Bachmann: Irene is God's message for Washington

[el_em_en_oh]

(Reuters) - For Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, Hurricane Irene and last week's earthquake in the eastern United States were a message from God that Washington needs to change its policies.

Even as Irene was beginning its raking course up the East Coast over the weekend, which killed 21 people and caused widespread flooding and power outages, Bachmann told senior citizens in Poinciana, Florida, on Saturday that the hurricane was an "act of God" that Washington should heed.

The Minnesota congresswoman, who has gained media prominence for her fiery attacks on Democratic President Barack Obama and against big government, recalled Washington and the east had already felt a 5.8 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday.

"Washington, D.C., you'd think by now they'd get the message. An earthquake, a hurricane. Are you listening? The American people have done everything they can, and now it's time for an act of God and we're getting it," she said, drawing some laughs from her audience.

Bachmann is a favorite of the fiscally conservative Tea Party movement and of religious social conservatives, but recent Republican presidential contender polls have shown her lagging behind Texas Governor Rick Perry and moderate Mitt Romney, who appeals to the party's business wing.

SOURCE:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/29/us-usa-campaign-bachmann-irene-idUSTRE77S2RI20110829

[margypops]

aww let it go ..okay ...I am not going to vote for her anyway ...I am going to vote for Sarah Palin who I am hearing may run and has a really good chance

[adgal]

And btw, I didn't call her dumb. My comment was "it was a dumb thing to say".  Big difference.

[adgal]

because the thread started by El is about Bachmann's comments.  Why is this such a big deal?  Yes, they all say dumb things.  There are posts on here about it all the time.  I am not understanding (although I am trying to) your anger about this thread.  But take it up with El if your mad, don't address comments like you did above toward me please.  I didn't start the thread, but like everyone else, commented on it.  

[margypops]

You know I thought the reason Hilary Clinton didn't get in instead of Obama was because she was a woman..

[margypops]

hey why dont we put up some of the dumb things BO and his Mrs have said ...that may be as good as knocking Americas woman  politians non stop ...oh sorry except for Hillary Clinton

[adgal]

I have no doubt that there are a few people out there that wouldn't vote for a women. Just like there were some that wouldn't vote for a black man.  I would be surprised if that were the majority though.  She just shouldn't have said it, man, women or other.  It just isn't funny.