Michele Bachmann Asked If She Accepts Chris Wallace's Apology For 'Flake' Question (VIDEO)

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) says it's "insulting" that Fox News host Chris Wallace asked her if she's a "flake" when she appeared on his program on Sunday morning.

Wallace apologized for the question in a web video after he interviewed the presidential hopeful.

“A lot of you were more than perturbed, you were upset and felt that I had been rude to her," says Wallace in the clip posted online. "And since in the end it’s really all about the answers, and not about the questions, I messed up, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean any disrespect.”

Asked if she accepts the apology by ABC News' Jon Karl, Bachmann said, "I think that it's insulting to insinuate that a candidate for president is less than serious. I'm a very serious individual." When pressed on the matter further she said, "Those are the small issues. I'm focused on the big ones."

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Below, video of the apology issued by Wallace.

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Comments

[syrius]

09:18 AM on 08/01/2011

Bachmann 2012!!! Mmmmm wholesome flaky goodness!

[Iceguy75]

08:51 PM on 07/04/2011

What the Flake is up with PorkyBigGovernmentBachman?

[karen roselle]

07:24 AM on 07/01/2011

...............and what's up with her husband? He's worst then she is. And please whoever is inchange of video's of these two dancing please post a "WARNING" before I have to look at that again. LOL

[karen roselle]

07:16 AM on 07/01/2011

this lady better get some thick skin if she's serious about the 2012 election. Boohoo he called me a Flake. What about all the really awful things Fox and others have said about the leader of our Country? I still don't hear anybody apologizing to him. And what about the F U things they print and say about our First Lady? Those people can't shine that ladies shoes. Get over it Michele and stop acting so wierd.

[swerver]

08:34 PM on 06/30/2011

“If she gets the nomination­, there should be no debates just a simple Q&A test between her and Obama. Just like a game show, they could even be in sound proof boxes on the stage and Alex Trebec could em-cee.
"Mr. President, what is the capital of Tasmania? "...."Hoba­rt, Alex.
"Ms Bachmann , what is the capital of Canada?"..­...."Of where? I don't understand the question! Is this a trick question? I love America and our troops"
"Mr. President, What year was Abraham Lincoln born?".".F­ebruary 12, 1809 Alex."
"Ms. Bachman, What year were you born?"....­..."Oh c'mon that's a gotcha question! This isn't fair! I love apple pie and Jesus, and the flag ."
"Mr President, what colors are in the Italian flag?".......".Red, white and Green, Alex"
"Ms. Bachman., what is your favorite color?"............"Hey how come he get's the easy ones? Abortion is wrong ! God say's so, but executing poor black men is what we in this country do best! I'm outta here, so unfair! Screw you Mr. Smarty pants President!"

[macewan]

10:01 AM on 08/01/2011

:-)

[jesus rangel]

07:41 PM on 06/30/2011

The biggest flake who has ever run for president. Palin a lot smarter. Bachmann claims a post doctorate degree. Has anyone ever seen her grades and transcripts or even her thesis? What is she hiding? The media ought to launch an investigation.

[donepretending]

02:06 PM on 06/29/2011

continued......

So yah, you can say that the recession was over, I will give you that small wedge. But after having to close my business and watching so many of my fellow business associates loose theirs as well in 2009-10; I would have to say you used selective information to suit your narrative. Bottom line....the assertion is rather weak.

The current economic indicators do point to a double dip. Yes, we are heading into another downturn.....any guesses why? GOP would rather play with our livelyhood to see the dems fall than actually do their job.

Look, I'm sure nothing I say here is going to make a difference to your narratives. But, I'm going to leave this discussion (huge waste of my time.....no reasoning with a parrot, I'm sure.) Good luck trying to convince us left leaners that you're fighting the good fight......I'm sure it's incredibly fulfilling to be making nickels by baiting.

[donepretending]

02:06 PM on 06/29/2011

duriostellaj: 7:13pm 6/27/11

"Name on thing that is not factual - just one. didn't think so."
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Okay, you and your friend here are way too full of yourselves. Here's the thing.....no one takes people serious who go around answering their own questions. It kind of proves my point as well. You don't want facts you want information (lies) that suits your narrative. That is.....bad dems, bad Obama.....look what they have done!

Here's some info swe=etie, and you can take it to the bank.....nothing pulled out of thin air here.

Bush's unemployment figures: January 2001= 4.2%
January 2009= 7.6%

Bush's deficit figures: January 2001= 5.73 trillion in debt
January 2009= 10.7 trillion in debt


Sept. 2010 NBER declared the worst recession in over 50 years was over in June 2009 amid cries of indignation. It was hotly debated and many felt premature to say the longest recession since the great depression was over, but many economic indicators showed this to be the case. The NBER issued a statment after receiving ever increasing criticism that read....."we are only saying that things started to get better in June 2009, not that times are good."

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[Rene S Pintor]

04:00 PM on 07/05/2011

You forgot "2002-2009" for Bush. It took 8 years to be in the mess. If you're educated that you claim to be, it's not an overnight process. Yes Obama is way over his head with economy but at least the man tried where your cronies GOP congress don't bother to work with the man.The GOP don't care about the poor and the middle class. All you guys care about is putting money from tax breaks you guys receive putting in your pockets.

[westernmass]

01:57 PM on 06/28/2011

Yeah Chris you messed up, by asking an unrehersed and honest question we all want to be answered. The faux news channel has again to apologize to another future fox commentator.

[Javalation]

01:23 PM on 06/28/2011

Without the "flake" question, the interview was a soft ball love fest. If Wallace were a real journalist, instead of a straight man for conservatives, he would have pressed her to answer questions instead of allowing her to change the subject whenever she chose.

[TFProleteriat]

01:14 PM on 06/28/2011

Anyone who poses questions that require more than "Yes" "no" or "I love Jebus" to this woman owes her an apology. They are insulting her intelligence, because we all know she can't answer a question that requires more than a three word answer.

[Colman Barbershop]

12:36 PM on 06/28/2011

She is a joke and he should not have apologized for a simple question. I'm sure the Fox network was pissed that he didn't placate her needs for easy specific questions. A real interviewer should never apologize for questioning, it's their job. It's up to her as how to answer or not answer at all. Also it was a easy place for her to show some humility and self deprecation. Missed it, now she is simply another "Palin". At least Katie couric didn't apologize.

[chucknchar]

12:25 PM on 06/28/2011

Mike Wallace once asked Anatolia Korhomeini that Sadat of Egypt called him a "tyrant" and said "forgive me, his words not mine" its seems Mike's kid could have phased his question the same.

[Zhenya]

12:10 PM on 06/28/2011

The entire interview preceding the remark was filled with truly flakey statements by Bachmann.
I almost think Wallace was being kind in providing her with some rebuttal to the impression she would have made on any attentive viewer. Looks and folksiness are not the only credentials for the job, after all. At least for some of us.

[Shifu]

12:03 PM on 06/28/2011

The repubs are now in the position that they have SS and medicare in their sights. What they are trying to do now is get a Democratic president to strip the programs so we don't default. If Obama caves in to these disgusting people it will mean the end of the Democratic Party. Bachman is a perfect foil for the Koch Brothers and the other clients of the republican party. The latest thing that is mind boggling is the refusal to force the companies who have set up off shore to pay their fair share of taxes. Grover Norquist put the stop to that recommendation.
If Obama doesn't stand firm we are in for a long dark night of the soul.I would rather we default then gave in..

[Rene S Pintor]

04:01 PM on 07/05/2011

Amen brother.