Bachmann claims she only endorsed part of radical pledge
Rep. Michele Bachmann may be surging in the 2012 polls, but the right-wing presidential contender is on the defensive over her endorsement of a provocative pledge...
From Political Correction:
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) may be surging in the 2012 polls, but the right-wing presidential contender is on the defensive over her endorsement of a provocative Family Leader pledge, which suggested that black children were better off under slavery than they are today. Last night on Fox News’ Hannity, Bachmann once again attempted to explain away the controversy, saying that the offensive language simply was not part of the document she signed.
SEAN HANNITY: What was the statement that you signed about African-American children, when you said they were more likely to grow up in a two-parent household before slavery was outlawed? Which statement in particular and what were you referring to?
BACHMANN: That statement was not on the document that I signed. Apparently, the group had a statement about that in another part that they’ve now since removed and gotten rid of and disavowed.
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just want to make it absolutely clear. I abhor slavery. Slavery was a terrible part of our nation’s history. It’s good that we no longer have slavery and under no circumstances would any child be better off growing up under slavery. But that isn’t what I signed. That isn’t what I believe.
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