Michele M. Bachmann

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Can you believe political ads?

Last week's feud between Rep. Michele Bachmann and local TV stations over an ad raises the question: can voters believe what they see? (10/21/2007)

Groups target Bachmann on children's health insurance

Supporters of increased funding for children's health insurance are running ads against Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. (10/12/2007)

Sizing up the competition in the 6th Congressional District

Three Democrats are already running to challenge first-term Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann next year in Minnesota's 6th District. DFLers say Bachmann is vulnerable, but political analysts suggest she's in a good position for re-election. (10/01/2007)

Candidate snapshot

Party: Republican

Biography

Date of Birth: 04/06/1956

Place of Birth: Waterloo, Iowa

Education: JD, Coburn Law
LLM, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary
BA, Winona State University

Positions Held: Minnesota Senate, 2000-2006; U.S. House of Reps. 2006-present

Business/Professional Experience: Tax litigation attorney

Religion: Lutheran

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