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Rep. Michelle Bachmann’s Apology Fail

Oct 25, 2008
Minnesota Rep. Michelle Bachmann apparently understood that she needed to do a little spin control following her jaw-dropping flirtation with McCarthyism on "Hardball" last week, but she apparently didn't feel the need to apologize to anyone, judging by her latest campaign spot.

Gingrich: Bailout Plan ‘Un-American’

Sep 29, 2008
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson certainly has his Democratic detractors, but they aren't the only ones who have some serious doubts about his controversial $700-billion bailout plan. In an appearance on ABC's "This Week With George Stephanopolous" on Sunday, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich blasted Paulson's plan, calling it "un-American" and even opining that Paulson should have resigned.