Bachmann doesn't want to be "Palinized"

Posted at 1:22 PM on August 13, 2009 by Tim Pugmire (7 Comments)

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann says she needs money to defend herself from the attacks of liberals.

The 6th District Republican sent out an e-mail appeal today titled "Don't Let Them Palinize Me!" Bachmann linked her need for campaign contributions to former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.

"With Gov. Palin taking a well-deserved step out of the spotlight, it appears that I may be absorbing even more of the liberals' scorn," Bachmann wrote. "And, I'd really appreciate your support so that I can defend myself against their attacks."

Bachmann also described another similarity with Palin.

"But just as they did with Sarah Palin, the more I talk about the issues, the more they attack with below-the-belt personal hits," Bachmann said. "In fact, yesterday, a Minnesota paper gave a full column to a hit piece on one of my kids!"

The e-mail also included a definition of Palinize:

From the Urban Dictionary: Palinize: To smear or mock someone using falsehoods, baseless accusations or unsubstantiated character assassinations for the purpose of blocking them from achieving a goal. To exaggerate the truth or lie by omission. To attack a person for his or her conservative values by focusing an inordinate amount of attention on a single example of that person falling short (or being perceived as falling short) of the values they espouse.

Comments (7)

Ah, Michelle. A factual report about one of her kid's is a hit job? Only in your delusions.

Posted by Pat | August 13, 2009 2:41 PM

This is the first news story that made me laugh today. At least Bachmann is good for entertainment!

Posted by Kevin | August 13, 2009 2:50 PM

I thought the piece about her kid was actually positive. About the kid, anyway. Not so positive about Bachmann herself.

Posted by Shivering Timbers | August 13, 2009 2:57 PM

Ah the liberals are foaming again.......
Defending the Constitution and Liberty....no wonder the libs HATE her:)

Ron Paul/Michele Bachmann 2012

Posted by Ron | August 13, 2009 5:16 PM

I wouldn't mind if Bachmann followed Palin's example in abruptly resigning ;)

Posted by Chris | August 13, 2009 5:41 PM

"To exaggerate the truth or lie by omission."

See politifact.com's analysis of a number of statements by Rep. Bachmann.

Posted by Alan | August 13, 2009 8:37 PM

Like the former Governor, the Representative seeks to blame on others that which she brings upon herself.

Posted by bsimon | August 14, 2009 2:23 PM

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