I guess Michelle Bachmann’s mouth was more destructive that I thought. The Huffington Posthttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/22/gop-pulling-its-ads-from_n_136941.html] is reporting that the NRCC is pulling its ads on her behalf.
Five days after Rep. Michele Bachmann went on a McCarthy-esque rant suggesting Barack Obama was unpatriotic and urging the major newspapers of the country to investigate anti-American sentiment in Congress, the national Republican political parties are running for cover.
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.
Have a great early retirement, Michelle!
The NRCC must have done some internal polling so bad it made bailing her out seem hopeless. That’s the only thing I can think of.
But with the NRCC now spending cash for TV buys in NE-02, IN-03, and KY-02, they undoubtedly are being forced to make some touch choices right now.