Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Minnesota

MineralMan

(151,053 posts)

16. Given Bachmann's lack of service to her district,

Reply to rbixby (Reply #14)

Thu Feb 23, 2012, 03:29 PM

Feb 2012

and the general dissatisfaction with Congress in general, I think there's a reasonable chance that a strong, well-known DFL candidate can defeat her in 2012. I hope someone like that steps up and gives her the retirement she deserves.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

17 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Redistricting: Although it's hard to interpret the [View all] MineralMan Feb 2012 OP

It looks like Bachmann's hometown is now in Betty's district though.....hmmmm..... rbixby Feb 2012 #1

I went to the Secretary of State's site MineralMan Feb 2012 #2

Looks like the 6th is still gerrymandered red, but what can you do? rbixby Feb 2012 #14

Given Bachmann's lack of service to her district, MineralMan Feb 2012 #16

I agree rbixby Feb 2012 #17

There appears to be a change up here on the shore, but I haven't been able to confirm that Brickbat Feb 2012 #3

I couldn't find anywhere on that court site that MineralMan Feb 2012 #4

What does that mean? Will it split more or what? glinda Feb 2012 #5

If you use this link to pull the maps up by legislative House district, you may get a better read. dflprincess Feb 2012 #6

Oooh! Thanks! MineralMan Feb 2012 #7

Great map! Thanks! rbixby Feb 2012 #15

Looks like my Senate District and House District is changing numbers. geardaddy Feb 2012 #8

I'm not sure about that one. MineralMan Feb 2012 #9

My take on the St. Paul side: dodger501 Feb 2012 #10

Yes. I'm pretty sure Betty will be fine. MineralMan Feb 2012 #11

Free at last! Free at last! Mister Ed Feb 2012 #12

My legislative district (9) has been really fucked with. Odin2005 Feb 2012 #13