Bachmann Wishes Elvis a Very Happy Birthday…On the Anniversary of His Death
- Posted on August 16, 2011 at 4:40pm by
Billy Hallowell
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Michele Bachmann may know a thing or two about politics, but when it comes to celebrity trivia, she’s made some errors worth noting. Back in June, she famously flubbed actor John Wayne’s birthplace. She said:
“I want them to know just like John Wayne is from Waterloo Iowa, that’s the spirit I have too,” Bachmann said. “It’s embracing America. It’s sacrificing for America.”
As we noted back then, that was a mistake:
The actor John Wayne is not from Waterloo. Rather, he was born 150 miles, and nearly three hours, away in Winterset. There was, however, a notorious John Wayne who had some history in Waterloo (although born in Chicago): serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
Now, in what could end up being an even more embarrassing mistake, Bachmann took some time at a campaign stop to wish music legend Elvis Presley a Happy Birthday. The problem? Today — August 16 — is actually the 34th anniversary of his tragic death, not his birth (he was born in January). At a stop in South Carolina, she said:
“Before we get started, let‘s all say ’Happy Birthday’ to Elvis Presley today.
We played you a little bit of Promise Land when we pulled up. You can’t do better than Elvis Presley and we thought we would celebrate his birthday as we get started celebrating taking our country back to work.”
Of course, the cringe-worthy moment was caught on video. Her enthusiasm, which is always a pleasant element when watching the ultra-passionate Bachmann speak, makes her birthday proclamations even more awkward. Watch her “commemorate” the King, below:
Perhaps celebrity trivia should be avoided for the remainder of the campaign season.



















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teddrunk
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:13pmBachmann = Biden = Gaffe Machine
Report Post »blue_sky
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:20pmTrue, but others are not far behind. Ron Paul too would not cost a thing (beside his venerable voting record and tireless educational effort) if not for
1) His understanding of economy and monetary policy is proven to be correct – Austrian school of economics is not taught in our universities (except few) since New Deal.
2) Ron Paul is the only politician who does not want to “run” the economy, the world or our lives. The rest do and compete who is more “able”, “strong”, “experienced” or “honest.”
Report Post »escape_from_socialism
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:22pmNothing compare to 57 states.
Report Post »Bonesaw
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:28pmGaffe machine?
Report Post »Meh.
Show me 1 person who hasn’t said something stupid?
What she said was less stupid than saying there are 58 states.
IntransigentMind
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:29pmYep, Bachmann is a Gaffe-o-matic. Just because she‘s a conservative lady doesn’t make her a substitute for Sarah Palin:
Report Post »http://markamerica.com/2011/07/02/a-tale-of-two-ladies-the-fallacy-of-interchangeability/
DarkFire
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:44pmI have been saying it for weeks that she will end up doing somthing stupid and turning us off on her. Well this is 1 of a long line that is yet to come. There are to many canidates about to come out and announce that they are running for her to stay in the lead. She goofed up being the front runner so early she should of stayed in the back of the pack and layed low.
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:47pmYeah a silly gaffe, but why even bring Elvis up? He’s dead. He’s not celebrating any more birthdays even if it was his day of birth.
Report Post »QC Ghost
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:50pmAs Herman Cain said, “America needs to learn how to take a joke!” http://www.ghostcartoons.mynetworksolutions.com
Report Post »Pontiac
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:53pmEverything I imagined her to be speech wise is holding true. The media isn’t going to give her a pass like Biden & Obama. She can’t beat Obama, why is she a front runner?
Report Post »Pappypatriot
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:57pmWell this is very disappointing as she was my top choice up until this but to mess up this bad shows that I was wrong thinking she was electable. Michele you are better off staying in the congress as Obama and the far left media will eat you for breakfast if you were to get the nomination. I say this with a heavy heart but she is just to gaffe prone to be presidential material.
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 6:00pmwhoops, why bring up elvis ? Stop digging !
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 6:01pmALL I WANT to know is can she make a mean meatloaf ?
