Minnesota Nice? Pawlenty & Bachmann Fire Up Debate Stage With Intense Exchange
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It’s open war between the Minnesota twins.
Home-state rivals Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann are already going straight at each other, less than 20 minutes into the debate. Fox’s Chris Wallace touched off the blowup, listing a series of issues Pawlenty has raised about Bachmann — her migraines, her scant record of accomplishment in DC — and asking: “Is she unqualified or is she just beating you in the polls?”
Pawlenty first pushed back on the idea that he‘d questioned Bachmann’s health, saying: “I have not questioned Congresswoman Bachmann’s migraine headaches … The only headache I hear abou ton the campaign trail is the headache” Obama’s given the country.
“She’s done wonderful things in her life, absolutely wonderful things,” Pawlenty said, then dropping the hammer: “It’s an undisputable fact that her record of accomplishment and results is nonexistent.”
Offered the opportunity to respond, Bachmann unloaded on Pawlenty’s record as governor: “When you were governor in Minnesota, you implemented cap and trade in our state and you praised the unconstitutional individual mandate … You said the era of small government is over. That sounds a lot more like Barack Obama if you ask me.”
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Comments (145)
April
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:59pmI thought this was ridiculous. The points were well made and Chris Wallace continued it like a soap opera. It purposely hurt them both and took up time ignoring the others. Annoying of Chris Wallace and Ironic.
Report Post »grandma7
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:39amChris Wallace has taken pot shots at Sarah, also. Does he have a problem with powerful women?
Report Post »Is he trying to get us to eat our own. Give me a break!!
IntransigentMind
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:56amUntil they take on the entitlement mentality, this can’t possibly improve:
Report Post »http://markamerica.com/2011/08/11/so-you-want-to-spread-the-wealth/
mharry860
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:18amPawlenty is a tool.
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:53amI don’t think Pawlenty has a chance.
Report Post »There was a Poll on Foxnews and Pawlenty and Huntsman had virtually no votes in comparison to the others. I think Liberals may have flooded the poll like they did to The Blaze. It wasn’t up for very long, and the results appeared unrealistic.
Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:17amChris Wallace is, unfortunately, a staunch member of the Republican establishment. I didn’t understand this until it became clear that the RE consistently attacks the Tea Party.
Report Post »realindependent
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 4:00amI love how asking a fair question of a GOP candidate is a “gotcha” question. If she says in the bible truthfully that the woman should be submissive to here husband and she is president, doest that warrant the question? Like which magazines do you read is a “gotcha” question? come get real.
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 6:25amChris Wallace is a Progressive…Liberal Democrat like his father!
Did you see how angry he became when Bachmann held her own
and beautifully answered trick questions?
Wallace hates TEA!
….and also powerful non-establishment GOP women.
He has rudely and repeatedly trashed Palin and Bachmann!
Wallace really needs to LEAVE FOX and go home to NBC.
Report Post »Bluegill
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 7:42amYeah Pawlenty was the big sore loser followed by Wallace, he does ask drama inducing questions about things no one cares about and then says I only ask about your record. Keep telling yourself that Chris
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 8:07amWhat it came down to was Bachmann point blank said she would rather losing fighting the good fight than win fighting the bad fight. And Pawlenty why generally a good guy does support cap and trade,manditory health insurance purchase,and big government. Basicly Bachmann’s a conservative and Pawlenty is a soft spoken Rino.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 8:57amMichelle needs to submit to Governor Pawlenty, who is her male superior, and who does indeed have a track record of DOING things instead of simply CHEERLEADING for the correct true-Christian outcome.
After he becomes President, Governor Pawlenty could assign Representative Bachmann to be his Christian Advocacy Czar Adviser (CACA). That way she could be officially critical and punishing to false Christians and blasphemers like the huge Gay Marriage Abortion Lobby (GMAL).
In short; know your place, woman, stand behind a strong manly man.
TEA
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 8:57amChris Wallace is a closet progressive. I cringe every time I see him and listen to what he has to say. The only reason Fox keeps him is because they can say they have a lefty.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 9:01amPawlenty is a loser. All he seems to know what to do is criticize Michelle. He certainly is not scoring many points with conservatives. It’s no wonder he is so far down the pole/poll.
Report Post »melmatmic
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 9:44amPawlenty came off as an a$$. The Dems would eat him alive in congress. I believe Michele‘s migraines are caused by all those foster children she’s had. I have three grown kids and they still give me headaches.
