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Bachmann Flap Leads to Poll Dip

Minnesota Rep. in statistical dead heat with Dem challenger after 'anti-American' gaffe

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 24, 2008 4:02 PM CDT

(Newser) – Republican Michele Bachmann is now trailing the Democratic challenger for her House seat, Minnesota Public Radio reports, with Elwyn Tinklenberg up 45%-43%. Bachmann’s recent comments about “anti-American” sentiment in Congress appear partly to blame; 40% of respondents said her remarks had made them less likely to vote for her, compared to 8% who were encouraged.

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Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. (AP Photo)

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Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells reporters that Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann's comment that Barack Obama "may have anti-American views" reflects poorly on Bachmann. (AP Photo)

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Bachmann Flap Leads to Poll Dip