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Bachmann's speech to CPAC

Posted at 12:42 PM on February 19, 2010 by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Campaign 2010, Campaign 2010: U.S. House, U.S. House

GOP Rep. Michele Bachman gave a long-winding speech to CPAC that focused on how the sacrifices that the nation's forefathers made for the country. She also got a loud ovation when she showed a picture of the George W. Bush billboard that said "Miss Me yet" and railed against the federal deficit.

You can listen to her speech here: Listen

One of Bachmann's DFL opponents, Maureen Reed, issued this statement on Twitter criticizing Bachmann:

Speaking at CPAC may raise Bachmann's national profile, but it will not help the people who are hurting across this district. We need change
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