[Windflier]

I've liked Bachmann, never said an unkind word about her, but what she's doing right now is distressing.

Big Time. First she allows her talking attack dog to belittle her staunchest supporter on national TV, and then she cozies up to the ruling class establishment (and Mitt) via Karl Rove.

I hate to say it, but I saw this in her eyes, months ago. Even then, something about her just came across wrong to me, but I was having trouble putting my finger on it.

It's pretty clear now, what I saw. It's called betrayal.

[gov_bean_ counter]

People here would have a hard time believing this, but initially I was interested in Bachmann. I was looking forst for people who had been vocal in their opposition to the leftward drift in the country. When I started looking at how people had leveraged their positions to influence legislation and candidates, Mrs. Bachmann didn't quite look as strong. She wasn't able to land any type leadership position when the Republicans took office. Looked at her legislative history. That was disappointing. More recently I have seen her twist herself into pretzels explaining her votes. Finally she hired Rollins who proceeded to bash Governor Palin, who has arguably been the single most influential Republican over the past two years.

I have come to the conclusion that once you get past the fiery rhetoric there just isn't much there, there.

As crass as it sounds if she had a real record of accomplishment she wouldn't have to constantly remind people of her 23 foster children. IMO, that should have stayed a nice back story. It should not have made it to the front page of her resume. I believe she is exploiting that experience and is the last straw.

[gov_bean_ counter]

People here would have a hard time believing this, but initially I was interested in Bachmann. I was looking forst for people who had been vocal in their opposition to the leftward drift in the country. When I started looking at how people had leveraged their positions to influence legislation and candidates, Mrs. Bachmann didn't quite look as strong. She wasn't able to land any type leadership position when the Republicans took office. Looked at her legislative history. That was disappointing. More recently I have seen her twist herself into pretzels explaining her votes. Finally she hired Rollins who proceeded to bash Governor Palin, who has arguably been the single most influential Republican over the past two years.

I have come to the conclusion that once you get past the fiery rhetoric there just isn't much there, there.

As crass as it sounds if she had a real record of accomplishment she wouldn't have to constantly remind people of her 23 foster children. IMO, that should have stayed a nice back story. It should not have made it to the front page of her resume. I believe she is exploiting that experience and is the last straw.