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 6:05pmHey Michele, I’m just kidding ! Keep fighting the good fight !
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 6:06pmYouda thunk she was speaking of those Corpsemen.
Report Post »Pontiac
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 6:09pmBTW how about sticking to the issues that way non-issues don’t become issues. I don’t know why candidates try to relate to the public on non-consequential foot notes. Either you know exactly what you’re talking about or you keep your mouth shut. If you got a huge disconnect between your mouth and your brain your foot will connect to your mouth instead…
Report Post »nothingbuthetruth
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 6:11pmplease!!!! who give a flying crap if she knows a dead celebrityies birthday. tha face she doesnt says leader to me!!!!!!!
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 6:21pmUntil she says “corpse Men”, she’s still better than BO.
Report Post »Blackop
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 6:50pmShe’s just so smart and capable.
Report Post »Phoenixsoulfire
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 7:04pmIt is Elvis’s birthday when he slipped the bonds of this world and was reborn in heaven. If he went to heaven that is.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 7:07pmRepubs have to be PERFFECCTTT,, DEMOCRATS can say untrue, stupid, or insulting statements and all are OK,, even applauded.
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 7:27pmShe needs some better people around her keeping her ON topic ! stay on topic Michele !
Report Post »You will make a good VP…………………………………………………… UNLESS YOU WIN THIS THING THEN YOU GOT MY VOTE , FOR BETTER OR WORSE ! CAN’T BE WORSE ! ! !
db321
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 7:39pmARE YOU KIDDING ME – When I saw this Video I thought I was watching a Amway Rally – AMERICA IS UNDER SIEGE – Obama is on a Dream Car Spending Free, Congress is on Vacation, Bernanke is printing Money like crazy. I’m sorry Bachmann, I want Candidate that loves this Country and is concerned for it’s future. Would you walk into a Board Room and start waving your Pom Poms around – I would hope not – Engage Brain before opening mouth.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 8:20pmProgressive Left=Liberals (Open Border society)
Progressive Right=Neocons (New Conservatives)
Agenda 21 is progressive and used by both the above. Liberals use it for a world global open boarder society. Neocons use it to “nation build”. Both are for a global world government. Wake up!
Mitt Romney – Universal Healthcare, flipped flopped about abortion, flip flops on everything….Progressive Right
Rick Perry – Buildaberg/Agenda 21, Mandated vaccines for HPV, illegals instate tuition, NAFTA superhighway, sheep in wolves clothing….Progressive
Michelle Bachmann – Patriot act (more Government), marriage amendment (more Government), requested 16 times for stimulus money (more Government) then spoke against the stimulus and Government jobs.
Ron Paul – Voted small Government for years, even when unpopular. Believes marriage is the churches job not Governments. Would end NeoCon wars and keep allies around the World. Would remove big entitled Government out of the way of the free market. Would remove socialistic programs sucking the lifeblood and ruining our children. Is not establishment, is not Globalist.
Rick Santorum – Flip flopped on intelligent design being taught in school. Flipped flopped on Medicare prescription plan. Flipped flopped on Social Security. Believes in using military and finical aid to spread democracy. “Nation Building”.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 8:24pm“The cause of death is birth”; as quoted from Mr. J Krishnamurti. However, Michele B never does her own research. She just listens to whatever is told to her, goes live on-stage and repeats it. She‘s breaking Glenn’s #1 rule. Do your own research! What an ID_10_T. She doesn’t have my vote unless the only other choice BHO.
Report Post »darkknight91
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 8:30pmObama and Biden are the real gaffe and lie machines. Of course, all is ignored whenever they open their mouths. Not a big fan of Bachmann but this isn’t a deal breaker either. I’ll vote for Elmer Fudd at this point.
Report Post »Justus39
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 8:44pmLets us speak about real gaffes: Obama raising the dead!
Obama and deceased soldier:
“Throughout my service, first as a senator and then as a presidential candidate and then as a President, I’ve always run into you guys. And for some reason it’s always in some rough spots.
