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A timeline of Michele Bachmann’s rise

From Jimmy Carter supporter to voice of the Tea Party, Michele Bachmann’s journey is epic.

From Jimmy Carter supporter to voice of the Tea Party, Michele Bachmann’s journey is epic. We’ve traced it here, going back to her graduation from Anoka High School in 1974. Navigate through the timeline by clicking on the arrows, or by using the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard. Read the explainer here.