Michele Bachmann

American politician · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1956 · age 70

Michele Marie Bachmann is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 6th congressional district from 2007 until 2015. A member of the Republican Party, she was a candidate for president of the United States in the 2012 election, but dropped out after the Iowa caucuses.

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2013“Rather than seeing this as a negative, Jan, we need to rejoice, Maranatha - Come Lord Jesus, His day is at hand.”In their words5 October 2013Understanding the Times (5 October 2013), quoted in Brian Tashman, "Bachmann: Obama Is Supporting Al Qaeda, Proving That We Are In The EndRead the whole statement

2012“I'm not pining for nostalgia back in the '50s and '60s, that isn't it. But that sensibility about how we were grounded here is so important.”In their wordsNBC News interview, quoted in citationRead the whole statement

2011“The "Great Society" has not worked and it's put us into the modern welfare state. If you look at China, they don't have food stamps.”In their words12 November 2011CBS Republican Debate, 2011-11-12, quoted in citationRead the whole statement

“I don't know how much God has to do to get the attention of the politicians. We've had an earthquake; we've had a hurricane. He said, "Are you going to start listening to me here?”In their words29 August 2011political rally, 2011-08-29, quoted in citationRead the whole statement

“When I go on vacation and I lay on the beach, I bring von Mises.”In their words11 June 2011Wall Street Journal interviewRead the whole statement

2010“We are unwilling to let this cabal of radicals pull the rug of freedom out from under us in our lifetime. Now we have this glorious opportunity called November.”In their words25 April 2010Frederick County Republican Central Committee's Lincoln-Reagan Dinner, 2010-04-25Read the whole statement

1956Born6 April 1956

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Bachmann in Anoka High School's yearbook

Bachmann speaking in April 2010

Bachmann in February 2011

Bachmann addressing a Tea Party Express rally in Minneapolis

Bachmann speaking as a candidate for President in September 2011

Official photo, c. 2007

Husband Marcus Bachmann and Michele at the 2011 Time 100 gala, where Michele was an honoree

In their own words 4

Michele Bachmann

4 statements, newest first

John Wayne was from Waterloo, Iowa. That's the kind of spirit that I have, too.
2012 · Fox News interview, quoted in citation, Own words
I have prescription medication that I take whenever symptoms arise and they keep the migraines under control.
2012 · citation, Own words
This is a very dangerous time.
12 November 2011 · CBS Republican Debate, 2011-11-12, quoted in citation, Own words