Bachmann praises Obama's win, now

[Perky]

After suggesting that Barack Obama had anti-American views in an exchange three weeks ago with MSNBC host Chris Matthews, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) told Politico Thursday that she was “extremely grateful that we have an African-American who has won this year.” She called his victory “a tremendous signal we sent.”

“I have not seen the United States as a racist nation,” said Bachmann, who represents Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District, in the east-central part of the state. “In my district, I don’t sense racism, and that’s why I’m thankful that hopefully this will send a national signal across our country that America is not a nation made up of racists. ... On the same hand, I hope that the national media will not confuse disagreement with Obama’s policy positions with being consumed racism.”

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15378.html

[firedupdem]

1. I still cannot believe she kept her job. What a loser she is. n/t

[Metta]

2. She's covering her ass and trying to deflect fire.

Happy karma, Michele.

[nuxvomica]

3. This is a talking point you are going to hear a lot from the RW

They are going to dismiss any act of racism by saying that because Obama was elected it's proof that America is racism-free. Watch out for it.

[Elidor]

4. 'We' sent? WE SENT???

'WE' SENT???

Argh. My head asplodes.

It's time for the house to fall on her already.

[Left Is Write]

5. "A tremendous signal WE sent", Michele? WE sent that signal?

No, I don't think YOU sent that signal at all, Michele.

[Tarheel_Dem]

6. Does anyone know how Obama fared in her district? (nt)