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http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/michele-bachmanns-seat-peril-house-race-tightens/story?id=17320034&page=2Sept. 26, 2012
Michele Bachmann Goes From Presidential Primaries to Reelection Dogfight
Michele Bachmann's Seat in Peril As House Race Tightens
It's all added up to a closer race than anyone could have expected. In recent weeks, the Rothenberg Political Report shifted their characterization from "Safe Republican" to "Republican Favored."
But even with her opponent appearing to gain momentum, Bachmann will take comfort in the electorate's new demographics.
Redistricting done this year pushed urban areas east of St. Paul, with their Democratic-leaning voters, off Bachmann's map, while adding to the western suburbs where Republicans traditionally score big, boosting the incumbent's built-in advantages. Graves, meanwhile, is banking on big support from hometown St. Cloud, the district's largest city, and the estimated 27,000 college students eligible to vote in November. <more>
Bachmann is standing on the edge, only needs a gust of wind. Donate to Graves!!
http://jimgraves.com/
lastlib
(23,286 posts)Delphinus
(11,840 posts)right out of my mouth (er, fingers).
TroyD
(4,551 posts)If they wanted to re-district her (and it's a Democrat Governor/Legislature in MN, I believe), they should have given her a less favorable district.
Unfortunately she still has the edge.
riverwalker
(8,694 posts)"Minnesota was one of the last big question marks in the redistricting process, after nearly a year of being in a holding pattern caused by a deadlock between Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and the Republican-held legislature. That led to a court-drawn map."
lebkuchen
(10,716 posts)Other non-Minnesota folks will be so moved to out Bachmann as well.
Jeff In Milwaukee
(13,992 posts)Kidding. Totally kidding.
And as an act of penance, I just gave Jim $25. Thanks for posting the link!
mnhtnbb
(31,404 posts)Zambero
(8,965 posts)Of course, the seat itself is not in peril, merely the currant occupant of it! Hopefully, the impact of a dispirited Romney campaign (higher % of GOP non-voters) in an otherwise blue state will shift the race in Graves' favor.
I guess Batshit Insanity wears on people over time.
Mnpaul
(3,655 posts)They scored big alright. The stimulus gave the Republicans a brand new fiber optic loop that brings our internets into the 21st century.
Bernardo de La Paz
(49,036 posts)Stewland
(163 posts)I too gave $20 to Jim Graves. Bachman is an embarrassment to the sane people in Minnesota. She does not have the time to represent the people in her district because of her numerous interests. Working very hard to demonize Muslims, GLBT people, and all those who believe in separation of Church and State. Flying on broomstick to various Tea party functions and gatherings of religiofascists all over this nation gives her little time to address the real needs of the people.
Stewland
(163 posts)I predict that a Bachman loss would become a sweep of the republicans in the Minnesota house and senate. We have several people in and seeking offices at state level who are running because Bachman inspires them. Inspires them which I find sickening.
donqpublic
(155 posts)it's God telling her to get a paper route. It builds character. And boy she could use some.
Kyad06
(127 posts)Batshit Bachman goes down in flames (with flaming Marcus LOL)
Martin Eden
(12,875 posts)What color is the sky where Bachmann voters live?
The Wizard
(12,547 posts)We all know of her brain issues, now it's her seat too.
SunSeeker
(51,698 posts)iamthebandfanman
(8,127 posts)Ryan to lose their seats..
oh joy!
DCKit
(18,541 posts)Nobody represents the Republicans better, or more honestly, than Marcus Bachmann.
Hubert Flottz
(37,726 posts)Dumb as a sack full of doorknobs.
LovePeacock
(225 posts)then you automatically forfeit the position you currently hold.
So fuckface Paul Ryan would have forfeited his position as Congressman in WI.
I'm tired of all these "anti-guvment" career politicians in the conservative party...
Stargazer09
(2,132 posts)...and showing the country just how stupid and wrong she can be, she deserves to lose her seat.
NCLefty
(3,678 posts)Just like Ann Coulter, Rush, Glenn, Reince, etc.
She is otherwise useless and serves no purpose.
ReasonableToo
(505 posts)Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)JBoy
(8,021 posts)Lint Head
(15,064 posts)Crowman1979
(3,844 posts)Guess Marcus isn't giving you any? Or at all for that matter.
Matariki
(18,775 posts)please let the crazy lady retire.