First time I saw 10th Mountain Division, you guys were in southern Iraq. When I went back to visit Afghanistan, you guys were the first ones there. I had the great honor of seeing some of you because a comrade of yours, Jared Monti, was the first person who I was able to award the Medal of Honor to who actually came back and wasn’t receiving it posthumously.”
The problem is, Jared Monti was killed in action in Afghanistan, on June 21, 2006. He was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously, September 17, 2009. President Obama handed the framed medal to his parents, Paul and Janet Monti. He and the First Lady comforted them in the Oval Office following the ceremony.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 9:08pmThis is by far the Most Irreverent story the Blaze has ever posted .
Gollum and Elvis ?
Report Post »Inmyopinion
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 10:08pmMichele needs to fire her researcher. Whomever is doing this job is really the failure.
Report Post »BlazingPatriot
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 11:03pmA blond moment?
I kind of figured that she’s been dying her hair!
Report Post »missionarydad
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 11:54pmI hope in the least that staffer got a swift kick in the backside. I have always admired Michele Backmann. I have always considered her a patriot and one of us. This does not look good however, and I hope it all blows over and is a wake up call to her campaign to get it right. Even though I am a strong Mitt Romney backer I do want her to have a very strong showing as she is one of the ones in Congress I truly like and respect. Come on Michele, tighten up!
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 1:24amThe blaze jumped on the bilderberg backed perry Mobil did they not?
This site is so bot and paid for. You suck Glenn Beck! Im going back to Mises.org.
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 7:15amI’ve done the same thing once before. I always remember they play Elvis’ movies on August 16. It’s an easy mistake to make. You’re right, it’s nothing compared to 57 states and one to go. By the way, did anyone see the Stossel video asking people how many states, senators, etc… Incredible results! It‘s shocking to know so many Americans don’t even know the basics about America and you know they are simply voting based on what their little cliques tell them. They were questions I was able to answer in grade school. Our schools have become so very pitiful.
Report Post »NewAmericanist
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 9:50amBachman will be a lot of fun to watch as Perry or Romney’s Vice President.
Report Post »KOCHLEFFEL
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 10:13amFirst, she prays the gay away,now she wishes a dead man happy birthday?
Report Post »Oh yes, we need her in the White House, like a hole in the head.
Pujols
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 11:17amIf your a Christian the day you die is your Birthday. You have two. The day you are born on Earth and the day you go to Heaven. I know She thought it was his Earth birthday, but is this worse than 57 States? She is like Joe Bite-Me? I don’t think so.
I THINK ‘DRUNKTED’ IS A SEXIST & NEVER WOULD LIKE MICHELE BACHMANN…
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:12pmHow funny. Sometimes though I wish politicians would do their own research rather than having some aide throw in a second hand, last minute remark to them that turns out wrong. At least she didn’t say “corpse man”.
Report Post »ShyLow
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:37pmIs she running for president or auditioning to be in th next “Zoolander”?You get what you vote for people…I’m far from perfect,but I think this has to be a sign from God.
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:54pmNo kidding! This is the kind of mistake that Obama makes all the time and it could be avoided by doing a little research. Remember the toast to the Queen? Ahaaarg! And Hillary’s staff in the state dept. is no better.
This reflects poorly on the Bachman campaign.
Report Post »Locked
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 6:03pmGotta admit though, the pictures for this article are 110% perfect.
Report Post »Pappypatriot
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 6:58pmYes it was initially funny, but the political fallout for her will be devastating.This reflects very negatively on her entire campaign as a simple Google search by her staffers could have prevented this very avoidable embarrassment. She was already being labeled as not a serious candidate, and stupid by the far left and now this is the straw that broke the camels back. So yes it is was very funny at first but the political fallout I am afraid is beyond repair, and this is sad.I am almost certain that this one will be to her as the misspelling of potato was to Dan Quayle.
