GOP DROPS FUNDING FOR CRAZY AMERICA-HATING CANDIDATE
Via TPM, Michelle Bachmann’s in trouble:
A Republican source has confirmed to Election Central that the NRCC is indeed pulling all its advertising for Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), whose antics since her McCarthyist rant on Hardball have quickly put this once-safe incumbent in serious danger. Several hundred-thousand dollars worth of TV time had previously been reserved on Bachmann’s behalf, but now it has all been cancelled.
Bear in mind that Bachmann was heavily favored to win re-election before this whole mess happened, but since then her Democratic opponent has received $1.3 million in online donations and another $1 million in commitments from the DCCC. The national party is now directing its attention to other races.
You may remember Ms. Bachmann from appearances such as this:
Now what’s truly funny isn’t specifically that the GOP is dropping her funding, but why. It’s not that the GOP has a problem with nativists, racists, and other halfwit know-nothings: that’s their base, even if the party would rather the base would stay in the attic with Crazy Uncle Louie.
The reason is that the GOP is defending a lot more seats because of retirements and also because their brand is in the toilet. Making matters worse is that they’re at a distinct financial disadvantage as well. THAT’S why they’re dropping Michelle Bachmann. It’s just business, she’s damaged goods, and it’s better to reallocate the party’s resources where they might do some good and bail out the sinking ship.
Serves her right.
