Bachmann Moves to Expand Tea Party Influence in Washington
- Posted on November 3, 2010 at 3:42pm by
Meredith Jessup
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Perhaps the tea party’s most staunch ally on Capitol Hill, Rep. Michelle Bachmann, R-Minn., is celebrating her own re-election and reportedly putting her name in the running for a position in the new Republican majority’s House leadership. Big Government reports:
If the GOP is to capitalize on its success, it needs to incorporate the energy and commitment to principle displayed by the grass roots activists. It needs to realize that the game has really changed and the politics of the past two decades are over. Big Government has now learned that Rep. Michele Bachmann, one of the first GOP office-holders to recognize the importance of the tea party uprising, will enter the race for GOP Conference Chair.
The number 4 position in House Leadership, the Conference Chair is well-positioned to inject grass-roots energy into the majority caucus. It is energy the DC GOP establishment desperately needs. Without it, last night’s historic win will be only a blip on the political landscape.
Rep. Bachmann is, in many ways, one of the leaders of the ‘tea party’ in Congress. Incoming GOP members would be well-served to have one of their own in leadership. God speed, Rep. Bachmann.
The spot Bachmann is vying for is simultaneously being vacated by Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., — a potential 2012 presidential or gubernatorial candidate — who announced that he will not be seeking another term as chairman of the House GOP conference. “Now that we have restored a Republican majority to the House of Representatives and I have fulfilled my commitment to the Republican Conference, my family and I have begun to look to the future,” Pence wrote to his party colleagues Wednesday.
Our country is in trouble. A nation conceived in liberty has come of age in bondage to big government. We’ve lost respect in the world. We are going broke, the American dream is dying for millions and our social and cultural fabric is unraveling. Our people are looking for leaders who will confront these challenges with solutions grounded in timeless American values.
My challenge to you as a colleague and a fellow American is this: Be bold and courageous. Do not allow political winds to sway you from doing the hard thing and standing up for the basic principles upon which our nation was founded. We have been given an awesome responsibility and a second chance. If we prove to be true to our word and act with courage, the American people will stand with us.
There will likely be other candidates tossing their hats into the ring against Bachmann for the conference chair position, but John Boehner’s new House majority team will surely have to find some way to incorporate the groundswell of tea party support which helped propel the GOP back into power. Bachmann will be a tough opponent for anyone given her stature as the most visible supporter of the tea party movement on Capitol Hill and a broad base of support across the country — from grassroots Americans to big Republican powerhouses like Sarah Palin.
Is there a better choice?
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Comments (76)
iwalkalone
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:55pmLets hope McCain can reach across the aisle to the real patriots. He can still be proud he supports someone elses beliefs. He will feel right at home.
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Report Post »SND97
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:37pmShe has my vote
Report Post »Slevdog1
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:28pmTruly one of few solid good politicians, go Michelle!
Report Post »TattooQ
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:26pmIf she can head up a caucus of Constitutional Conservatives/Conservative Libertarians and help return the constitution to its rightful place in our laws, I won’t begrudge her for not running for Speaker, etc… Just as Paul Ryan should work to his strength in Finance or Budget , So should Michele Bachmann work to hers.
Report Post »krjones
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:24pmMichelle for Speaker!
Report Post »drbage
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:20pmMama Grizzly, take that post and take those newly elected under your wing and keep them well away from Mcain, Grahmnasty, and the progressive RINO crew! Remind them why they were elected and like yourself, do NOT let Washington corrupt their souls.
Report Post »roseinbloom
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:20pmHeard Chuck Todd comment this morning about there not being much diversity in the GOP leadership (heaven’s to Betsy). my first thought was of all the GOP women who were beaten last night by the male dem counterparts (are the voters sexist or just stupid and hypnotized or lizard-brained, Toad?) and Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachmann, et al. then i realized i was giving too much credit to Todd. my bad…
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:19pmShe should challenge Boehner for the speakership! He’s too woosiie, and we need to be the party of HE!! NO, not just the party of “no”. Another echo of ‘YOU GO GIRL!”
Report Post »originalTP
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:13pmShe would be a wonderful speaker – why is she setting her “sights” so low?
Report Post »Sweet Sister
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:08pmMichelle Bachmann is a strong conservative. She has worked hard for the American people and deserves this chair. God Bless you Michelle!
Report Post »drbage
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:24pmTo build a strong house, you need a strong foundation. Let the freshmen and freshwomen join with Michelle to erect a strong structure to build a secure future both for the conservatives and the future of our great nation.
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 5:32pmSWEET SISTER…GOD ALREADY BLESSED EACH ONE OF US…EYES TO SEE…EARS TO HEAR….MICHELE IS BLESSED AND USES HER BLESSINGS FOR WE THE PEOPLE…GOD BLESSED MICHELE…WILL WE?
