Bachmann to speak at Colorado conference

Posted at 11:08 AM on August 10, 2009 by Tim Pugmire (2 Comments)

Congreswoman Michele Bachmann is scheduled speak at the Steamboat Institute's Inaugural Freedom Conference Aug. 29, in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

A news release issued today by the organization quoted Jennifer Schubert-Akin, the chair of the Steamboat Institute.

"We are delighted that Congresswoman Bachmann will join us to share her insights on current legislative trends, including health care reform," Schubert-Akin said. "As we gather in beautiful Steamboat Springs to discuss the issues facing our nation, it will be invaluable to have a fresh perspective from the Legislative Branch."

There was also a quote from Bachmann.

"It is an honor to be a part of the inaugural event for The Steamboat Institute," Bachmann said. "It's my hope that the discussions at the Freedom Conference will help to inspire us all to work towards reducing both wasteful government spending and the federal tax burden on Americans."

Other speakers include Congressman Mike Pence of Indiana, Grover Norquist and Michael Reagan.

The Steamboat Institute describes itself as an educational organization guided by the principles of limited government, lower taxes, free markets, strong national defense and individual rights and responsibilities.

Comments (2)

I reckon they're a bunch of tea-baggers, over there at the Steamboat Institute. I checked out their web page and found out they proudly support something called the 1773 club. It says this club of theirs throws tea parties and such. We did a little piece on over at Dump Bachmann.

Here's the link to the tea bagging thing:
http://www.steamboatinstitute.org/1773a/

Posted by Bill Prendergast | August 11, 2009 1:28 AM

The mis-named "Freedom Conference" is simply a gathering of the most extreme, far-right, neo-cons in the nation. Their association with freedom is in name only.

The Steamboat Institute members are among the most anti-freedom politicians, lawyers, and business execs in the country. If anyone is against the American Way of Life, it's these people.

Posted by Stormer | August 11, 2009 1:27 PM

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