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“I give Sarah Palin a pass, however. In the interviews I’ve heard, she appeared to be saying our “success” was in our ability to make the establishment nervous. The Tea Party flexed its young muscle for the first time in politics. We didn’t win, but we did give the other team cause to take notice. She is encouraging further exercise of that muscle. I did not hear her indicate this budget bill was any type of legislative victory.”

I saw one interview of her by Hannity. What you say here is my general impression of what she said. However, I think she should have clearly stated this was a major failure...which it was....instead of trying to “encourage” those duped/cheated when she should be condemning the “establishment” that duped/cheated more. So, I am not sure she really deserves a full pass on this. I’m not endorsing Bachmann yet, but she DID hold the line and never caved. It troubles me that she is getting no credit for doing so.

I’m not endorsing Bachmann yet, but she DID hold the line and never caved. It troubles me that she is getting no credit for doing so.

We are on the same page there too. Bachmann *did* her part trying to hold that line. I can not express how proud I am of her. This, if for no other reason, ought drive us to pull the lever for her in the voting booth. As president she can nurture and provide cover for the next wave of Tea Party politicians. I give her top honors. (And I'll take a moment to express thanks to my Senator Ron Johnson for being a patriot true to his constituency too!)