August 29, 2011 06:29 PM UTC

Is Represenative Bachmann trying to lose?

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• by: Urban Snowshoer

The latest gaffe from the Congresswoman involves a claim that Hurricane Irene is a sign Congress needs to change. See: http://www.reuters.com/article…

I don’t like the Congressional infighting any more than anyone else does–If I could have my way both parties would act like adults and find a way to compromise in meaningful way.  

Nearly every presidential candidate has made a gaffe or misstatement at some point or another: it’s difficult to completely avoid when you’re in the spotlight constantly. Nonetheless suggesting  that the residents of the South, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and other affected areas are nothing more than collateral damage is downright insensitive, and ultimately counterproductive. Remarks like these won’t be easy–though they won’t be impossible–to walk away from.  

The Congresswoman’s rhetoric is almost reminiscent of of what Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson said about the September 11th attacks.