No, Michele Bachmann doesn't have any dread disease. And, her disability with migraines is not something that should prevent her from seeking office (says the woman whose migraine is being controlled with a Tylenol #3 as she types).
This, however, is an excellent reason to have Representative Bachmann slink off into the sunset....
Michael Gerson makes a very strong case that Representative Michele Bachmann, who said earlier this week that the HPV vaccine might cause mental retardation, “seems prone to a serious condition: the compulsive desire to confirm every evangelical stereotype of censorious ignorance.” Ms. Bachmann, meanwhile, has dug in, insisting she will not apologize for her remarks.
She should.
What Ms. Bachmann said in the aftermath of the GOP debate is beyond ignorant and beyond even stupid; it was downright harmful, raising concerns about a vaccine that are simply not true (we saw a similar thing happen with childhood vaccines and autism). By now Ms. Bachmann surely must know that — and so for her to continue to stand behind her comments is irresponsible and even disgraceful.
And - if you are still thinking that she is not toast, then read this.
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