Bachmann on TV questions Obama's patriotism

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Bachmann on TV questions Obama's patriotism
The congresswoman says she's also concerned that others in Congress may share "anti-American views."
By PAT DOYLE and MITCH ANDERSON, Star Tribune staff writers
Last update: October 18, 2008 - 8:00 AM
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Defending the McCain campaign's automated phone calls attacking Barack Obama's judgment and character, Rep. Michele Bachmann on Friday said Obama "may have anti-American views" and called for a news media "exposé" of the views of members of Congress.

Bachmann's comments came in a 13-minute interview on MSNBC, during which she asserted that Obama has a close connection to 1960s radical William Ayers, a theme of the phone calls and recent remarks by McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin.
"Barack Obama didn't have a mild association with Bill Ayers," Bachmann, a Republican, said. "He had a very strong association with Bill Ayers."

Later, when asked by Chris Matthews whether she believes that Obama may have anti-American views, Bachmann replied, "Absolutely. I'm very concerned that he may have anti-American views."

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[Tallison]

1. Thanks for the link to its local coverage

Reader comments are always interesting. Crunching the comment rating numbers, it appears only 10% support her comments. I wonder how she's faring in the polls?

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3. I am surprised she has some supporters n/t

[riley3]

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