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    Michele Bachmann

    Statement about running for governor: "It would have to be if I felt like I was supposed to do it and right now I feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be. If my heart moved in the other direction and I had the tug, I'd do it. I wouldn't be afraid to run for office. I just don't feel the tug." — MPR, June 13, 2009

    Party: Republican

    Current government position: U.S. representative, 6th District

    Elected: 2006

    Term: Second

    Occupation:     Member of Congress

     

     

    Birth date: April 6, 1956

    Home: Stillwater

    Education: Winona State University; J.D., Oral Roberts University; L.L.M., College of William and Mary

    Website: Michele Bachmann and House site

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    E-mail: info@michelebachmann.com and http://bachmann.house.gov/Contact/ZipCode.htm

    Key issues and priorities: Bachmann favors increasing domestic oil production and nuclear power on energy issues, full tax deductibility for individual medical expenses and the My Health Care Freedom of Choice Act on health care, and is an advocate for the National Pro-Life Alliance. — Bachmann's website

    Political experience: Attorney for U.S. Treasury Department, Minnesota state senator, 2001-2006

    Background articles: "The Chosen One"

    "Why Michele Bachmann's Political Ideology Is the Boldest Among U.S. House Republicans"

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    Check out questions readers have for Minnesota's candidates for governor (and some answers) at 10Questions.com

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