This just continues to get crazier (from HuffPost):
Two sources aware of ad buys in Minnesota say that the National Republican Congressional Committee is pulling its media purchases from Bachmann’s race. If true, it is a remarkable fall for a congresswoman who, until recently, seemed relatively safe in her predominantly conservative district. The race had become closer in recent days — the NRCC had transferred funds from Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) to Bachmann a little over a week ago.
In the days following her appearance on Hardball, however, Bachmann has watched as her challenger, El Tinklenberg raised more than a million dollars off her incendiary remarks. That surge in fundraising put Bachmann’s re-election in a far less certain position. Bachmann tried to stem the bleeding by telling the press she was sorry for her remarks. But with the national party now apparently pulling the plug, the situation has gone from bad to worse.
To be fair, this is likely not because the NRCC feels that the race is lost; it may be, but I doubt that it’s that much of a done deal at this point. More likely, and almost as damning, is that the NRCC has realized that it simply can’t afford to fight this battle with all the other contentious races around the country. Bachmann backed herself into a corner where it’s going to take more resources than the NRCC can muster in order to properly defend her (after all, she did raise over $1 million for her opponent). This is a bit of a catch-22 for the Republicans, however, because they’re pulling their ads because it’s getting too expensive to ensure a Bachmann win, but by pulling out they’re making that win all that more uncertain.
The bottom line is, no matter what the NRCC’s reasoning, that this is a good thing for El Tinklenberg and, by extension, Minnesota. Bachmann evidenced how totally nuts she is by calling for a new era of McCarthyism; this is not only dangerous, but it’s embarrassing for Minnesota. So, please, ensure that this woman’s career in politics comes to an end, donate to El Tinklenberg, volunteer on his campaign, or simply take a moment to learn about this compelling candidate. Our State’s dignity and our Country’s sanity may depend on it…
Well, Tink’s gain makes Madia’s march to victory a might bit tougher. It sure looks like the dough the ‘Cons were going to spend on Bachmann is headed Paulsen’s way.
But, when the going gets tough, the tough get going!
So, link here: http://www.madiaforcongress.com/
And give time and talent - Paulsen’s just as extremist as Bachmann; he’s just sneakier about it.