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“I would agree that President Carter didn't live up to the expectation we all had when he came in 1976. My husband and I were young idealists who worked on his campaign.”

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Michele Bachmann

Michele Bachmann is an American politician born on April 6, 1956. She served as a U.S. Representative, representing Minnesota's 6th district. Bachmann is known for her conservative political stance and has been involved in various political movements. She also ran as a Republican presidential candidate in the 2012 election. more

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