Report Post »Right_on_the_Left_Coast
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:45pmPawlenty was shameless here. By his logic, the soldiers that fight for our country, but die early in the battle, are a useless waist… because it’s all about RESULTS. Who cares if you stand your ground and fight for the good of the country, not backing down when the opposition is fierce. IF YOU LOSE A BATTLE, THEN WHAT GOOD ARE YOU!
C’mon, Pawlenty! You know what’s even more worthless?!? A man that talks big, but then alters his course with every change of the political wind! Yeah you set out to do some things in your state, and succeeded because you were playing the union’s tune. WHAT GOOD IS THAT?!?
Sorry to say it Pawlenty, but Michelle’s got way more balls than you do, pal. Say hello to your new President.
Report Post »DAYWATCHER
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:49pmMichele Bachmann came across very well tonight and Pawlenty appeared desperate at times.
Report Post »DarkFire
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:02ampalin and trump, a real conservative and someone who can actually do a deal the right way!
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:13amPawlenty is desperate. He’s a Progressive.
It‘s a ludicrous notion that’s he connected with the Tea Party. He’s the opposite of the Tea Party.
Report Post »408 CheyTac
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:17amAs a MN resident, and victim of timmy’s “reacharound” politics, I can assure you he is a complete waste of time. What we have here is a progressive-******* masquerading as a conservative.
There is nothing conservative about anything timmy will ever, or has ever done.
Report Post »Phoenixsoulfire
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:36amRon Paul lost my respect when we said he believes Iran should have Nukes (although they want to wipe Israel off the face of the earth. Also civil court trials for terrorist? That is insane
Report Post »mlcblog
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:32amPuhlenty is toast. This kind of negative backfires and turns people off off off. Oh, that’s right. Maybe he was already toasted.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 9:06amBecause Tim Pawlenty is pure white, the DemonRats will NEVER cross over for him, so I am changing my mind. We will need to beat Hillary at minimum, Barack at maximum.
Michele MUST RUN! To Win We Need a CHRISTIAN, a WOMAN and a BLACK and she provides two out of three! ((Well, so does Sarah, if she ever gets off the pot.))
I wish we could give a woman the front seat this time! Just because the sitting president is a partial African (i.e. ‘mulatto”) is no reason to lead our Ticket with a ‘real black’ but very inexperienced politician (who is really just a successful restaurant executive with Government Civilian experience), we actually need to beat a working, experienced black administration that will someday be led by Hillary, so to win we must go Woman 1st-Black 2nd!
Michele/Herman 2012! Sarah/Allen 2020!
TEA
Report Post »Ironbalut
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:41pmI, as a Tea Party member, would not vote in the presidential elections if the Republican presidential candidate is Pawlenty! Enough said.
Report Post »GrannyATL
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:51pmIt seems Pawlenty could only criticize Bachman on not getting things done in Washington. The problem is that Bachman doesn’t have the weight to pass things on her own merit. She’s not the head of either Party, but she sure has been at the forefront of getting Conservative issues on the table. Pawlenty, on the other hand, was a Governor, and has quite a few things he is responsible for.
Bachman has my vote so far! (Colonel West would be the only one I’d prefer to see in the race.) Both are true Conservatives with backbone!
Report Post »Bush Hating Conervatives make me sick
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:32pmPawlenty seemed desperate!
Report Post »winwithpat
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:28pmAs I am retired I listen to too much Fox but all day today people have been saying they want them to ask questions to make them go after each other. They didn’t want the same old debate about Obama. Well they got it…..
Report Post »therapist
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:22pmMNMinnesota Nice.
Report Post »MN=Mean Norwegians.
OlefromMN
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:35pmI am a Swede. I will stand with you against those Norweigans!
Report Post »stumblemouth
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:21amAs a native ‘Sotan, I’ve gotta say that growing up I always thought the “minnesota nice” thing was one of those ironic jokes. I‘ve met people from all over the world who think we’re the most psychotic drivers ever, that most Minnesotans smile to your face and knife you in the back, and other pleasant observations. The most judgmental people I’ve ever met are from here. We have a beautiful state with more cultural amenities than other midwestern states, but I think chill pills should be put in the water supply.
Report Post »Zer0
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:16pmT-Paw got K.O.’d by a girl!!!
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 9:13amAllen West would have ripped her Rebubli-Femme Head off without a second thought!
He is a real man who refuses to back down to mean girls! He is twice the Lady as any DemonRat Congresswoman! His hot as fire Flaming Emails practically rip these femmie’s eyebrows off!
