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Showing Original Post only (View all)Bachmann ties Ellison to Muslim Brotherhood [View all]
This is after the repubs have been attacking her for going after Clinton's aide Huma Abedin!
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Shrugging off criticism from GOP leaders in Congress, Minnesota Republican Michele Bachmann broadened her allegations Thursday of Islamic infiltration in the U.S. government, accusing Democrat Keith Ellison of associations with the Muslim Brotherhood.
"He has a long record of being associated with [the Council on AmericanIslamic Relations] and with the Muslim Brotherhood," Bachmann told right-wing radio and TV show host Glenn Beck.
Ellison, whose Minnesota congressional district borders Bachmanns, told the Huffington Post that Bachmanns accusations are totally false. "I am not now, nor have I ever been, associated with the Muslim Brotherhood," he said, echoing the McCarthy-era government loyalty oath.
The exchange came a day after Bachmann was denounced on the Senate floor by Ariz. Sen. John McCain. Earlier Thursday, House Speaker John Boehner termed Bachmanns allegations dangerous.
Both Republican leaders were reacting to Bachmanns requests for investigations into Muslim Brotherhood influence operations in several federal agencies. She specifically named State Department official Huma Abedin, a top aide to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
More: http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/163137126.html
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There is. But first she needs to admit that she's f**ked up enough to need it.
smirkymonkey
Jul 2012
#115
I wonder she is on the intelligence committee play nasty with that community at your own risk!
gordianot
Jul 2012
#90
Someone who is good in computer graphics should do sa montage of Bachmann morphing into
1monster
Jul 2012
#65
Yeah, well, Jon Stewart tied Michele Bachmann to the Muslim Brotherhood last night.
tanyev
Jul 2012
#18
She definitely has a one track mind. Her mind is made up, don't confuse her with facts.
Arkansas Granny
Jul 2012
#25
In another time she would have been one of the first to call for the internment of the Japanese
Dustlawyer
Jul 2012
#31
snowbillies ..mega churches....OK I am getting the picture now I thought it was all
lunasun
Jul 2012
#133
It seems impossible there are people who actually vote for her. Welcome to D.U.! n/t
Judi Lynn
Jul 2012
#148
It's hard to utter the words "GOP" and "decency" in the same sentence.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jul 2012
#56
I know she's off her rocker, but she didn't provide one iota of data to back up her claim
DisgustipatedinCA
Jul 2012
#60
Every lunatic is brought low eventually, and Crazy Eyes Bachmann is no different.
Arkana
Jul 2012
#66
Since Huma Abedin is basically a private citizen, can bachman be sued for defamation?
madmom
Jul 2012
#69
I am sure Bachmann has ties to the flat earth society. And I'm equally sure she has no connection
firenewt
Jul 2012
#82
There's no proof Michele Bachmann's syphilis of the brain was contracted from goats
Brother Buzz
Jul 2012
#87
What is disgraceful also is those willing to donate after she says outrageous things.
Thinkingabout
Jul 2012
#91