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Bachmann Drops Out of Tea Party Convention

Concerned about pricey tickets, profit motives of the organizers

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 29, 2010 6:07 AM CST | Updated Jan 29, 2010 7:19 AM CST

(Newser) – More turmoil for the National Tea Party Convention: Firebrand Michele Bachmann is dropping out. The Minnesota congresswoman says she's decided against speaking at next week's event in Nashville over concerns that organizers are fleecing the political faithful. Sarah Palin remains on the docket, with a...   Read full story »

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