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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 11:37 AM Oct 2012

DCCC Backs Bachmann’s Opponent In MN

Source: TPM

National Democrats believe Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) could lose this fall. Bachmann, one of the top tea party Republicans facing national efforts to defeat them from progressive groups this year, is now on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's "Red to Blue" district target list.

On Monday the DCCC announced it will throw its weight behind businessman Jim Graves, who has mounted a well-funded campaign targeted at highlighting Bachmann's national profile as a divisive figure. Democrats in Washington like what they see, and now promise Graves support from the national party.

"During Congresswoman Michele Bachmann’s career in Washington, she has been more focused on being a national right-wing celebrity than on delivering for the Minnesota families she represents," DCCC chair Steve Israel (NY) said in a statement. "Voters are experiencing buyer’s remorse with Congresswoman Bachmann and her relentless desire to put ideology over solutions."

Read more: http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/dccc-backs-bachmanns-opponent-in-mn



Time to say buh-bye Michelle! HOPE so!
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DCCC Backs Bachmann’s Opponent In MN (Original Post) DonViejo Oct 2012 OP
Great news! livetohike Oct 2012 #1
I'm going to the Jim Graves election night party! truthisfreedom Oct 2012 #2
It's about time, suckers. tavalon Oct 2012 #3
I hope he wins. She really needs to go. eom Blanks Oct 2012 #4
Her ads are vicious and the Repugs have poured millions into her campaign. LuckyLib Oct 2012 #5
I was waiting in line in to pay for coffee yesterday in Minneapolis geardaddy Oct 2012 #6
Anti-Bachmann Turnout Overdrive bucolic_frolic Oct 2012 #7
Takin' Care of Business?? Marie Marie Oct 2012 #14
Good news lsewpershad Oct 2012 #8
So far his ads have been very upbeat, and her's have been vicious. However.... Harriety Oct 2012 #9
DCCC ads (RCCC, too) only attack opponents, leaving their candidate above the fray Brother Buzz Oct 2012 #10
she scary stupid Buddaman Oct 2012 #11
To those grumbling that DCCC isn't supporting THEIR candidate of choice... brooklynite Oct 2012 #12
Going to a Graves Townhall tonight riverwalker Oct 2012 #13
GREAT NEWS!!!! IVoteDFL Oct 2012 #15

truthisfreedom

(23,147 posts)
2. I'm going to the Jim Graves election night party!
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 11:56 AM
Oct 2012

Go Jim! Jim's a successful businessman who currently operates Graves 601 hotel and started AmericInn. He's a passionate Democrat who knows how to effectively work across the aisle. He comes from Michele's district and unlike her, he is very much in touch with his constituents.

LuckyLib

(6,819 posts)
5. Her ads are vicious and the Repugs have poured millions into her campaign.
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 12:03 PM
Oct 2012

She's a snake and needs to be defeated.

geardaddy

(24,931 posts)
6. I was waiting in line in to pay for coffee yesterday in Minneapolis
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 12:06 PM
Oct 2012

at a local bakery and lo and behold, who was standing behind me? Jim Graves!

Harriety

(298 posts)
9. So far his ads have been very upbeat, and her's have been vicious. However....
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 12:28 PM
Oct 2012

I still don't understand why a person like Bachmann who is so pro family and pro life, and brags about all her kids and fosters kids has never.....never shown herself in any ads or pictures with her family. I think last year was the first time her hubby came out and made his presence known. Most politicians at least have a family photo, especially if they are running on a family values theme.

brooklynite

(94,572 posts)
12. To those grumbling that DCCC isn't supporting THEIR candidate of choice...
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 01:03 PM
Oct 2012

...this is an excellent example of how DCCC works. The Party doesn't have funds to fully support everyone, so they look for performance and results, and target their assistance where it's needed and where it will make a difference. This race was marked as "Likely Republican" six months ago, but through organizational structure, fundraising and campaign strategy, Graves has managed to close a massive funding gap and develop a message that has brought the polling difference to within the margin of error, and has moved the race into "Tossup" territory. Well worth a contribution.

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riverwalker

(8,694 posts)
13. Going to a Graves Townhall tonight
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 01:51 PM
Oct 2012

Don't know if I should wear my "Nurses For Obama" or my "Democratic Underground" T shirt. Maybe go stealth or tape teabags and flags on my head (this IS the MN-6 after all). I wore the DU T-shirt during Kerry campaign when I shook Elizabeth Edward's hand and she read my shirt and gave me the BIGGEST smile, so it's sentimental.

IVoteDFL

(417 posts)
15. GREAT NEWS!!!!
Mon Oct 15, 2012, 05:02 PM
Oct 2012

Many Minnesotans believe he could win too. I wished I lived in their district just so I could vote for him! The only thing Bachmann has going for her is the insane amount of money within her campaign. This really evens it out, I think he's going to win. Hopefully, Rick Nolan wins up in the 8th district too and Minnesota will turn two seats from red to blue!!

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