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

[a kennedy]

Sam Stein

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.

In the days following her appearance on Hardball, however, Bachmann has watched as her challenger, El Tinklenberg raised more than a million dollars off her incendiary remarks. That surge in fundraising put Bachmann's re-election in a far less certain position. Bachmann tried to stem the bleeding by telling the press she was sorry for her remarks. But with the national party now apparently pulling the plug, the situation has gone from bad to worse.

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

Open mouth, sound stupid, lose election. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[CrispyQ]

1. She was worse than stupid - she was hateful & intolerant. --nt

[chimpymustgo]

2. Tweety mentioned "the possible end of her career." Couldn't happen to a worse person.

[opihimoimoi]

4. The Nation is Tired of these kinds of assholes...GOP or DEM...

Bachmann is a GOP who thought she was safe...became arreogant and displayed her crap for all to see hear....

Many other GOP will look at this and ....think before they talk....

[Swamp Rat]

9. Fortunately for America, many will continue to open their gaping maws,

wide enough to insert their big, stinky feet. :D



Aloha! :hi:

[opihimoimoi]

15. Her Eyes look like Swatzikas......Damn....

[dorkulon]

3. I am really glad to see this happening.

It's nice to see that McCarthyism isn't polling well these days. Mccain should take note.

[mrsadm]

5. Woah! I'm not used to this!

Since when have people not supported Repug hateful talking points? Seems like only a couple of years ago, the donations would be going to her, not her opponent. I guess suddenly people are waking up and doing the right thing!

I love this story, and I love that voters are afraid of politicians like that. COOL!

[kestrel91316]

6. We need to keep real close tabs on ALL the Congressional Repukes

over the next 2 years and be ready to "Tinklenberg" the worst, most RW 10 or so at the next election - target them again and again and again. The internet's power is undeniable.

[movonne]

10. And maybe some of our blue dogs.....they are about as bad...

[kestrel91316]

13. Yeah, damn them. But they are a lot harder to get rid of.

We have Sen. Feinstein here in CA and she's an institution, but definitely a DINO.

[Blaze Diem]

7. Great. One less Bush lackey in the Congress.

How much money did the GOP pour into Bachmanns previous campaigns? She was one one those unknowns who the GOP promised a career in D.C. if they voted with Bushco 100% of the time.

Time to clean house.
Congresspeople like Bachmann are of no positive help for this country.
They are occupying a seat in D.C. that could belong to someone with better ideals as to Obama's message of making this world a better place for all.

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She ahould be sent home for not doing her civic duty for all people of America.

The party is frickin over for Bushbots like Bachmann.

[lynettebro440]

8. You have to love the web

it can take you down within days...

[sallyseven]

11. He knocked Fartenhauser

around today. She was shocked and more than chagrined that Tweedy didn't allow her ot lie and change the subject as she always does. Got her head handed to her. She is just as crazy.

[Stinky The Clown]

12. She and George Allen have formed a club ....... Macaca Morons

[malaise]

14. Bachmann made her Macacarthy moment

worse by lying about it when there were tapes everywhere. :rofl:

[fascisthunter]

16. HA HA HA... I Think the GOP is Going to Reject the Religious Right

The GOP will be very interesting to watch in the coming years. Me thinks the GOP has had enough of the religious fanatics who have IQ's as high as Palin's youngest. These ignorant nutjobs are a liability...

[opihimoimoi]

17. But Where will them Religious Nutjobs go to??? Are they not WELDED Together?

They have become Inseperable.....?

[fascisthunter]

18. no... fortunately the GOP and Religious Reich Are Not

and I am betting we will see more moderate Republicans being voted into office more so than these nutters for many years to come.

[opihimoimoi]

19. I sure Hope o....Their Program of Stealing Minds should be Banned

but then....Brainwashing as we know it is still legal...Oh Vell....

[fascisthunter]

20. a lot of those being brainwashed are willfully obliging

[opihimoimoi]

21. ah...yes...the Lemming Factor.....

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