Michele Bachmann Fundraising Appeal: Democrats Are Trying to Defeat Me

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) is raising money at her campaign website by saying Democrats are trying to defeat her—despite her recent announcement that she would not seek re-election in 2014, the Smart Politics blog at the University of Minnesota points out: 

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Obama and the Democrats are targeting Michele for speaking out against their extreme liberal agenda. They will do, say and spend whatever it takes to defeat her.

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I'm not retiring, I'm not going silent, I'm not quitting my public involvement. In fact I may run for another public office. That could happen. But for right now I think I'm going to find a different perch in order to be able to weigh in on these matters. Sometimes you can be more effective on the outside than on the inside. I've done everything I possible could on the inside. But I still intend to be in on the fight. 

• Former state representative and GOP candidate for governor Tom Emmer announced he is running. 
• Former state Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch, also a Republican, said she is not running. 
• Judy Adams of Circle Pines announced she is joining the race as a DFLer.