July 08, 2011 07:28 PM UTC

Bachmann Rooting for Higher Unemployment?

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• by: Colorado Pols

There is probably a correlation between unemployment rates and Republican chances at defeating President Obama and gaining seats in Congress in 2012. Republicans likely benefit politically if the economy does not recover faster, and to pretend otherwise would be sticking your head in the sand.

Still…that doesn’t mean you should just come out and say that. But that’s not how Republican Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann rolls, apparently. Here’s what she said on CNBC this morning:

Presidential candidate Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) was asked about this morning’s dismal jobs report and whether higher unemployment rates might help her chances of winning in 2012. “Does it strike you that as the unemployment rate goes up, your chances of winning office also go up?” host Carl Quintanilla asked. “Well, that could be. Again, I hope so,” Bachmann replied.

Yup. Michele Bachmann, one of the favorites to win the GOP nomination for President.