Michele Bachmann Targeted By California Gay Rights Activists With Madonna Flash Mob Dance Routine

Gay rights activists protested Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann's appearance at the California Republican Party convention Friday by staging a flash mob-style dance routine.

The soundtrack, Madonna's "Like a Prayer," was meant to call attention to the Minnesota congresswoman's anti-gay rhetoric and the controversial therapy methods reportedly practiced at the Christian counseling clinic she and her husband own, according to the Courage Campaign.

"Politicians like Rep. Bachmann need to understand that you can't simply "pray the gay away," the group stated in a release.

Bachmann was also pressed about her views on homosexuality during an appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno Friday.

"That whole 'pray the gay away' thing, I don't get it," Leno said.

Bachmann tried to deflect Leno's question with a joke, pointing to her hair and saying, “When I heard that I really thought it was like kind of a mid-life crisis line, like, 'Pray away the gray.'"

The joke fell flat.

"It sounds like, if two gay people want to get married, that's their business, that doesn't concern us,” Leno continued. "Why is that even an issue?"

"I know gay families that are married, they have children. And they're wonderful people. It doesn't seem like they shouldn't be allowed to be happy,” Leno said. “But I'm not going to change your mind on that one.”

This isn't the first time gay rights activists have targeted Bachmann.

In June, Rachel E. B. Lang attempted to throw glitter on the congresswoman as she left the stage at the conservative RightOnline conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

“Glittering” has been a popular stunt among gay rights activists. Newt Gingrich and Tim Pawlenty have also been glitter-bombed.

Comments

[AngrymanT]

12:24 AM on 10/02/2011

Michelle Bachmann KNOWS that Pray the Gay away, DOESN'T WORK!!! Look at her husband!

[jellojello]

09:33 AM on 09/29/2011

What a beautiful and peaceful contrast to Michele Bachmann's hateful rhetoric!

[Cam Brunner]

12:35 AM on 09/28/2011

Michele Bachmann and her husband are both very far out. Not good for the U.S. She is running on her own “gay agenda” platform. We are closing schools, laying people off. Families are being foreclosed on and being put out in the streets. And all this Republican running for President and her husband can do is talk about is “praying away the gay”. It is a good money maker for her, but we have bigger things to do, and I am hopping God has too. If you or your church has the gay agenda on your mind, all the time you may need to set down and talk with someone. We need to start looking at what is best for the country. Not our own religion’s views, that blow in the wind.

[Krisgi]

10:10 AM on 09/22/2011

Congratulations to all for this iniciative. Bachmann and other politicians of the same homophobic ilk take note: Gay is here to stay. EQUAL RIGHTS FOR EVERYONE.

[AngrymanT]

12:25 AM on 10/02/2011

Gays have been here since, Air!! I don't understand why these conservatives make such a big deal out of other peoples lives!

[AstorsCatfish]

01:33 AM on 10/02/2011

I'm working 60 - 100 hrs/week doing mostly concrete, constructive things, like repairing, designing and building research equipment. I guarantee you I don't have time to try to run everybody's lives. They must have way too much time on their hands. And you know what they say - idle hands are the devil's workshop.

[TarzanaGirl]

12:35 AM on 09/22/2011

C'mon everybody...it's so OBVIOUS...Michelle is just upset that Marcus forgot to register in time to be one of the dancers.

[RockingJamboree]

08:21 PM on 09/20/2011

I love flash mobs. I love the surprise and joy of them. I love the commitment of getting so many people to learn and execute the same dance. This made me VERY happy. Thank you. But, the mob were wearing similar T-shirts. What group were they with? And why doesn't the article mention that?

[kathy smelser]

10:22 AM on 09/20/2011

this video is great and should be done every time she shows up to speak

[section 8]

03:01 AM on 09/20/2011

I'm hetro, married, and I support the gay rights movement and the Courage Campaign. It's time to stop the intolerance, the prejudice, and the discrimination. This video just put a smile on my face great protest and flash mob combined.

[MAX1]

01:40 AM on 09/20/2011

Wow, I was on a totally different thread and just submitted a long post (52 words too long), hit OK on pop up notice of comment length. In the past, it usually let me edit my comment. This time, the page refreshed and this thread was showing. I never saw this article until this refresh happened.

[termgirl]

02:12 AM on 09/20/2011

Hey Max.
Long time, no see.
Sorry for your HP problems.

[MAX1]

01:36 AM on 09/20/2011

.
Bob Dylan - Mr. Tambourine Man Original
http://youtu.be/oVuVXqWfQeE
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[Paintio]

12:52 AM on 09/20/2011

See...........I thought this was what a flash mob was, though this was a protest as well. But, I've been seeing in the news recently people saying that flash mobs are dangerous and to be prevented if possible. Can anyone help me with my confusion?

[dollbaby]

12:02 AM on 09/20/2011

well they did a great flash mob!!!

[Cascadoux]

10:49 PM on 09/19/2011

Yes! Pray the hate away! I tried to pray away the Gay as a young Pentecostal Youth Minister, and even submitted to a 24 hour exorcism, but the minister, who was a revivalist, called me in front of the crusade attendees, and told me that she had a word from my father, "I have made you just the way you are; to undo that, you would be telling me that I made a mistake." I have since returned to my original faith, the one I had of the Divine, all through the eyes of a child. Life is beautiful!

[Krisgi]

10:13 AM on 09/22/2011

Exorcism? Good grief. What a horrible thing to have to deal with...

I´m so glad that life is beautiful for you and that you are happy just being yourself. Live it to the fullest and enjoy every minute.

[Cascadoux]

02:28 PM on 09/22/2011

Thank you! I am doing my best.

[ryanbrimfield]

09:35 PM on 09/19/2011

awsome

[rockgod]

09:17 PM on 09/19/2011

Why does anyone care what this lady says? She's not going to win anything. Stop giving her the time of day and she WILL go away!

[HaringFan1]

01:40 PM on 10/03/2011

Good point!