Allen has the supple muscle to slap any woman silly and splay their teeth across the street.
TEA West 2020.
Report Post »James
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:00pmWas this supposed to a presidential debate or the battle of Minnesota?
Report Post »AreYouForReal
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:50pmIt is like watching a bunch of kids having a fight in a playground. If any of these clowns win the primary Obama is assured of a second term.
Report Post »Bill30097
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:33pmBS and baloney
Report Post »localwildlife
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 7:54amAreYouForReal: I don’t know whether you are right about the candidates, but do you really think that BO could do any better? I believe that if the election ran today BO would lose to Wile E Coyote.
Report Post »Man Up America
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:45pmStill waiting on the superstar.i really can’t believe with all the inspirational and talented Americans out there this is our field of candidates. Some one like Rush needs to run and end this bs. Just start throwing politically incorrect bare knuckle constitutional hay makers and watch these guys fall.
Report Post »teamarcheson
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:50pmI do not care what Bachmann has done, I only care who her first nominee for the US Supreme Court will be. The Us Supreme Court, a Conservative Court is the only thing that counts.
My tea is boiling over…
Report Post »Mountain Dew
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:54pmI don‘t think it’s going to happen. The Repubs are still punchy from ‘08 and won’t have together in time. I hope I‘m wrong but it’s getting down to the wire at this point. No one who really thinks they can pull it off wants to lose against Obama and ruin their chances for 2016.
Report Post »jemills44
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:18amI still maintain the ONLY candidate who actually has the balls to do the right things hasn’t even announced yet. The rest of the field is made up of wannabes who apparently lack the moral code to do what is needed. This isn’t rocket science folks. At the risk of being simplistic, our Washington “checkbook” needs to be tended as if it were our own personal finances. You cannot spend more than you take in, and then expect your creditors to raise your spending limit to cover your shortfall. That doesn’t happen in real life. The ONLY politician I am aware of who has suffered the slings and arrows of the idiots in the media is Sarah Palin. And she STILL did the right things for her state, allowing it’s economy to grow and the people to prosper. She took on all comers and defeated them with common sense and the truth . Why do you think the left is so scared of her? That should tell you all you need to know. If you can’t see the desperate situation we are in, due almost exclusively to political correctness and liberal policies, I submit that you are a) on some form of government assisstance and want it to keep on coming, or b) do not reside here in the real world with the rest of us for whatever reason. In closing, allow me to repeat some words of wisdom I recently came across: “If you voted for Obama in ‘08 to prove you’re not a racist, vote for ANYONE else in 2012 to prove you’re not an idiot”.
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:31amPalin DID do the best thing for Alaska. You’re right about that. She quit.
Report Post »scguitar
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:02amYou guys should really look at Herman Cain more. He is the only one of these people who has a clear and concise detailed plan on what to do. No, He’s not a Fed insider as some may put it. He worked on the more conservative branch of the Fed, the part of the fed that is trying to fight what bernanke is doing now. Seriously, look into him more.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:50amSARAH IS COMING!!! THEY ALL pale by comparison to her! I agree on Pawlenty. He 1. doesn’t get it 2. doesn‘t know he doesn’t get it. NIGHT ALL!
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 8:25amRom Paul got things all wrong except foreign policy-telling it like it is about our meddling with them first. the logic of iran’s being able to defend themselves agsinst belligerent israelis and the immorality of the afghan and iraq war. He exposes our hypocrisy about americas’ standing for individual human rights except when it comes to “terrorists” .Wow! It takes alot of courage to publicaly go against the jingoistic war mongering -trampleing of all values when it comes to muslims-grain! Kudos Ron Paul.The fact he got to say what he said before the whole country is itself a victory for truth over propaganda.
Report Post »W@nd@
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:44pmi liked Santorum Bachman Newt and Cain
Report Post »Jack2011
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 7:15amSantorum was ignored by the people asking the questions and got lost in all the bickering between the other candidates and the GOTCHA questions lobbed at others.
After the debate when Hannity interviewed him, Santorum REALLY STOOD OUT as one of the best candidates on that stage. Impressive. I am pro-choice but social issues take a back seat to getting the economic mess cleaned up and Santorum came across trustworthy and gave CONCRETE answers to questions.
If Pawlenty is willing to mow someone‘s yard if they could come up with Obama’s “plan”, he should have made the same wager against someone coming up with Romney’s plan.
When asked about the Afghanistan and the draw-down, Romney yapped but gave NO specifics and he did that all night long. I watched the debates TWICE.
