Bachmann Tapes Apology Ad

The Politico reported today:

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) has taped an advertisement apologizing for her televised comments calling Barack Obama anti-American, according to a Republican source familiar with her campaign's decision.

Bachmann campaign spokeswoman Michelle Marston said the campaign will be airing a new advertisement this afternoon, but declined to comment specifically on whether Bachmann would be apologizing in the spot.

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The move comes as polling, both public and internal, shows Bachmann rapidly losing ground in her reelection bid. A University of Minnesota poll released today shows Bachmann trailing her Democratic opponent, Elwyn Tinklenberg, 45 percent to 43 percent. Those numbers are consistent with an automated SurveyUSA poll showing Bachmann trailing Tinklenberg 47 percent to 44 percent.

Watch:

The ad script:

"Once again, our nation is at a crossroads and it's a time for choosing. We could embrace government as the answer to our problems or we can choose freedom and liberty. I may not always get my words right but I know that my heart is right because my heart is for you, for your children and for the blessings of liberty to remain for our great country."

Bachmann does not directly address her comments or apologize to Obama in the ad. Other Republicans in tough spots have been more candid. In 2006, Rep. Don Sherwood (R-PA) apologized in an ad for having an affair. Recently Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) aired an ad apologizing for going on an Abramoff-funded trip to Scotland:

Comments

[idontknowanything]

What a phony.

[PLDChicago]

unban me

[klaw2r]

you call that an apology!! Seriously folks she is truly a right wing nutjob of the worst kind. What an idiot

[PLDChicago]

She needs to be reprogrammed.

[ebanks84]

Tee hee!

[PLDChicago]

There is serious mental illness here.

[Amalek]

Michelle, that is a little strong - people might misunderestimate you and think you were wrong. Let's change this sentence "I may not always get my words right " to "You may not always hear me right"

[PLDChicago]

I hope her opponent wins.

[Witchitalineman]

I hope Bachmann loses big time!

[Maka]

I wish the media would stop referring to Bachmann's new ad as an apology, because she doesn't actually apologize for anything what so ever! Give the public some credit, please. In fact, she side steps her flat out crazy remarks by claiming her heart is right and for me, or whatever tripe. For all I know, that's her special crazy-code for saying "In my heart, I truly believe Barack Obama is anti-American and a new UnAmerican Committee would be nifty!" *crazy wide-eyed stare*

I hope El crushes her on Election Day.

[old lady]

By the people.. for the people...
So how come our choices are wild-eyed whackos or repentent golddiggers? We must be a great people.

[helonias]

A p*ss poor one of that

[GenXer]

I'm sorry, I don't care for that sorry. Was there an appology in there some where?

I did not know the choice was a civil functioning government or freedom. What planet is she from. If you are anti-government but an elected official what is she doing, Sabbotage, so that people will not trust the government? Her job is supposed to be service, other wise what is the whole thing for?

[Amydan48]

Let's throw all the bums out!!

[bascombe]

why was that called an apology?

[scmucas2001]

It's the newest thing in apologies.

The non-apology apology!

Introduced by athletes and perfected by politicians!

Get yours today!

[TheWordman]

I'm sorry if you were offended by this apology.

[bellabeach]

Feeney go away...these people have soooo much arrogance and egos, they need to go into hiding and contemplate their souls...

[bellabeach]

I would not go so far as to call her a pretty face a deranged face yes!! I thought she was crazy when I first saw her on TV and then she opened her mouth...

[scmucas2001]

I don't know if this is intentional on the part of HuffPo or not, but this woman looks severely unbalanced in every single picture on this web page.

[IHIRB]

No, I live in her district, and I can tell you that she always looks that way. Bug eyed. Perma grin. Nodding like she's upselling appetizers at Friday's.