfortunately!!!!
notsofast

She has no chance and should stay in Congress. Don’t waste your time and money, Michele.
Greg

Seems to be a direct correlation on the right between how little one knows and the certainty of one’s own greatness. The combination will begin to wear down the loose coalition that is the Republican party.
notsofast

Greg said:
Seems to be a direct correlation on the right between how little one knows and the certainty of one’s own greatness.

Not limited to the right; just look at the Community Organizer POTUS.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Tony-Westover/1496648721 Tony Westover

A politician dodging questions about running for president? I am shocked! I’ve never seen anything like this.

Oh wait… what I meant to say was, “how completely typical and not newsworthy.”
Harry Flashman

She won’t run. BUT – she’ll back out after getting the Tea Party’s attention and endorse Palin after Palin starts her run. Those votes will shift to Palin.

Palin needs three things – the Tea Party. That will be covered. The Indepenents. She’ll get most of those once the debates start and she beats the competition like they owe her money. And – mainstream old school Republicans.

She’ll herd those reluctantly into her corral after she gets the Indepdents and the Tea Party. All she has to do is utter the magic words – THIRD PARTY.

If she does that, then the Repubs have two choices – back her 100% or lose to the Dems because of a split vote.

There. That’s the view in my chrystal ball.

No charge.
Yoda002

notsofast said:
Not limited to the right; just look at the Community Organizer POTUS.

I think you missed a few other jobs he had along the way. Law Professor, State senator, US senator. I know the righties don’t like the facts to get in the way.
Quite the Pundint

Hottest President ever.
notsofast

Yoda002 said:
I know the righties don’t like the facts to get in the way.

So he wasn’t a Community Organizer, eh.

Try again, son!
Nachi

She’s a perfect example of the Repug intellectyal/moral/ethical mindset. And they are proud of it. Ummm..
notsofast

Nachi said:
Nachi says:
January 22, 2011 at 1:55 pm Nachi(Quote)

You prove Darwin was right.
X-3

Ms. Bachmann is probably a decent enough human being but she is NOT presidential material. I don’t think she ever could be. At present, neither is Sarah Palin–she has some potential but needs more development. I do like Ms. Palin because she thinks outside the box. No disrespect intended for either of them–it’s just a pragmatic observation.