Bachmann: Sarah Palin's political power 'shouldn’t be undersold'

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Minneosta's Rep. Michele Bachmann has sent Gov. Sarah Palin a thank you note in the form of a Politico op-ed. In it, she debunks an attempt by some GOP Lite drinker at the anti-Palin Frum Forum to use Bachmann's fundraising success to make the amount of money raised by SarahPAC appear somehow less impressive. As with most attacks on Gov. Palin by Vichy Republicans, the meme was quickly seized upon by the left and spread to nutroots blogs. But Rep. Bachmann quickly shot down the narrative in her opinion piece:

I would like to take this opportunity and thank the author who has taken note of our successful fundraising quarter. Every donor is a blessing and symbolizes the hope I hold that we can and will get our country back on the right track.

However, I would respectfully disagree with some points when it comes to former Gov. Sarah Palin’s fundraising ability. It is important to recognize Palin’s effect on our fundraising numbers. Our successful fundraising is due, in part, to the fact that she dedicated her time and efforts to come to Minnesota in April to help my reelection campaign.

My race wasn’t the only race that Palin worked hard to raise money for. She’s lent her presence to raising money for nonprofits and political groups, as well as other candidates. Her effect on all aspects of politics shouldn’t be undersold. We are all grateful for her support of constitutional conservatives around the nation.

As to my campaign’s fundraising, I know House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has a very different plan for my life — something other than serving in the House. Pelosi is no small threat. This is why Palin graciously agreed to make me one of the first 2010 candidates for whom she campaigned.

Well said, Congresswoman. Read the full opinion piece by Rep. Bachmann here.

Related: Rep. Bachmann is taking steps to form a House Tea Party Caucus.

- JP