2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Michele Bachmann Files for Re-Election to Minnesota's Sixth District Today

Bachmann Files for Re-Election

Blaine, Minn - Michele Bachmann filed for reelection to the sixth district today. Bachmann is running for her fourth term in Congress as a leader of conservative and common sense solutions.

Speaking about her district, Bachmann said:
 
"Minnesotans see the slow recovery and sustained unemployment and they worry their children and grandchildren will never achieve the American Dream of independence. The voters have said the economy is the number one issue of this election and they understand failed policies to spend our way out of this recession are simply not working. Minnesotans are ready for leadership that can create jobs, lower taxes and reduce government involvement in our businesses. We are all ready for America to get back to work, back to liberty and back to prosperity.

"From large projects like the St. Croix Bridge to personal issues like foster care, the sixth district has been my home for 40 years, and I will continue to serve my constituents on the issues that matter to them."

Bachmann is running in the sixth district that covers all of Benton, Sherburne and parts of Anoka, Carver, Stearns, Washington and Wright counties.

Michele Bachmann Statement on Her Endorsement of Mitt Romney for President of the United States

Michele Bachmann Endorses Mitt Romney for President of the United States

Woodbury, Minn - Today, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann issued the following statement on her endorsement of Mitt Romney for President of the United States:

"This November, Americans will be at the polls with a serious choice- they can vote for more of Barack Obama's transformation of America, with more joblessness, higher energy prices, fewer opportunities for our children, more government controls, bailouts, and failed economic policies, or theycan vote for a new vision of prosperity and liberty. I'm honored to announce that today, I am endorsing Governor Mitt Romney for President of the United States, a man who will preserve the American dream of prosperity and liberty.

"We've had a hard fought battle already to choose a candidate. Being personally involved in the endorsement process was an honor for me. And I want to thank everyone involved in the campaigns, from the candidates, the delegates, the volunteers, all of us can be proud of our efforts.

"This is the last chance we have to keep America from going "forward", over the cliff, as Governor Romney said, and restore the values of prosperity and freedom. This isthe opportunity for conservatives, independents, and disaffected Democrats to join me and Governor Romney in denying Obama a second term. On November 6th, the only option is Mitt Romney for President."

Michele Bachmann Endorses Connie Mack for the US Senate in Florida

Bachmann: America Needs Connie Mack in the US Senate
 
"Connie has been a steadfast fighter for freedom, less government and a fiscal hawk together with me in the United States Congress. For every good proposal passed out of the House, the liberal Senate under Harry Reid and Bill Nelson have stopped it, including Connie's recent proposal to build the Keystone XL Pipeline without Presidential approval. Senators like Marco Rubio and Rand Paul need other like-minded conservatives in the Senate to stop the liberals from tearing down our nation. America needs Connie Mack in the US Senate."

Michele Bachmann Releases Fundraising Totals for the First Quarter of 2012

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann released fundraising totals for the first quarter of 2012.

Woodbury, Minn - Today, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann released fundraising totals for the first quarter of 2012.

Bachmann for Congress raised over $550,000 in less than two months of fundraising in the first quarter.

Bachmann's campaign manager, Chase Kroll, expounded. "These numbers reflect less than two months of fundraising. We formed the new congressional campaign committee at the end of January and began raising funds in early February.

"This is highly encouraging - nearly 600 thousand raised in under sixty days. That puts us on a very strong trajectory."

Bachmann for Congress has almost $650,000 cash on hand.

Michele Bachmann Thanks Rick Santorum for his Contribution to the Presidential Campaign

Bachmann Thanks Santorum for his Contribution to the Presidential Campaign

Woodbury, Minn - Today, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann reacted to the news that Senator Rick Santorum is suspending his campaign for the Presidency:

"I deeply respect and admire Rick. He ran a great campaign.

"I appreciate the hard work and courage he demonstrated throughout the contest. He undoubtedly had a positive influence on the course of the race.

"Senator Santorum is a proud advocate for life. He has exemplified what family should be through his love for his wife, Karen, and their children, Elizabeth, Richard, Daniel, Sarah, Peter, Patrick, Bella, and Gabriel.

"Senator Santorum is an ally for Israel, and he truly understands the situation in Iran and the dangers of that regime.

"Minnesotans put their faith behind Santorum because they wanted a strong conservative alternative to the failed policies of President Obama.

"I personally would like to thank Senator Santorum for entering the race and for running strong. Our party will continue to rely on his voice in the remaining months before the election. We must ensure the positive solutions he stood for are made realities. He will always be a steadfast voice for conservative values.

"We wish the Senator and his family all the best. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they conclude this chapter in their lives."

Tim Pawlenty Endorses Michele Bachmann in Her Race for Congress in the New Sixth Congressional District of Minnesota

Pawlenty Endorses Bachmann in Her Race for Congress

Woodbury, Minn - Today, former Minn. Governor Tim Pawlenty endorsed Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) as she seeks reelection in the new sixth Congressional district of Minnesota.

“I am thrilled to accept the endorsement of Governor Tim Pawlenty in my race for reelection to Congress,” said Bachmann. “Governor Pawlenty and I will work together to make Minnesota ‘red’ in 2012.”

Bachmann also earned the support of Minn. Representative Joe Hoppe (34B) and Minn. State Senator John Pederson (SD15). Their endorsements join a growing list of local leaders and elected officials who have signaled their commitment to reelecting Bachmann to Congress. The official list of endorsements is available at http://www.michelebachmann.com/endorsements.

Michele Bachmann Releases List of Endorsements For Her Reelection to Minnesota’s New Sixth Congressional District

Bachmann Releases List of Endorsements
Local Leaders Support Her Reelection to Minnesota’s New Sixth Congressional District

Woodbury, Minn. - State Representatives, State Senators, BPOU Officers, former United States Senators and Members of Congress and party activists from Minnesota’s new sixth Congressional district endorse Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) to continue her service to the constituents of the sixth district.