Report Post »riverdog1
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 7:31pmsorrry but comparing bachmann screwups to a few obama mispeaks (do you really think he believes there are 7 states, come on) is hilarious. of course the master of screwups is GW (i mean his speech not the economy) nobody can compare. he is probably misspronouncing the word cat right now.
Report Post »1unwashed
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 9:15amYou can’t always trust everyone. She needs to learn that.
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:10pmStill remember; AbO. lol
Focus people; focus. :)
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:06pmYeah; this one doesn’t look good for Bachmann. Guess we are going to get a Bilderberg (Perry) for our candidate now. lol
:)
Report Post »iamHeidi
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:19pmPerry I thought might have been okay, but he says it‘s cool for illegal aliens to get ’instate tuition’ and that burns me up. Plus, the Bildeburg thing.
Report Post »escape_from_socialism
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:25pmPerry RINO, thanks but no thanks
Ron Paul, folks.
Report Post »Amazingoly
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:04pmOK libs, she made a small error – let it go.
Report Post »Red Meat
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:06pmSlow news day Blaze?
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 9:54pmas TEA party gal I hate the same way they do this to democrats. So they screw up the minute nothings in speeches what about their voting record and actions? that is what I am concerned with either party.
Report Post »nowhereman
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 1:09pmThis isn’t the only one. There’s over a dozen more in the past. Her staff doesn’t serve her very well, feeding her wrong info. Of course she chose them. Doesn’t say alot for her organization.
Report Post »PingPongPing
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:03pmwait. wait, wait…. Elvis Presley is STILL ALIVE????
Report Post »The Eradicator
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:06pm*Points to Michelle*
Wait a minute…do you know something we don’t?…
Report Post »lovebunny
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:21pmI think I just seen Elvis at the grocery store!!!
Report Post »Libertarian B 4 Libertarians Were Cool
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:03pmQuick getting stuck in the BS gutter and try to stay relevant “The Blaze.”
Report Post »Libertarian B 4 Libertarians Were Cool
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:40pmQuit…. That is.
Report Post »Lesbian Packing Hollow Points
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:02pmWishing Elvis “Happy Birthday” from the hometown of John Wayne, Lexington and Concord, New Hampshire.
Report Post »AmericanLass
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:02pmI never did get why we wish someone a Happy Birthday, long after they are gone. They don’t have any more Birthdays !!! The day of his death marked the end of his Birthdays, so in a sense she was right.
Report Post »sweetgold
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:05pmI agree, why celebrate a deceased persons birthday???? I just hate to see Michelle make what many people think is a gaff.
Report Post »GIDEON612
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 9:48pmThat is a just to violate God‘s law in His first of the ten commandment when He said you shall not have any god’s before me.
Report Post »Brizz
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 10:04amStill makes her look stupid.
Report Post »THX-1138
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:01pmWell, that was a short campaign…
Report Post »zoro51
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:01pmmarlo thomas who played THAT GIRL never came across as THAT STUPID as michell has.. sorry NO fish will win the presidentcy DONT waste the vote period. shes got alot of growing up to prove shes worthy of ANYTHING.. so far shes earned the DAFTNESS award… elvis HAS left the building 14 years ago…. NEXT!
Report Post »orkydorky
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:09pmYou talk about her being stupid and you can’t even spell her name, go back to your hole!
Report Post »DrFrost
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:16pm14 years ago?
Report Post »Sy Kosys
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:26pmYeah those 14 years have me scratchin’ too….
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:26pm14 years…riiiiight.
Report Post »Bonesaw
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:32pmUmmmm she has a lot of growing up to do? She’s had more time serving in congress than P.Bo did before we elected him… and I recall the mantra was “It‘s his inexperience that makes him so awesome cuz he’s not sucked into the machine yet maaaan.”
And WTF with your “14 years ago”????
Report Post »capecodsully
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:01pmOh man.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:01pmMICHELLE: Turn in your badge, get back to work in the Congress and quit taking money that needs to go to REAL CANDIDATES WHO CAN, indeed, defeat the Socialist/Marxist who is ruining our country.
