CQ Politics reports House Rating Changes Topped by Bachmann Blow-Up. Need we say more?
Bachmann is whining that it wasn't her fault that the words came out of her mouth. Blaming someone else seems to be fashionable among conservatives these days. In his letter, Recent debate fair in form, not in content, Preston Smith whines about the bias of the moderators in the Debate Minnesota forum in Mankato.
Funny, but we recall a debate that centered on the economy and energy policy. Moreover, since conservative challenger Brian Davis chose domestic drilling as "the" issue in his race, conservatives have little room to kvetch if the media keeps its attention glued to the topic pressed by their candidate.
A letter writer in Woodbury says it's Time to grade Rep. Michele Bachmann’s job performance. Andrea Myers compares the Sixth district congresswoman's performance with that of her fellow freshmen from Minnesota:
. . .First, Bachmann failed to do the basic job requirement of a congress member; that is, listen and respond to constituents. Bachmann has not made any serious effort to meet with citizens of the sixth district.
Holding town hall forums is a long standing tradition and a great way for House Representatives to listen to their constituents.
Bachmann has held zero town hall forums in the district.
Now compare that to the other two freshman congress members: Rep. Tim Walz has sponsored 172 community meetings and public events, and Rep. Keith Ellison has had 20 town hall forums plus dozens more community meetings. . .
We attended a number of those town meetings, and it was fascinating to see citizens who felt free to share their opinion on a range of issues from the Iraq War to abortion. Walz's frequent contact with district citizens was one of the reasons that the New Ulm Journal cited as reason for its endorsement of the congressman's re-election.
Hayfield cattle farmer Lisa Heggedahl tells the editors and readers of the Owatonna People's Press that Walz takes the Correct stand on Social Security:
. . .Congressman Tim Walz has done a great deal for Minnesota[n]s — for our veterans, our active duty military, and farmers like me — and he continues to protect those dependent on Social Security by opposing privatization of Social Security.
Thanks, Tim Walz, for all the work you do on our behalf.
Read the whole thing at the Owatonna People's Press. The OPP also notes Rudy Giuliani will stump for Norm Coleman in Owatonna, Rochester, and Mankato. Maybe Brian Davis will tag along and explain to voters why Coleman is wrong on opposing drilling in ANWR. Or maybe Rudy can talk up conservative social issues for Davis in Mankato since the debate moderators were such meanies. Do you think?
Update: The Post Bulletin reports more Davis whining in 'Card check' act would transform labor landscape. [end update].
The PiPress reports GOP spends $150,000 to outfit Palin and her family, reports say. The article puts the spending at Neiman Marcus, Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue into perspective:
The business of primping and dressing on the campaign trail has become fraught with political risk in recent years as voters increasingly see an elite Washington out of touch with their values and lifestyles.
In 2000, Democrat Al Gore took heat for changing his clothing hues. And in 2006, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was ribbed for two hair styling sessions that cost about $3,000.
Then, there was Democrat John Edwards' $400 haircuts in 2007 and Republican McCain's $520 black leather Ferragamo shoes this year.
A review of similar records for the campaign of Democrat Barack Obama and the Democratic National Committee turned up no similar spending.
But all the spending by other candidates pales in comparison to the GOP outlay for the Alaska governor, whose expensive, designer outfits have been the topic of fashion pages and magazines.
What hadn't been apparent was where the clothes came from — her closet back in Wasilla or from the campaign coffers in Washington.
The answer can be found inside the RNC's September monthly financial disclosure report under "itemized coordinated expenditures."
Guess Pat Nixon's respectable Republican cloth coat just wasn't good enough for Palin's handlers, who apparently trusted the Alaska governor's natural good looks less than Nixon had faith in his wife's appearance. Why not Herberger's, Penney's, Walmart or, if designer togs are imperative, Discount 70? Photo: Congressman Walz and farmers in Southeastern Minnesota.
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