From the Cracker Squire Archives: GOP Has a Lightning Rod, and It’s Not Palin

A post done over a year ago (10-15-09) entitled "GOP Has a Lightning Rod, and It’s Not Palin" is sure proving to be the case. The post notes in part:

On Capitol Hill, Ms. Bachmann is viewed with disdain by Democrats who see her as a wacky purveyor of outrageous claims and criticisms. Leading Republicans wince occasionally at her appearances on the floor and on television, but they also see her as someone with telegenic appeal who can energize conservatives and aggravate Democrats and they are not likely to rein her in.
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For what is going on now with her, see Saturday's The New York Times and Washington Post.