Michele Bachmann Tries To Connect Dems To Swine Flu, Fails

Paper Trail · Apr 28th 2009, 05:09 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) ― Rep. Michele Bachmann says she finds it an "interesting coincidence" that the last swine flu outbreak in the U.S. occurred under a Democratic president -- though her claim is historically inaccurate.

The last major outbreak of swine flu occurred in 1976, when Republican Gerald Ford was president. The outbreak started when an army private died and four others were hospitalized at Fort Dix in New Jersey.

Bachmann, a Minnesota Republican, made her comments to conservative media outlet Pajamas TV on Monday. She says she's not "blaming this on President Obama" but found it an interesting coincidence that a Democrat was running the country at the time of the outbreak.

President Jimmy Carter, who succeeded Ford, did continue swine flu vaccinations when he took office.

A call to Bachmann's office Tuesday seeking comment wasn't immediately returned.

Jane Craig · Apr 28th 2009, 05:12 PM

I think we may have found the new Cynthia McKinney.

Paper Trail · Apr 28th 2009, 05:27 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdjRF...layer_embedded

Kace · Apr 28th 2009, 05:58 PM

How bad was the candidate that lost to her?

NewsMom · Apr 28th 2009, 06:04 PM

Thank you for today's smirk, and mild guffaw, Kace!

Kace · Apr 28th 2009, 06:32 PM

cong · Apr 28th 2009, 06:33 PM

i'm truly curious about this woman. surely(shirley?) she has a staff to vet facts before she speaks. it's ludicrous to think her days consist of rush limbaugh in the morning followed by parroting rounds in the afternoon.

she may be that machiavellian politician with a singular presidential endgame that is beyond the intelligence of anyone. she must be, must be, because otherwise my head would blow up from her inanity.

Pro · Apr 29th 2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kace

How bad was the candidate that lost to her?

Not so much "bad" but unknown and underfunded - at least underfunded until Bachmann made that memorable appearance on Hardball towards the end of last year's campaign. But by then, the money that poured into his campaign was too late.

tater · Apr 29th 2009, 02:51 AM

Again, the Nancy Pelosi of the GOP.

The Mockingbird · Apr 29th 2009, 04:28 AM

Think of Minnesota as Sweden's Short Bus.

FD2BLK · Apr 29th 2009, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jane Craig

I think we may have found the new Cynthia McKinney.

The Thrill · Apr 29th 2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Mockingbird

Think of Minnesota as Sweden's Short Bus.

JoinUsForCake · Apr 29th 2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Paper Trail

Bachmann, a Minnesota Republican, made her comments to conservative media outlet Pajamas TV on Monday. She says she's not "blaming this on President Obama" but found it an interesting coincidence that a Democrat was running the country at the time of the outbreak.

Hmmmm... I also "find it interesting" that 'Bachmann' AND the word 'bull$hit' BOTH BEGIN WITH THE LETTER "B"!

Dun-dun-DUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

Apr 28th 2009, 05:09 PM	#1
Paper Trail Open Line Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: here Posts: 3,377	Michele Bachmann Tries To Connect Dems To Swine Flu, Fails WASHINGTON (AP) ― Rep. Michele Bachmann says she finds it an "interesting coincidence" that the last swine flu outbreak in the U.S. occurred under a Democratic president -- though her claim is historically inaccurate. The last major outbreak of swine flu occurred in 1976, when Republican Gerald Ford was president. The outbreak started when an army private died and four others were hospitalized at Fort Dix in New Jersey. Bachmann, a Minnesota Republican, made her comments to conservative media outlet Pajamas TV on Monday. She says she's not "blaming this on President Obama" but found it an interesting coincidence that a Democrat was running the country at the time of the outbreak. President Jimmy Carter, who succeeded Ford, did continue swine flu vaccinations when he took office. A call to Bachmann's office Tuesday seeking comment wasn't immediately returned.

Apr 28th 2009, 05:58 PM	#4
Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	How bad was the candidate that lost to her? __________________ Will rule the World for a snack

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NewsMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The East Coast Posts: 633	Kace made a funny Thank you for today's smirk, and mild guffaw, Kace! __________________ \"If your mother says she loves you, check it out.\" A.A. Dornfeld, City News Bureau of Chicago

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Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	__________________ Will rule the World for a snack

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tater Medialine Smack Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: From A Bunker Posts: 8,914	Again, the Nancy Pelosi of the GOP. __________________ "Only narcissists quote themselves." -tater

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Jane Craig Her Serene Highness Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Loovl Posts: 17,706	I think we may have found the new Cynthia McKinney.

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Paper Trail Open Line Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: here Posts: 3,377	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdjRF...layer_embedded

Apr 28th 2009, 06:33 PM	#7
cong Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cali Posts: 615	i'm truly curious about this woman. surely(shirley?) she has a staff to vet facts before she speaks. it's ludicrous to think her days consist of rush limbaugh in the morning followed by parroting rounds in the afternoon. she may be that machiavellian politician with a singular presidential endgame that is beyond the intelligence of anyone. she must be, must be, because otherwise my head would blow up from her inanity.

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The Mockingbird SECRET NO/FORN Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: An Orbiter Posts: 16,665	Think of Minnesota as Sweden's Short Bus.

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