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The quote describes the Tea Party as a movement that emerged on its own rather than being organized from above. It also frames the movement as a reaction against the political agenda associated with Pelosi, Reid, and Obama.
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Originally said in English.
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About Michele Bachmann
American politician
Michele Bachmann is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Minnesota’s 6th congressional district from 2007 to 2015. A Republican, she also ran for president of the United States in the 2012 election. She represented Minnesota in Congress for four terms before leaving office in 2015. Her national campaign ended after the Iowa caucuses.
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