Bachmann Memoir Coming to a Bookstore Near You This November
- Posted on August 30, 2011 at 7:15am by
Billy Hallowell
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NEW YORK (The Blaze/AP) — Back in June, The Blaze published brief details about GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann’s memoir. Now, with the book slated for release in just a few months, more information is beginning to emerge.
Sentinel, a conservative imprint of Penguin Group (USA), announced Monday that the Republican presidential candidate’s memoir will arrive in November and already has been completed. The book, reports of which first circulated in June, is currently untitled.
Sentinel declined comment on whether Bachmann had assistance on the book. Former Wall Street Journal columnist John Fund said reports that he worked on it were wrong. He said that he had no involvement with the book.
As a member of the House of Representatives, Bachmann is not permitted to receive an advance against royalties.
According to Sentinel, Bachmann will “share previously untold stories” about her private life, “including her roles as a tax attorney, a wife, a mother of five and a foster mother of 23.” Virtually all of the Republicans candidates have published books, a standard for modern presidential campaigns.
“People are the most important ingredient in life,” Bachmann said in a statement issued Monday through Sentinel. “I love people, and I care deeply that our nation’s economy turns around so they can realize their American dream. This book will help to share my enthusiasm for an energized, pro-growth economy, and the life experiences that inform my optimism for the American people and for American greatness.”
Bachmann formally entered the race to seek the GOP nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in 2012 in June. By August, she was celebrating a win in the closely watched Iowa Republican straw poll, a test of strength in the leadoff caucus state. But Texas Gov. Rick Perry‘s decision to join the field has weakened Bachmann’s standing in the polls. She trails Perry and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, with Texas Rep. Ron Paul also in the race.
Doug Sachtleben, a Bachmann spokesman, said the book rollout shouldn’t detract from her campaign.
“Throughout Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Florida, the congresswoman has kept a full schedule of meeting and talking with thousands of people, and she will continue with that full campaign schedule all through the days up to and beyond the release of her memoir,” Sachtleben said.
Bachmann’s climb comes barely five years after her arrival in Washington. The outspoken congresswoman tapped into anger about taxes and government spending that gave rise to the tea party and paired it with a social conservative following she honed in Minnesota.
She also has a history of controversial remarks, most recently when she said that Hurricane Irene and last week’s earthquake near Washington were signs that God was unhappy about government spending. Bachmann later explained that she was joking.
Now 55, Bachmann didn’t get her political start until her mid-40s when she won a state Senate seat the year after losing a local school board race. Her book will likely provide more details for her fans and items to use as criticism by her political foes.
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saranda
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 3:40pmMaybe she will share with us where she received her doctorate from. Probably not since she no longer uses the name Dr. Bachmann after being called out on it.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 2:41pmOk now tell me that, like Palin, she isn’t in this for the money. Show me where the model is not similar. Make some outrageous and controversial statements to get attention that you wouldn’t get otherwise. Run for office with the clear knowledge you won’t get elected. Avoid actually doing anything that makes a difference or taking responsibility, while criticizing everyone and everything else. Get enough of a following so that one or two books will sell well…. Come back and do some paid appearances. Take checks to the bank.
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:08pmSeems to be a requirement for president. Put a book out about yourself. And make sure there’s at least one sentence that states “I smoked pot” and you’re all set!
Report Post »Guitar Master
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 12:11pmzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Anyone that doesn‘t know the difference between Elvis’ birthday and the day that he died cannot and should not be elected president. It sounds a bit contrite but if you are so far out of the mainstream that you wish Elvis a “happy birthday” on the date of his death, you don’t deserve to be elected president.
There is no question that she is releasing her “memoir” to cash in on her presidential bid. A first class political opportunist. Isn‘t this exactly what the Tea Party doesn’t want? You be the judge.
Report Post »Recursion
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 3:29pmWow…so Obama not knowing how many states are in America is ok? Obviously you cant come up with a valid point for any of your posts…
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DarthMims
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 12:08pmPreviously untold stories like how she shares the same spirit as John Wayne Gacy, how Elvis’s birthday is actually in August, and how the Soviets must be stopped now? This is definitely going to be an interesting book to read.
Report Post »The Toad
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 10:24amIf it cost more than $5.00 I’m not buying it! I‘ve seen enough of this woman and I’m certainly not going to sit down and read a book about her!
Report Post »Carol Ingian
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 9:58amI am interested in reading her book. I want to learn more about the candidates before the next election.
Report Post »GETLIFE
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 10:43amDon’t expect it to include anything that might dissuade you from supporting her.
Report Post »I don’t believe in the election book business. Kind of like reading “The Audacity of Hope” to find out more about Barack Obama.
Vechorik
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 2:57pmWonder if Bachmann will talk about her history with Ron Paul?
Especially since she adopted one of his ideas: get rid of the EPA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSrlpjW2iVI
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GETLIFE
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 9:56amAnd there you have it JROOK! She is already publishing memoires. But it is more along the lines of the Obama business model than the Palin business model….
Report Post »JRook
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 4:03pmNot exactly he actually got elected, Palin didn’t have a chance as we saw and Bachmann has less of a chance. Please spare me the bash Obama stuff as though I necessarily support him. We have the best politicians money can buy. Some are bought and supported to bash the other party and say outrageous things with both them and their financiers knowing their are not going to get elected. But as with Palin she will write some books, do some speaking engagements and enter the “make money” without actually doing anything or taking any responsibility club. It’s fine if you support her. But don’t tell me she is intelligent or has any clue what she would do if elected. She latched onto the Tea Party for no other reason than as an opportunist. Clearly, Palin showed her they are a willing market segment for ideological rhetoric.
Report Post »Ex_Masshole
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 9:17am[Cut to video of liberals' heads exploding]
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 8:23amSomehow I’m not thrilled to hear she now has a book for sale; or soon will. I like her but the book thing is a bit rich at this time. Seems inappropriate.
Report Post »NO-GODS-NO-MASTERS
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 8:18amI haven’t read a good comic in a while
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