Michele Bachmann

  • Forbes: Bachmann is 22nd Most Powerful Woman in World
    She's the top elected officials from the U.S. on the list.August 25, 2011
  • Poll: Bachmann slips, Perry moves up
    With Rick Perry's entrance into the race, Rep. Michele Bachmann's lead in Iowa appears to be slipping, according a new survey conducted by Public Policy Polling, a Democratic polling company.August 23, 2011
  • 2012 contender Bachmann seeks to broaden appeal
    Pigeonholed as a right-wing disciple, Michele Bachmann is offering herself as a presidential candidate who can unite the GOP's disparate base and appeal to Republicans of all ideological stripes.August 20, 2011
  • Bachmann swoops through S.C. on tail of straw poll victory
    Michele Bachmann wrapped up a campaign swing through South Carolina, hoping to capitalize on her recent victory in the Ames Straw Poll.August 19, 2011
  • Bachmann criticizes Obama's action on Syria
    Michele Bachmann said Thursday that President Barack Obama has moved too late and with too little force in response to Syria's crackdown on dissent.August 18, 2011
  • White House paints GOP field with tea party brush
    Tea party followers helped Republicans win huge victories in 2010, and now it's playing an early and potent role in the GOP presidential process. As the movement asserts its clout, however, its popularity has dropped.August 17, 2011
  • Bachmann plays up immigration, hits Warren Buffett
    Michele Bachmann on Tuesday called for a wall on the border with Mexico and suggested that billionaire Warren Buffett should write a big check to the government.August 16, 2011
  • Bachmann wishes Elvis happy birthday on death date
    Michelle Bachmann got her Elvis Presley dates all shook up during a campaign stop in South Carolina.August 16, 2011
  • Bachmann celebrates Iowa poll win
    Michele Bachmann returned to her birthplace of Waterloo, Iowa Sunday evening to celebrate her first-place showing in the Ames Straw Poll over the weekend.August 14, 2011
  • Bachmann wins Iowa straw poll, Pawlenty takes 3rd
    GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann won the Iowa Straw Poll Saturday, leaving former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty in a distant third place among those who cast ballots.August 13, 2011
  • Fact check: Pawlenty and Bachmann's debate claims
    Minnesota Republicans Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmman spent a large part of Thursday night's GOP presidential debate criticizing each other. Here's an assessment of the accuracy of their statements.August 12, 2011
  • Was Pawlenty too harsh on Bachmann? Iowans weigh in
    Minnesotans Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann are holding separate rallies this evening in Ames, Iowa designed to get their supporters to vote for them in a straw poll tomorrow. Last night their criticism of each other dominated a Republican presidential candidates' debate. We talked to people at the Iowa State Fair today to see what they thought of the debate.August 12, 2011
  • FACT CHECK: Republicans strain some facts in debate
    The first big GOP debate of the primary season brought viewers a flurry of claims and counterclaims, not all built on solid ground.August 12, 2011
  • Pawlenty, Bachmann spar at Iowa GOP debate
    The congresswoman and ex-governor repeatedly insulted each other at last night's GOP presidential debate, which was overshadowed by the expected entrance of Texas Gov. Rick Perry.August 11, 2011
  • Debate marks start of Iowa's 'Minnesota primary'
    Two Republicans from Minnesota -- former Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann -- are among the field of presidential candidates participating in tonight's debate in Iowa.. and the state Republican Party's straw poll on Saturday. The two are battling to become the main alternative to perceived frontrunner Mitt Romney.August 11, 2011

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