GOP Pulling Its Ads From Bachmann's Race, Media Buyers Say

[maddezmom]

Five days after Rep. Michele Bachmann went on a McCarthy-esque rant suggesting Barack Obama was unpatriotic and urging the major newspapers of the country to investigate anti-American sentiment in Congress, the national Republican political parties are running for cover.

Two sources aware of ad buys in Minnesota say that the National Republican Congressional Committee is pulling its media purchases from Bachmann's race. If true, it is a remarkable fall for a congresswoman who, until recently, seemed relatively safe in her predominantly conservative district. The race had become closer in recent days -- the NRCC had transferred funds from Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) to Bachmann a little over a week ago.

more:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/22/gop-pulling-its-ads-from_n_136941.html

[Ichingcarpenter]

1. They only pulled it because Sarah Palin needs a new wardrobe

They have their priorities, you know. Actually they act like they don't want to win if they do this.
He was trailing behind big time but has made major gains, but is still a little behind from the
last poll I read.

[Aloha Spirit]

10. lol

[napi21]

2. How do you feel NOW Michele???? Think ya did good? n/t

[leftynyc]

3. Excellent news

I'd really like to see her go down. She had no problem mouthing off about "anti-American" members of congress until it began hurting her. Her backtracking is a joke.

[WeDidIt]

4. So the national Republican Party is conceding her race

That's what it amounts to.

They're pulling up stakes and investing the money some place they think they can win.

[Renew Deal]

17. Or they think it's safe and/or she has enough money.

But I doubt it.

[NYC Liberal]

22. No because they had JUST moved money over to her race from another

So they clearly thought she needed it. Now they're just giving up.

[polichick]

5. I guess a candidate's willingness to ravish the president in public...

...just isn't as valuable as it used to be.

[Cha]

6. REc'd..better watch out palin..

who're your calling real and fake Americans.

Jon Stewart cleaned their clocks on that one..two nights ago.

[TexasObserver]

7. Too funny! The NRCC pulls her funding & her opponent if flush with cash.

If her opponent wins, this story will be told and retold many times to big mouthed congress critters who like to go on TV and lambaste Democrats, thinking all the while "my district is safe."

We got the internets and the numbers. We got a trump card.

[Occam Bandage]

8. So is that cash going back to Paulsen then?

[elkston]

9. God, I hope she loses.

She tried to backtrack but her true feelings came out in that Hardball interview.

[cascadiance]

11. Damn right! It would show there's a price for advocating McCarthyist fascism!

[Matariki]

12. Taking down the Dominionists one idiot exposing themselves at a time.

Their plan has been to 'infiltrate' government from local school board races on up.

We have truth and the interweb and we're finally winning this culture war.

[demokatgurrl]

13. I saw a clip of her idiot statement on TV last night and

the woman is a nut case! Freaking dangerous, she has to be voted out!

[Arugula Latte]

14. I'm always amazed when these neofascists pay a price for their evil blather.

It's rare that that actually suffer the consequences of their hate speech.

[backscatter712]

15. They're throwing her under the bus!

Let's hope that on Election Day, we hear that oh-so-satisfying *thump-thump*...

[demokatgurrl]

16. The BEST way to send her a message:

contribute to her opponent

https://services.myngp.com/ngponlineservices/contribution.aspx?X=pEWjYFU42cf0ZVvT8kkgyg5bv//5KbmvYjM1pvRKsAg=

[Douglas Carpenter]

18. I just donated $50.00 to Bachmann's opponent, Elwyn Tinklenberg

Please do the same tonight!!

links:

https://services.myngp.com/ngponlineservices/contribution.aspx?X=pEWjYFU42cf0ZVvT8kkgyg5bv//5KbmvYjM1pvRKsAg=


and

http://www.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/18660


DO IT NOW!!!


.

[ailsagirl]

21. I did so earlier-- made me very happy to do it :)

[nichomachus]

19. Bye Bye Michele -- say hi to the wolves -- we need to lighten the load on the wagon. n/t

[ailsagirl]

20. KARMA AT ITS BEST!!!

:rofl:

[SurfingAtWork]

23. Poor Michelle. She had herself a Macarthacca moment

:rofl:

[BuyingThyme]

24. kcik