Monday, November 07, 2011

She may be crazy, but she is whip smart

Michelle Bachmann, like much of the Republican field, may be crazy, but they are relentlessness smart and on-topic when they talk.
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Once again, in an interview she talked about how horrible it was that Congress set light bulb standards and how Republicans are trying to over turn them.
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But Republicans actually set the standards and voted it into law.  The standards passed in 2007, under George W. Bush's management.  It was part of the Republican-backed energy bill.  It was sponsored by the Republican Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee Rep. Fred Upton (R-Michigan).
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But you wouldn't know that from their talk or stories.  Democrats are HORRIBLE at communication.
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This isn't to blame the Republicans for anything.  It is to say that they are smart and on message.  Michelle Bachmann is never called on this.  And it is a simple easy talking point "Democrats even want to tell you what light bulb to use."  It is not true - but it is effective.