By Baird Helgeson Everybody knows Vikings quarterback Brett Favre is taking some time to decide whether to come back next season after Sunday's overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Hot Dish was sure Favre spent the day after the game scouring what surely must be his favorite Minnesota politics blog to see what U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann thinks about the idea of his return. Here's her unvarnished view: Favre should come back. "I think he was a great addition to the team and I'd love to see him back next year," Bachmann said Monday. Bachmann, a devout Vikings van, began a Monday news conference about the health care debate to talk about the team and the season. "On a personal note, I just want to say thank you to the Minnesota Vikings for a wonderful seasons that really gave us a lot of joy and a lot of hope," she said. Afterward, Hot Dish cornered Bachmann about the Favre situation. She recalled watching Favre being helped off the field after an ankle injury. "I was so impressed last night, when he got up and put his sock back on and got on the field," she said. "You know, I was concerned about him and his health, but I was so delighted." When it came to the heartbreaking loss, Bachmann took the long view on the season. "I think they provided a great season for us and I think we all needed that this winter," she said. "There's a lot of bad news. And the Vikings were a really great story for Minnesota."
