Extreme right-winger in Minnesota faces close race.

[Eric J in MN]

Republican Michelle Bachmann




Democrat Patty Wetterling


There is an open seat for US Congress in Minnesota's 6th district.

The Republican is extreme right-winger Michelle Bachmann:

# Favors privatization of Social Security along the lines suggested by the Cato Institute.
# Opposes all legal recognition of gay relationships
# Favors leaving nuclear attack option on the table in dealing with Iran
# Favors personal rapid transit and opposes light rail transit and commuter rail transit
# Opposes any minimum wage
# Supports the teaching of intelligent design in public school science classes

A new SUSA poll shows her Democratic opponent, Patty Wetterling, is close. Republican 47: Democrat 44.

I donated $50 to the Democrat, Patty Wetterling today.

If you can help, please do.

[wakeme2008]

1. It is really sad the Repug is in the lead with those

beliefs...

Going to donate some for the Dem :)

[Eric J in MN]

3. The campaign commercials don't discuss the extreme views...

...of Michelle Bachman (R). They show her with her family and stuff.

Thank you for donating.

[depakid]

7. Well, that's what the opposition needs to be doing

Exposing sick views for what they are, rather than tiptoing around and letting her "play with her family" and look like a reasonable human being.

[Eric J in MN]

10. Here is an ad against Michelle Bachmann:

http://www.pattywetterling.com/media/more.php

[depakid]

13. It's a start BUT

The campaign is going to have to hit A LOT HARDER THAN THAT.

The woman has foul and unacceptable views on most everything from what I can see. A jab or two on taxes probably won't carry the day alone.

[Ian David]

2. I'm a sucker... but okay, I'll donate. n/t

[Eric J in MN]

12. Thank you for donating (NT)

NT

[Ian David]

14. My pleasure!

From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Oct 10, 2006
Subject: Contribution Confirmation

Thank you for your generous contribution of $50.
Your confirmation number is <snip>

Your support and financial help are greatly appreciated. Please make sure to visit my website: www.pattywetterling.com to stay up to date on my campaign.

Thanks again,
Patty Wetterling
Paid for and Authorized by Patty Wetterling for Congress

[wellstone dem]

4. Thank you for this post.

As a person being faced with being "represented" by one of these candidates-I'm donating to Patty again.

It is impossible to describe the GOP candidate adequately. We do not want her in congress.

Please donate. This election is winable, and would be a great victory for us all.

[depakid]

5. That's one SICK woman

Amzing that anyone would even consider voting for a person like that. Especially in Minnesota.

[Iris]

25. well, she's pretty.

Maybe that helps? :shrug:

[wellstone dem]

6. Please K & R this post

Thanks.

[maseman]

9. Let me guess

Another creative redistricting?

[Eric J in MN]

11. This is the shape of the 6th.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/findyourreps.xpd?state=MN&district=6

[Eric J in MN]

18. kick

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[LiberalFighter]

8. She looks like a younger Katherine cruella Harris

[Eric J in MN]

15. Yes. NT

NT

[DFLer4edu]

16. Michelle Bachmann is absolutely nuts

Thank you everyone for your help!

[Eric J in MN]

17. I appreciate people volunteering and donating to

...try to keep Michelle Bachmann out of Congress.

http://www.pattywetterling.com

[stepnw1f]

19. Kick (nt)

[Eric J in MN]

20. Thanks for the kick. NT

NT

[Eric J in MN]

21. It's gonna be close.

Let's try to get the Democrat into office:
http://www.pattywetterling.com

[lonestarnot]

22. Any state that is close needs to watch the vote count closely.

Vote flipping will be done this election. Who with half a brain cell would vote for a candidate supporting this crap?
# Favors privatization of Social Security along the lines suggested by the Cato Institute.
# Opposes all legal recognition of gay relationships
# Favors leaving nuclear attack option on the table in dealing with Iran
# Favors personal rapid transit and opposes light rail transit and commuter rail transit
# Opposes any minimum wage
# Supports the teaching of intelligent design in public school science classes

[Eric J in MN]

23. Most people in the district will have no idea

...about those positions when they cast their votes.

[lonestarnot]

27. Well who's going to educate them? And do they want to be educated?

[stepnw1f]

24. kick (nt)

[Eric J in MN]

26. Thanks for the kick. NT

NT

[Eric J in MN]

28. Good news!

The Democrat is winning in a new poll:
http://www.mydd.com/story/2006/10/12/14357/845

MN-06: Wetterling (D) 50%--45% Bachmann (R)
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Let's keep it going by donating:
http://www.pattywetterling.com/

[Bjorn Against]

29. I just put up another post on Bachmann

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2382223

[Eric J in MN]

30. That article you linked to says she used to be a Democrat...

...in the 1970s.

[Bjorn Against]

31. That shocked me too...although I wonder if it is true

It could possibly be true, although if you listen to her step-brother it seems she lies a lot about her past. According to him she was not very political early on, so if she was a Democrat I don't think she was a very active Democrat.

[Eric J in MN]

32. kick

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[Eric J in MN]

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[Eric J in MN]

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[Eric J in MN]

34. It's close.

http://www.pattywetterling.com/

[saltpoint]

36. Hi, Eric. I watched this race's debate on C-Span the other night.

O my god this Bachmann person -- what a pathetic excuse for a public servant.

Do what you can to help Patty Wetterling -- she's a far superior choice.

Thank you for this post -- I think this is one of the real interesting races this year.

[Eric J in MN]

37. Michelle Bachmann doesn't belong in US Congress,

I hope a plurality of voters choose Patty Wetterling next month.

[saltpoint]

40. I'll join you in that wish.

My fingers are crossed & I'm thinkin' blue.

[Eric J in MN]

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[Eric J in MN]

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