YOU are not, repeat, NOT ready for prime time.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:00pmHmmmmmmmmmmm
Report Post »TraceyM
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 4:59pmHas she visited the 57 states yet?
Report Post »rockstone
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:20pmNo… but she is learning to speak Austrian.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 4:58pmI don’t care whether she knows anything about dumb a$$ed celebrities. If She wins the nomination for POTUS….I WILL VOTE FOR HER!!!
Report Post »orkydorky
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:12pmExpect a vote for her from me!
Report Post »Pappypatriot
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 7:23pmI don’t care either and in an ideal world it would not matter, but unfortunately the majority of Americans are very petty and her enemies will be sure to rub her nose in this gaffe ten thousand times over with their more than willing media. Remember Dan Quayle and the misspelling of potato.
Report Post »nellyp
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 4:57pmWho cares!
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:03pmExactly…Perry has already overtaken Romney and Bachmann in Rasmussen (as expected). I care about the job she does in congress not whether she remembers John Wayne‘s birth place or Elvis’ birthday. She should either be better informed, or ask someone before she speaks.
Report Post »Similarly…let’s remember that contrary to what Mr Obama has to say..there is no “Austrian language”. And “corpsman” has a silent “‘p“ and ”s“and is not pronounced ”corpseman”.
DallyWama
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 4:56pmBachman flub: Elvis is still alive.
Kalamazoo FTW
Report Post »SREGN
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 4:54pmAccording to some, he didn’t really die anyway.
Report Post »BenInNY
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 4:50pmHell, I spent a few minutes trying to figure out how old I was about half an hour ago. She gets a pass on this one from me.
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:00pmlol, agreed. Pass.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 4:47pmYea, OK Michele…Come on Paul Ryan, RUN!. Your country needs you.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 4:46pmHow embarrassing! She’s as bad as Biden…
Report Post »encinom
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:00pmBachmann is making Palin seem like a Rhodes Scholar. Really, between Bachmann and the rest of the GOP field, do the Tea Baggers have anybody in their ranks with an IQ larger than their shoe size?
AvengerK
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:06pmYeah ENCINOM….I mean what next from Bachmann? Mentioning the non-existent “Austrian Language” or saying “corpseman” instead of corpsman with it’s silent “p” and “s”? Sheesh what idiot would say those things?
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:08pmCorrection: “How embarrassing! She’s as bad as ENCINOMORON…”
Report Post »Sy Kosys
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:18pmDOH!!
As for you, Menses-inom, us tea-baggers represent ALL 57 states! Yeah! Take that! And go ahead and stand up for Chuck while you’re at it LMAO drone…
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:20pmEncinom/Monicne, etc.: You make them both look like Rhodes Scholars.
Report Post »Enciloon
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:37pmWith my last post I forgot again wheter I wanted to b’s the enci who uses gay slurs or the one who ridicules others for being bigots. I can’t keep it straight anymore
Report Post »Sy Kosys
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 5:40pmHow’s that glass stomach workin out for you enci?
Report Post »RedPillPatriot
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 6:18pmEncinom- I can’t wait until the rioting starts in California and you and cowering in your green liberal hovel, waiting for the police to save you. Waiting for FEMA to help you, and waiting for your savior to save you. Too bad you bet on the wrong horse. Good luck twit.
Report Post »bkfirvine
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 5:59amDon’t worry, ENCINOM. If Michele Bachmann becomes president, she won’t promote the killing of homosexuals – so you’re safe.
TEA!
Report Post »mrnoparty
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 4:46pmAnother one of the Moments of Non-Clarity that make me think there are better choices for President than her other except for Obama.
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 4:45pmwhoops…everyone pulls one of those gaffs once in awhile..Jan 8th is Elvis’s b-day, my youngest daughter was born on same day. She tells everyone her and Elvis share a birthday.
Report Post »jim
Posted on August 16, 2011 at 4:45pmStill my fav, but she doesn’t have to push it with Elvis fans… now, if she had sung “Happy Birthday Mr. President” to Obama… that woulda’ been the ultimate.
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