The following Minnesotans have officially endorsed Bachmann for her reelection bid to the new sixth Congressional district of Minnesota.

New Sixth Congressional District Officers and Other Leaders:
Senator Norm Coleman
Senator Rod Grams
Congressman Mark Kennedy
Tom Emmer

David Fitzsimmons - CD6 Chair
Jim Newberger - CD6 Deputy Chair
Joe Westrup - CD6 State Vice Chair
Andy Aplikowski - CD6 Webmaster/Secretary
Phil Falcon - 13A Chair
Luke Yurczyk - SD14 Chair
Barbara Banaian SD 15 Chair
Jim Knoblauch - SD 15 Co-Chair
Joan Parsakalleh - HD16B Chair
Harry Niska - SD 48 Chair
Harland Wyvell - SD 49 Chair
Heather Todd - SD51 Chair
David Gay - SD 52 Chair
Joe Salmon - SD56 Chair
Carol Rupar - Benton County Chair
Marion O'Neill - Wright County Deputy Chair

Minnesota Representatives:

King Banaian 15B
Mary Kiffmeyer 16B
Bruce Anderson - 19A
Joe McDonald - 19B
Tom Hackbarth - 48A
Jim Abeler - 48B
Peggy Scott - 49A
Bob Dettmer - 52A
Matt Dean - 52B (House Majority Leader)
Kathy Lohmer - 56A
Ernie Leidiger - 34A

Minnesota Senators:
Michelle Fischbach - SD 14
David Brown - SD 16
Dave Senjem - SD 29 (Senate Majority Leader)
Benjamin Cruse - SD 47
Mike Jungbauer - SD 48
Michelle Benson - SD 49
Ray Vandeveer - SD 52

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann Announces Run in Minnesota District 6

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann Announces Run in District 6
Campaign to focus on more jobs and higher paying jobs, cutting the price of gasoline, cutting wasteful government spending

"Today was a victory for the people of the sixth district of Minnesota with the release of the district map leaving our district largely unchanged. Though the court changed the district by drawing my residence out of the district and into district four, the vast majority of the people I currently represent remain in district 6. The area covered by our district isn’t just a place I represent in Congress; it is the community I call home. We are neighbors, business owners, friends and family. It is the place I grew up and where I graduated from high school. The voice of the people of the sixth district has been heard in the halls of Congress and across the nation. It is a common sense voice of the heartland of Minnesota, and I am honored to serve the people.

This spring, at the 6th District Convention, I will humbly ask my constituents for their endorsement to run on behalf of our party for a fourth term to Congress. Between now and that convention, I will be reaching out to the delegates from every corner of our district, asking for their support.

Minnesotans supported my Congressional campaigns since 2006 because I work tirelessly to shrink the size and impact of government, to cut bureaucratic red-tape, and to restore our individual liberties. In the upcoming campaign I will also work to bring more and higher paying private sector jobs to our district and to Minnesota, to fight to increase and legalize American energy production to bring down the high cost of gasoline and to stop the out-of-control, wasteful spending in Washington. And I will continue to make sure our country remains free, safe and sovereign.

My experience as a tax attorney, job creator and mother continue to guide my belief that we need a government that unleashes the free market, taxes less, and spends no more than it takes in. Despite no longer representing portions of Washington County, I will continue to press toward the goal of building a new bridge over the St. Croix River. I will also continue the fight reforming burdensome government regulations to help small businesses in Minnesota create jobs, and repealing Obamacare and Dodd-Frank. I am looking forward to working together with my supporters to run an aggressive campaign. And most importantly, I look forward to continuing to serve the people of Minnesota in district 6 and taking their voice and values to Washington, D.C.”

Bachmann first won Minnesota's 6th Congressional district in 2006 and was elected again in 2008 and 2010.

Michele Bachmann Responds to “Dancing with the Stars” Rumors

Bachmann Responds to “Dancing with the Stars” Rumors

Washington, Feb 15 - Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) responded to recent rumors suggesting that “Dancing with the Stars” has tapped her for the next season.
 
“In full disclosure, I did win a polka dancing competition when I was in the tenth grade at my alma mater, Anoka High School in Anoka, Minn.," said Bachmann. "But, despite my tenth grade polka success and my lifelong love of ballroom dancing, the recent rumors are false. I will not be joining ‘Dancing with the Stars.’

“My time and attention remains committed to creating more private sector jobs, and higher paying jobs, in the Sixth Congressional District. Serious issues face our nation. I’m continuing to push for cutting wasteful government spending, a successful conclusion to the decades-long St. Croix River Crossing Project in my district, and repealing the government takeover of health care.”

Long-time Bachmann Aide Chase Kroll to Serve as 2012 Campaign Manager for Congressional Campaign

Long-time Bachmann Aide to Serve as 2012 Campaign Manager

Woodbury, Minnesota – Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has named Chase Kroll to act as campaign manager as she seeks reelection for a fourth term in the United States Congress. A veteran to the Bachmann team, Kroll has served in various political and congressional roles since 2008--most recently as a legislative advisor in her Washington, D.C. office.

Upon hiring Kroll Bachmann said, "Chase has been a long time trusted advisor and is a veteran of two of my Congressional campaigns. I'm excited to have Chase lead my 2012 re-election campaign to victory."

Kroll, a graduate of the 6th District's St. John's University, served as political director for Bachmann's 2010 congressional campaign and worked on her 2008 campaign as well.

"Mrs. Bachmann's constituents continue sending her to Washington because they trust her, and they know she'll be a strong voice for economic liberty, national security, and family values. I'm honored to serve such a dedicated Representative," commented Kroll.