Bachmann joins Iowa TV fray

On the day before the Iowa caucuses, Michele Bachmann joined the TV fray with an ad titled "Iron Lady."

January 2, 2012 at 11:40PM
Michele Bachmann visited small businesses in West Des Moines Monday.
Michele Bachmann visited small businesses in West Des Moines Monday. She signed autographs in a small floral shop there and posed for photos with supporters. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

After millions have been spent on ads by her rivals in tomorrow's Iowa presidential caucuses, Minnesota Republican Michele Bachmann finally got on the air Monday. She's last in the polls, and apparently down on her funds as well, which would be the only way to explain why she waited until the last day to put an ad up on TV. A little late, but at least she leaves Iowa caucus-goers on an up note. It's titled "Iron Lady," following her recent campaign theme channeling the consistently conservative spirit of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

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The following is the full text of the ad:
"Born and raised in Iowa, only one candidate has been a consistent conservative fighter who fought Obamacare, who fought increasing our debt ceiling – even as other Republicans were cutting deals with Obama. An expert in tax law who will fight for deep cuts in spending to reduce America's debt, restore our economy and create real jobs – and she'll never back down. One of our own… Michele Bachmann for President. I'm Michele Bachmann and I approve this message."

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