If we Dems had a Bachmann who fervently talked about meeting the needs of the working class, we'd have a winner. Wait a minute, been there, done that.
The thing is that it no longer seems to matter what the candidate believes, or claims to believe. We who think it does seem to be in the minority.
So, it's the image. Feel-good political theater is when Michele Bachmann dances with her teddy bear of a husband on a campaign platform.
Can a white woman beat out a black man -- "give Obama a one-term presidency" -- in 2012? We just may have the opportunity to find out.
(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).