US Rep. Bachmann says she'll seek old Minn. seat

[Judi Lynn]

Feb 21, 5:00 PM EST
US Rep. Bachmann says she'll seek old Minn. seat
By PATRICK CONDON
Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Former Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann says she'll run for re-election in her old Minnesota congressional district, even though a state judicial panel redrew the map to put her home in a Democratic incumbent's district.

Bachmann would have faced an eventual battle against six-term U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum if she decided to run in the new 4th District, where her home is located.

Instead, Bachmann told The Associated Press she plans to run again in the 6th District, which she currently represents. Members of Congress don't have to live in the district they represent. She says she doesn't know if she'll establish a residence in the new 6th District.

She quit the presidential race last month after finishing last place in Iowa's kickoff caucuses.

More:
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MINNESOTA_REDISTRICTING_BACHMANN?SECTION=HOME&SITE=AP&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

[montanacowboy]

1. Hard to stop sucking on the government teat

isn't it Michele?

Goddamn free loader

How many days was she out of congress on the campaign trail?

These "people" who profess to hate government are the first in line to take taxpayer monies

[NMDemDist2]

2. so she can run and doesn't even have to move??

that's so odd that Reps don't have any residency requirements

[usrname]

6. I think they have to have a home in the state

they're representing. And be an American citizen. Other than that, I'm guessing they're free to reside anywhere within that state. On the other hand, if the district isn't close (as in adjacent to) the district where the candidate resides, you can bet the opposing candidate will run with the "...out of touch with <such-and-such> district voters." and just kill that candidate during election. It's one thing to live a few blocks away. It's another to live in Los Angeles and represent San Francisco (not that I'm claiming Pelosi lives in LA).

[SomeGuyInEagan]

11. The new 6th is adjacent, and likely she will do better.

She's only a few miles outside the new 6th district line. Early speculation is that the new 6th will be a bit more Republican in nature.

[Dont call me Shirley]

3. Wow, who knew

[bathroommonkey76]

4. Does this mean if Bachman loses that we will never hear from her again? nt

[usrname]

9. I'm sure we'll be hearing from her for ever

If she loses, it's Fox News, or some other media outlet. She's not smart or savvy enough to be a lobbyist, I gather.

[southernyankeebelle]

5. Well lets hope the democrat wins.

[LNM]

7. Chicken!

Betty'd kick her ass.

[Fearless]

8. She can take the damn chair just don't let her run for Congress!!

[Bjorn Against]

10. Too bad, seeing Bachmann try to take on McCollum in St. Paul would be great entertainment

[azurnoir]

12. unfortunately she'll most likely win this is from her district - One Town's War on Gay Teens

In Michele Bachmann's home district, evangelicals have created an extreme anti-gay climate. After a rash of suicides, the kids are fighting back.

Every morning, Brittany Geldert stepped off the bus and bolted through the double doors of Fred Moore Middle School, her nerves already on high alert, bracing for the inevitable.

"Dyke."

Pretending not to hear, Brittany would walk briskly to her locker, past the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders who loitered in menacing packs.

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/one-towns-war-on-gay-teens-20120202#ixzz1n4P9Gl6u

I believe Anoka high is also her Alma mater

[CRK7376]

13. How about

sending Jesse "the Bod" Ventura to Congress Minnesota? He was your Governor and would be 10 x better than Michelle....Plus to hear him rant and rave...fun never stops.