Tin Foil Hits Fan: Michele Bachmann claims Ron Paul bribed co-chair for endorsement

[kpete]

The tinfoil is coming out!

Bachmann on radio now claiming Kent Sorensen "said it was a great deal of money" Paul offered him to switch.

https://twitter.com/#!/daveweigel/status/152407631779209218


7:42 AM PT: And now another Bachmann adviser—Wes Enos, her Iowa political director—is defending Sorenson from Bachmann's allegations:


Wes Enos, Bachmann’s Iowa political director, released a statement Thursday defending Sorenson from Bachmann’s accusation that Paul offered him money to switch allegiances.
In a statement distributed by Sorenson, Enos stated “unequivocally” that Sorenson’s decision was “in no way financially motivated.”

“His decision had more to do with the fact that the Ron Paul supporters have been something of a family to him since he was first elected in 2008 and here in the end, as it becomes more and more apparent that the caucus cycle is coming to an end, Kent believed that he needed to be with them as they stand on the cusp of a potential caucus upset,” Enos said in the statement.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/12/29/1049667/-Michele-Bachmann-claims-Ron-Paul-bribed-co-chair-for-endorsement?via=blog_1

[tavalon]

1. Of course she did.

It couldn't have anything to do with her being a lousy candidate. Not that I'm saying Ron Paul is a good one, mind you.

[FSogol]

2. Wes Enos must be a f'ing genuis. He hitched his star to Bachmann and threw her away for Paul

because Paul is "stand(ing) on the cusp of a potential caucus upset.”
Iowa!

Doesn't all popcorn come from Iowa?

[DissedByBush]

6. I need that popcorn

The Republican implosion is going to be very entertaining.

[Politicub]

3. Watching them become unhinged is entertaining

But sad at the same time.

[Booster]

4. What else is a good Republican political director supposed to do when offered money?

Ethics mean absolutely nothing to him.

[Angry Dragon]

5. rats ........... sinking ship ............

[djean111]

7. And somewhere, Carl Rove and Jeb Bush

are watching and giggling.
What a colossal waste of money this all is.
I would chip in to have a carnival circus song played at the next debate and at the national convention, though.

[MineralMan]

8. Nah, Michelle, he just wasn't that into you is all.

It happens.

[Richardo]

9. "I can't switch sides.... in the middle of a *campaign*!"

Vernon Waldrip couldn't, but Kent Sorenson could.

[47of74]

10. God, I can't wait until January 4

When the fucking GOP clown car leaves Iowa and goes away.

[rustydog]

11. Further proof she is not a good judge of character

Not fit for the White House, outhouse, doghouse.

[etherealtruth]

12. The Bribe

Come over to the Paul side not nearly as stupid as Bachman ... but you get just as much crazy .....?

[rocktivity]

13. Well, this just shows you what a poor manager Michele is

true or not, she should have fired this guy on the spot!


rocktivity

[eyewall]

14. LOL!

Batshit crazy cartoon politics.

This gets better every week. I seriously think there's a candidate in the wings, like Jeb maybe, that gets popped into the nomination after all the implosions are over. This entire circus feels like a Karl Rove production. The plot and dialog has been totally absurd. It's brilliant theater, unless you care about America's future.

[bluedigger]

15. So her complaint is what? That she got outbid?

It's just capitalism, Michelle.

[nxylas]

18. Yep, anywhere else, it's called being headhunted

Why does Michelle hate business?

[Chipper Chat]

16. rrrRRrrrrrrriiinnngggggg. "Hello, this is Govner Palin."

"Sarah, this is Michelle. I need your help."
"Anything for you, babe. What's up?"
"Can you come down here and campaign for me New Years Eve? Ron Paul is pulling ahead of me?"
"Well, Todd wont like it. And my red dress is at the cleaners. What would you have me do?"
"I want you to steal away 3 of his staff members and make them throw their support to me. You know, tit for tat."
"Watch the language Michelle. Are you sure you want to do that? I've heard most of his staff members are gay."
"I dont care if they copulate with mooses. I just want to get even with that prick."
"Oooh, nice choice of words. OK honey, I'll be there for you tomorrow night. But just remember, I wanna be your Sexretary of State. (Giggle)."
"Thanks Screech Owl. I MEAN beach towel. I MEAN Sweet Pal. Bye."
click

[rocktivity]

17. As a State sentator, would Sorensen even be qualified to be paid for his services?

I mean, it wouldn't be a conflict of interest?


rocktivity

[WCGreen]

19. What's the matter, Michelle, the free market not working the way you want it too...

Does that mean you are against free markets...