As delegates to the Republican state convention prepared to start voting on the gubernatorial endorsement, 6th District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann urged party unity. Bachmann said delegates should leave the convention united after they decide whether to back Representatives Tom Emmer or Marty Seifert for governor.
Bachmann said the Republican Party needs to come together to fight what she described as a a radical extreme liberal agenda that she says is permeating Washington and state capitols around the country.
"That is furthering an agenda of destroying our country thanks the agenda of the uber liberals in Washington DC. Don't let that be lost in the midst of the rivalry that we're seeing here today."
Bachmann, a tea party favorite has not endorsed Tom Emmer or Marty Seifert. But fellow tea party star Sarah Palin threw her support to Emmer yesterday afternoon.
You can listen to Bachmann's full speech here: Listen
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