Report Post »Argenot
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:43pmChris Wallace continues to demonstrate his dislike for Michelle Bachman. His is a Republican establishment type at best, but I’m afraid it goes much deeper and farther to the LEFT than that. Just watch how he reiterates Pawlenty’s points against her and is irritated when she defends herself. Maybe he could he should consider taking his talents to MSNBC. What do you think?
Report Post »GrannyATL
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:54pmWallace has always been a Beltway croonie — he is not about to give Bachman any leeway.
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 6:34amAgree! Off to NBC Wallace should fly…
Report Post »The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…
Father and Son, BOTH Liberal Progressive Democrats.
poverty.sucks
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:40pm40-50 million abortions contributes to less labor in our country. Wealth is the product of labor. It’s mo wonder we have short falls in Social Security because of the short fall of labor.
Report Post »Not a sheepeople
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:39pmBachman seems to possibly intimidate Pawlenty. He should get over whatever his problem is with her and beat her on his merits. I would vote for Bachman if i had to choose between them now. Bachman Paul and Santoram seem to appeal to me more than the others. Keep those three and bring in a few more options soon.
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:38pmBy the way. There is no “MN Nice”. It is a feel good term invented by some liberal.
Report Post »paul49655
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:36pmMichelle Bachman hasn’t had enough accomplishments in congress? What is this? Her accomplishments may not have been successes… but she stands by what she believes in… supports what is best for the country and the citizens. It takes more than one vote to pass legislation and most of the other politicians… yes democrat and republican alike… are just corrupt. So I applaude Bachman and furthermore… if she is to be compared to Obama’s accomplishments… she is not socialistic like Obama so there is no comparison.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 8:58amBarry was PRESENT in congress more often than not. His accomplishments were bupkus.
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:34pmMichele took him to the cleaners in my opinion. I lived under Pawlenty’s reign and can see everything she said. Pawlenty is exactly what she said. For Pawlenty to blame Bachmann for bills passing that she voted AGAINST is a fools play.
Pawlenty is grasping at straws that are 10′ over his head.
Report Post »lonewolf57
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:32pmOf course Bachman will whip Tims hiney.She’s raised plenty of kids.She knows a baby when she see’s one.
Report Post »mlcblog
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:42amI love your message here. Very astute!!
Report Post »Mountain Dew
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:26pmPawlenty is fake and Bachman is uninspiring.
Report Post »hereandnow
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:35pmand you chose the call sign “MOUNTAIN DEW”……… :( Duh!
Report Post »Mountain Dew
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:40pm@HEREANDNOW I guess that was an insult? Mountain Dew is good stuff. Lots of caffiene and tastes wonderful.
Report Post »hereandnow
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:58pm@ MOUNTAIN DEW… Mountain Dew is fake (added preservatives, etc) and uninspiring (way too sweet)… IMHO of course… As for Tim Pawlenty, he’s proven himself in Minnesota by being re-elected in a overwhelming Democrate state ( check the Presidential election of 1984 ). Michelle Bachmann speaks out against Obama and the left with commitment, praising our Constitution. and she also takes time to speak to the average person with respect in concern for our economic future ( she’s not a target of the left for nothing ).
Report Post »ritamweep
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:25pmBoy Howdy!!! What a Debate!!!!
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:23pmHerman Cain is correct about Strategic Energy Independence will put the squeeze on Iran.
Report Post »Woody WoodBecker
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:23pmBaChmann‘s thin record of real conservatism beats Pawlenty’s thick record of being wrong and weak vs progressives.
Report Post »claymoremacm
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:22pmThanks to Wallace this is the worsed debate I have ever seen, FOX sure blew it and Wallace singlehandly took Fox down a few rungs in credibility,I love Fox but I am ashamed at the moment
Report Post »Woody WoodBecker
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:26pmWhere’s Bret?
Report Post »lonewolf57
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:30pmAre we watching the same debate?I think FOX is doing a pretty damn good job.
Report Post »GrannyATL
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:57pmAgree, Bret would have been ten times better than Wallace! He is a Beltway commentator.
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 6:39amCompletely agree. Wallace should be excluded from future FOX debates!
Report Post »claymoremacm
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:17pmWallace is a liberal starting fights for Obama’s gain
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 6:40amYup! Someone else said Wallace acts like a George Soros plant, and I agree!
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:12pmThey should have a water balloon fight; make it fun–get the ratings up; make a splash. What a soap opera.
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