Crazy Eyes Raises Big Bucks

The Hill reports that Michele Bachmann is raising some serious cash for her campaign.

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) raised more than $2 million in the two and a half weeks since she announced her candidacy and has $4 million cash on hand after a $2 million transfer from her House account, according to CBS News. Bachmann's fundraising prowess is only the latest good sign for the Minnesotan. Polls show her leading the pack in early-voting Iowa, where she grew up, and she has also gained in New Hampshire, the second state to cast its ballots.

Last week Mitt Romney's campaign reported having $12M on hand.

A Different Kind Of Hood

Submitted by JMG reader Sean Chapin.

UPDATE: For those who say the above image goes too far, let's not forget the below actual sign carried by one NOM supporter.

Minnesota To NOM: Reveal Your Donors

Minnesota has rejected NOM's bid to keep its donors secret. (Not that it matters as NOM has refused to comply with similar rulings in other states.) The Minnesota Family Council opposes the decision, of course.

Tom Prichard, president of the Minnesota Family Council, argued that if donors are disclosed it "would have a significant chilling effect on free speech. Even in Minnesota already it's gotten heated in some respects." "The concern is harassment, property damage, a chilling effect. If I know I have to disclose my name, I'm not going to get involved with the Minnesota Family Council," Prichard told the board. The campaign board disagreed, and in a 5-1 vote ruled Thursday that corporations that give over $5,000 to a campaign for or against a ballot measure must disclose the names of their donors who have given over $1000.