CNN Exclusive: Bachmann to form exploratory committee in June, possibly earlier

[brooklynite]

Source: CNN

Washington (CNN) – CNN has exclusively learned that Rep. Michele Bachmann will form a presidential exploratory committee. The Minnesota Republican plans to file papers for the committee in early June, with an announcement likely around that same time.

But a source close to the congresswoman said that Bachmann could form the exploratory committee even earlier than June so that she could participate in early Republican presidential debates.

"She's been telling everyone early summer," the source told CNN regarding Bachmann's planned June filing and announcement. But the source said that nothing is static.

"If you come to us and say, 'To be in our debates, you have to have an exploratory committee,' then we'll say, 'Okay, fine...I'll go file the forms.'"

Read more: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/24/cnn-exclusive-michele-bachmann-to-form-exploratory-committee-in-june-possibly-earlier/?iref=allsearch

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In the days of the Roman Empire, Emperors basking in the acclaim of their subjects supposedly had a courtier whisper in their ear "Though Art Mortal"...perhaps the same would help Bachmann, Palin, Santorum, etc realize that there's more to the election process than the tea-party faithful.

[FSogol]

I'd be surprised in Santorum, Palin, and Bachmann can successfully file the necessary paperwork

or hire staff bright enough to do it. Should be good for a few laughs.

[onehandle]

1. I hope all the crazies make it into the debates.

Democratic Landslide in All Levels of Government.

[Shiver]

2. Let me save you some trouble, Michelle.

You have no hope.

[randr]

3. An exploratory committee is just another tax dodge

[Bandit]

4. more to the election process than the tea-party faithful.

Not in the Republican Primaries I'm afraid..

[grahamhgreen]

5. Obama should pray to God she's their nominee, he might stand a slim chance still.

[KansDem]

6. "CNN Exclusive?" Is this what passes for an "exclusive" these days?

Some TeaBagging dingbat is going to file to be a candidate for POTUS and this is an "exclusive?"

I'm so sick and tire of petty shit being presented by the "Whoreth Estate" as "exclusive."

[Raschel]

18. Especially in the light of the current serious news. I can barely find articles on Japan

and here they are touting news about this silliness.

They should be ashamed of themselves.

[Renew Deal]

7. She will be endless entertainment value.

And with any luck, she'll fracture the party.

[Plucketeer]

10. I agree!

Should be a laugh a minute with Michele. I can just SEE her campaigning in the west.... "I'm sure you folks here in Arizona, remember what the struggle was like during the revolutionary war!"

[bongbong]

8. When she will announce

She will announce right after her ghost-written lie-filled book is released.

$arah will give MicHELLe's book two thumbs down, and comment on her facebook page "Hey sister I got the book-selling grift going already. Get your own con!"

[Raschel]

20. She is one of the biggest liars.

[droidamus2]

9. My dream ticket

Republican ticket for 1912, oops I mean 2012 though their minds (what little they have) are stuck in 1912. For President the esteemed half-term Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin and here half-wit running mate Michelle Bachmann. I would probably DVR the debates because I am sure they would be a laugh riot (make sure they don't have any secret earphones feeding them info). The Daily Show, SNL and late night TV would have comedy bits for years from those debates. Just think Obama vs Palin and Biden vs Bachmann... oh well we can dream can't we.

[lutefisk]

11. Well, she has won elections.

No doubt there were many voters in her district who thought, "no fucking way", yet she is now their representative.

:shrug:

[gratuitous]

12. Could God possibly love me that much?

Run Michele Run!

[Doctor_J]

13. I am going to send her primary campaign some $$

Having her as the Repuke nominee would be even better than Palin. Getting her stoooopid e-mails every will be worth it - I'll just have gmail auto-delete them.

Gingrinch-Bachmann 2012. Corrupt, Amoral, and Stupid

[brooklynite]

14. I'm probably already on her list...

For some reason, my name got on an RNC mailing list (they've apparently never checked my FEC filings). Sharon Angle and I are very close.....

[Myrina]

15. Yes, please ... the country could use some comedy relief.

:rofl:

[barbtries]

16. sigh.

sigh.
michele bachmann president? i really need to get my passport.

[Hulk]

17. Great news! Get the crazies out there in front.

Such a pathetic mixed bag of hypocrites. Good for her. Hope she runs. Hell...hope she gets the nomination. What a complete and utter idiot.

[louis-t]

19. ..woman couldn't find her ass with both hands.

[Roland99]

21. HA! Let her! The media will have a field day with that whacked-out psychopath!

[Taverner]

22. She really pays no attention to polls, doesn't she?

[Snoutport]

23. i kinda like the idea

even though I can hardly stand to look at the woman.

[CRH]

24. Delusions of Grandeur ... n/t

[Akoto]

25. Stewart and Colbert must be blissing out over this. n/t

[DJ13]

26. Whee!

[L. Coyote]

27. Someone please infiltrate her organization, and report back here.

Should be easy--just say you know American history and can spell. :rofl:

[iandhr]

28. RUN Michele RUN

[tanyev]

29. Quick, send in the clowns...Don't bother, they're here.

[Auntie Bush]

30. She and the Rethug party knows she has no chance of winning...but

they want her to run anyway as it would give her a great opportunity and audience to spread her VILE lies and turn those on the fence against Obama. I wish Keith could run too. Wouldn't that be an interesting debate? Damn, I'd love that and what an audience they would have!

[Blue Owl]

31. Explore the space, Michele...

Listen to the voices...

Shhhhh -- is that God saying "Run, Michele... RUN..."???