The Pioneer Press has published a profile of the race in Walz vs. Davis: Divisions are clear:
Two years ago, Tim Walz surprised a lot of people when he sent an incumbent congressman packing.
This year, the Democratic representative from the 1st Congressional District is trying to avoid a similar fate.
Walz faces a challenge from Brian Davis, a Mayo Clinic doctor who's seeking public office for the first time. Davis, 50, defeated state Sen. Dick Day, R-Owatonna, in September's Republican Party primary.
A staunch conservative in the same camp as a pair of current Minnesota representatives, John Kline and Michele Bachmann, Davis hopes to buck what's shaping up as a tough year nationally for Republicans and return the district to the party.
Walz, meanwhile, has positioned himself as a centrist, has proven himself to be a formidable fundraiser and is considered by many political observers to be well ahead in the race.. . .
Inquiring minds still want to know how far Brian Davis is in the same camp as Bachmann, who endorsed his bid. If elected, will he call those who disagree with him anti-American? After all, he praised her leadership when she endorsed him:
"It's an honor to receive the support of Congresswoman Bachmann," Davis said of Bachmann. "She is a dynamic leader for Minnesota and for our conservative causes. I value her leadership and advice, her principles and energy. I look forward to serving with her in the 111th Congress."
The Star Tribune reports that Suddenly, Bachmann race looks different. Here are the remarks that Bachmann is saying are being misconstrued:
On Friday, Bachmann was asked by host Chris Matthews whether she believes that Obama may have anti-American views. She replied, "Absolutely. I'm very concerned that he may have anti-American views."
and:
Bachmann also said on MSNBC, "I wish the American media would take a great look at the views of the people in Congress and find out are they pro-America or anti-America."
Here's the transcript via MNBlue:
MATTHEWS: But do you suspect there are a lot of people you serve with -- well, he's the United States senator from Illinois, he's one of the people you suspect as being anti-American. How many people in Congress of the United States do you believe are ant-American? Is he alone or are there others? How many do you suspect of your colleagues of being anti-American.
BACHMANN: What I would say what I would say is that the news media should do a penetrating exposé and take a look. I wish they would. I wish the American media would take a great look at the views of the people in Congress and find out, are they pro-America or anti-America? I think people would be -- would love to see an expose like that.
And here's how moderate Republican Colin Powell responded:
Politico posted a partial transcript:
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell told reporters after his appearance on Sunday's "Meet the Press" that his decision to endorse Barack Obama was driven, in part, by comments like those made by Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.). Bachmann said Friday that the media should investigate members of Congress to see if they were "pro-American" or 'anti-American."
"This business, for example, we've got a congressman from Minnesota who's going around saying, 'Let's examine all congressmen to see who is pro-America and who's not pro-America.' We've got to stop this kind of nonsense and pull ourselves together and remember that our great strength is in our unity and our diversity," Powell said.
Where does Bachmann BFF Brian Davis stand on this?
Photo: Brian Davis, Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney at a fundraiser at the University Club on St. Paul's exclusive Summit Avenue on September 1.
Funny, isn't it, how in a debate in Mankato, Davis condemned the universal health care plan Romney shepherded through the Massachusetts legislature. However, he certainly had no problem showing up for a RNC-related fundraiser at a private club with his most recent universal health care bete noire.
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