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And to repeat, RNC will be in S-A-I-N-T P-A-U-L

Rep. Michele Bachmann got her Twin Cities mixed up Monday evening when she was asked about next month's Republican National Convention.

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Homer Simpson

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== Bachman's Spin Doctor Said ==
"I think people understand that the congresswoman was conveying the larger Minneapolis-St. Paul area through which there will be convention activities,'' said (Stephen)Miller, emphasizing she has said many times before that it's actually in St. Paul.
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Really, Stephen? What the people understand is that our own Congresswoman, from a district quite close to St. Paul, who is a Republican; whose party is having their convention in St. Paul GOT THE NAME OF THE CITY WRONG!!(The "Larger" area, btw, is Minneapolis/St. Paul not just Minneapolis!)
Atleast Couric is an outsider, Bachman is not! There is no excuse. Have her apologize and quit spinning the story.
As for reaching out to the traumatized.... quit making light of the strong feelings of those in this state - both FOR the City of St. Paul and AGAINST Bachman. It's episodes like these on National TV and the President hugging incident that make others truly think we are flyover country and make them wonder how we elected her!
DOH!
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Another day, another embarrassment for Minnesota, courtesy of our dim bulb in Congress, Michele Bachmann. At least she was just wrong this time. When she's not just plain wrong, she's lying through her teeth.

By the way has anyone EVER heard Michele Bachmann admit she was wrong, or apologize for anything?

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By mentioining Minneapolis instead of Saint Paul confirms the media's mind set, Form will always trump Substance!
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They were probably refering to Ron Paul's Rally for the Republic. This event is much more notable than the lost cause RNC.
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obviously, michelle bachman is too dumb to be in a position to decide anything for constituents. i am a republican who says "shame on you, michelle!" you are an embaressment to minnesota.
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Bush says shes a good kisser....

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Why do we give a flying **** which city it is in? It will make life inconvenient for a week regardless while we entertain war criminals and corrupt politicians.
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The D word comes to mind
Duke

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doe stowell wrote:
obviously, michelle bachman is too dumb to be in a position to decide anything for constituents. i am a republican who says "shame on you, michelle!" you are an embaressment to minnesota.
Have you even heard of capital letters?
Bud in St Paul

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When someone from out of state makes a mistake between the two citys I can understand but this dingbat wacko should know better!

How she ever got by the Repubican vetting process I'll never understand.
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Tybalt wrote:
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you're an embarrassment to correct spellers. And i don't believe you're republican either.
Well..maybe the spelling was off, but the MESSAGE
was spot on! And, though I dislike the party, that
writer comes across as a more tolerable republican
than you Tybalt.
GOP go away

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Announcer: "Michelle Bachmann! Come on down! You've won an all expense paid trip to Guantanamo!"

Bachmann: "Ooh, I always wanted to go there! I love their skiing and winter sports! And they're so close to Switzerland that I can probably buy a lot of chocolate to make my hips as fat as my brain!"
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"So our apologies to all the people of St. Paul," Couric said, "along with a reminder that the man for whom your city is named encouraged his followers to be patient and forgiving."

TOO BAD ST. PAUL IS NAMED AFTER A BUILDING (THE CATHEDRAL), NOT THE ACTUAL SAINT. BUT THAT'S JUST BEING TRIVIAL
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Actually, the city was renamed because Father Galtier was so appalled by the former name, Pig's Eye, named after a colorful fur trader of "ill-repute" whom was blind in one eye. Pig's Eye, MN was renamed after a patient and forgiving Saint by an intolerant priest.

Should we, the people of Pig's Eye, MN, turn a blind eye to Michelle Bachman and Katie Couric's ignorance?(ba-dum ching!)
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Michelle Bachmann is a total LOSER! She is an embarrassment to Minnesota for continually putting her foot in her mouth. Slip of the tongue? I think not! It's just her stupidity that gets in the way of doing her job. Maybe Michelle can slip a big wet tongue on the Jr. Bush when he comes to Minnesota for the big RNC get together.

Isn't it amazing how Michelle and her cronies are all talking now about starting up the oil pumps, off and on shore drilling? Is this an election year? The republicans have had 7 1/2 years to figure this out, and now all of a sudden we have a need to bring it to the front page. Michelle, quit flappin your gums!(quite large gums I might add) Save Minnesotan's the embarrassment of having to make excuses for you!
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Seems the blame should be put on the idiots who named this the "Minneapolis St. Paul 2008 Host Committee" Mpls just has to have it's glory - and "beautiful city" NOT
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So I forget, what city is the convention in again?
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The Apostle Paul didn't have any followers.

His Savior, Jesus, did.

No apology necessary, though, Katie. But a correction would be nice.
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I should have written, "His Savior, Jesus, does."
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It's somewhat embarrassing that a Representative doesn't know the difference between the two largest cities in her own state.
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