Report Post »mikenleeds
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:07pmyou go girl .. god bless the tea party
Report Post »troyvar
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:05pmCan’t wait to see the MSLSD pundits heads explode again!!! lol.
Report Post »Peabody
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:03pmGO TO JAIL DO NOT COLLECT YOUR PAY
GOP likely to urge Obama officials not to shred documents
No one is accusing the Obama administration of destroying documents, but Republicans are expected to try to ensure that all records — on a range of issues — are kept intact.
Darrell West, a political scientist and director of governance studies at the Brookings Institution, said Republicans likely will formally ask the administration not to shred or delete any relevant documents that could be requested in a congressional probe.
link
http://tinyurl.com/2b7sxra
DimmuBorgir
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:02pmhave you ever looked at what the other side says about Rep. Bachmann?
most of the comments think she’s crazy, the other ones seem to think that everyone hates Michelle.
The left has no idea what they are talking about, Michelle Bachmann has been one of my favorite representatives for years. She’s amazing and a hardline conservative.
Liberals only know what stewart and maddow tell them to know
Report Post »troyvar
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:17pmMy Dad lives in her district. He loves her tell-it-like-it-is attitude. I like her too, saw her speak at a fund raiser in Duluth, MN. By the way, we were able to defeat the 18 term incumbent, Jim Oberstar, in Minnesota’s 8th District. We may have lost the Governor‘s office to the Dem’s, but we took back both the state Senate and the House. The “Iron Range” is still pretty blue, but we’re working on it.
Report Post »HouseNegro
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:02pmI hope they know how much this means to the country. Expand all you want. But make sure you don’t expand into our lives and the future of our children.
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:02pmI hope this succeeds. I mean if the socialists, communists, Marxists and Islamic’ all have increased influence in D.C. shouldn’t Americans? I mean, it is OUR government, right?
Report Post »truthncharity
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:01pmI love this lady…Go Bachmann..Go….show‘em how it’s done!
PSYCHOSIS: Absolutely! I’ve already written mine ;o)
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:01pmLOVE her reference to “POLITICAL WINDS” as obama wrote in his book that he would stand AGAINST AMERICA with them.
Report Post »Breaker 19
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:00pmDouble down Sister! Do not give up, we are awake and ready for battle!
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 5:18pmDOUBLE DOWN SISTER….READY FOR BATTLE !
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 3:59pmGood luck! I hope this succeeds. I mean, after all, if the communists, socialists, Marxists, islamists all have influence in D.C. why shouldn’t real Americans? I mean, it is OUR government, right? I say it’s about time.
Report Post »blackdog911
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 2:55pmAmen Brother
Report Post »cubber
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 3:58pmWhy not run against Boehner??
Report Post »Waiting4George
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 5:12pmConference Chair and Speaker are two different positions.
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 8:52amLet Boehner stir it up for about a year then step down as speaker so that the Bamster does not get to run against anything in 2012. Then we all be staring at Reid and Obama sitting alone on the stage.
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 3:56pmeveryone should demand their reps take the constitution class she is offering
Report Post »komponist-ZAH
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 5:39pmAgreed. I will write my newly-elected rep., as should we all.
Report Post »OldSoldier
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 3:56pmI’ll bet Ed Shulyzx is abusing a cat or dog right about now! LOL
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:00pm. that or he has a crapload pile of bricks under his desk.
Report Post »Breaker 19
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:07pmYup – also getting refills on all his meds
Report Post »OldSoldier
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:14pmThis evenings entertainment will be on CNN, HLN and MSNBC! I’m bringing the popcorn and beer!
Report Post »cubber
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 3:56pmYou go girl!
Report Post »cubber
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 3:59pmRun against boehner ! ! ! ! !
Report Post »Breaker 19
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:05pmAgreed!
Report Post »JBaer
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:05pmAmen Cubber!! Go girl go!
Report Post »DimmuBorgir
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:44pmthis is a little off topic, but:
Kristi Noem is pretty damn hot.
sorry ladies, I am a guy
Report Post »Major Infidel
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 5:08pmFollowing Dim, I have to say that the majority of conservative women currently in the spot light are pretty hawt. To include Ann and Laura as well.
Ann gives me goose bumps. Oh wait thats not a goose bump. :( bummer.
Report Post »Alvin691
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 5:15pm@DimmuBorgir Second!
Report Post »Carol_in_Florida
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 7:28pmDitto!! She’s so good for the party and conservatives who are not necessarily GOP. Hope she’s a big contender in 2012!
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 4:14pmWHEN VISABLE SATANIC EMPLOYEES SAY “ANYBODY BUT PALEN”…figure it out …that is who lucifer fears the most…PALEN/ BAUCHMAN/BREWER…because we the people tell rove and krauthammer “GO TO HELL
Report Post »dominke
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 7:11pmyou deserve top post
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