“Let me be absolutely clear — there are absolutely no negotiations between me and the Romney campaign regarding any pending endorsement of Governor Romney. I continue to speak with all the candidates and plan on uniting behind the presumptive nominee. The Boston Globe article today is completely false and I call on the Globe to retract their article.”

Bachmann Responds to Romney Endorsement Rumor is a post from: Michele Bachmann for President | MicheleBachmann.com

4Q Totals:

Contributions: $1,706,012.98
Cash on Hand: $358,724.66
Outstanding net obligations: $447,040.45 (with combined COH from authorized committee, www.michelebachmann.com)
Number of contributions: 34,872
Total number of contributors: 24,825
Average contribution: $49.22

“We are so thankful for all the support from donors across the country, and are especially proud of the large number of contributions from small donors,” said Bachmann for President Campaign Manager Keith Nahigian. “The campaign is in the process of quickly retiring outstanding obligations in short order.”

Bachmann for President Releases 4Q Fundraising Numbers is a post from: Michele Bachmann for President | MicheleBachmann.com

Urbandale, Iowa – Former Republican presidential candidate announced today she is stepping aside as a Republican presidential candidate. The following is text of her prepared remarks:

“Entrusted to every American is the responsibility to watch over our republic. From the pilgrims, to William Penn, to our founding fathers, we are encompassed about with a great cloud of witnesses that bear witness to the sacrifices made to establish our country and the precious principles of freedom that make it the greatest force for good on the planet. Each generation serves as the next stepping stone down the path of liberty.

“Everyday I am reminded of the connection we have to the principles of freedom and justice by a painting, Howard Chandler Christy’s scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States, which hangs in the East Grand Stairway of the United States Capitol.

“But never was the painting’s reminder more poignant than on the evening of March 21, 2010, the day Obamacare was passed. Staring out from the painting is the face of Ben Franklin as a consistent reminder of the fragile Republic he and the founders gave to us. That day served as the inspiration for my run for the presidency of the United States, because I believed firmly that what we had done in passing Obamacare endangered our Republic. I believed that it was my obligation to ensure that President Obama’s program of socialized medicine was stopped before it became fully implemented.

“And so my message has been the necessity for the complete repeal of Obamacare in this once in a lifetime campaign cycle. Obamacare represents the largest expansion of entitlement spending and playground of left wing social engineering in our country’s history and must be stopped. Its repeal is more than just cliche for me, it is essential to my core of conviction because Obamacare violates the fundamental rights of freedom at the core of our republic, including for the first time in the history of the country, taxpayer funded abortion.

“Deeply troubled by the state of our country, I ran for the Presidency foremost as an American citizen who believes in the foundation and greatness of our American principles. Our principles derive their meaning from the founders beliefs, rooted in the truths of the Bible.

“And, while a Congresswoman by title, a politician I will never be. Motivated not by vainglory or the promise of political power, I have served one singular purpose in Washington DC – to lead an effort begun by the people to restore America. I ran as the next stepping stone of passing on and protecting the torch of freedom. That duty required taking on the charge of repealing Obamacare and Dodd-Frank, which mandated ensuring the election of thirteen more republican senators to guarantee their demise.

“The implementation of Obamacare will represent a turning point for our country and our economy. And I worried what a future painting in Christy’s vain might depict should Obamacare be placed into effect. Would future generations ask of us, what did we do and what did we give up to ensure the survival of our republic? I ran because I realized that 2012 is our last chance to get rid of Obamacare and Dodd-Frank, and I knew how to get rid of them. And I ran not only for me, but also to elect 13 more United States senators who could help me repeal it.

“I ran because I have believed that since day one Barack Obama’s policies, based in socialism, are destructive to the very foundations of our republic. I ran because I wanted my children and all of the children of this country to live free and have better opportunities than their parents had. I ran to secure the promise of their future. And so I decided to stand up for our country and fight.

“And I’ll keep fighting the president’s agenda of socialism. And I’ll keep fighting for you. Fighting for more liberty and less government. Fighting to stop the overspending in Washington. Fighting to keep our country free, safe and sovereign. Fighting against crony capitalism in Washington. Fighting to end excessive government regulation and a tax code that is unfair and kills American competitiveness. Fighting to legalize American energy production. Fighting for American families. Fighting to protect life from conception until natural death. Fighting to protect traditional marriage. Fighting to secure our borders. And fighting for religious liberty. I will fight for this country and for the American people everyday in the way that God allows me.

“And so I came back here to this wonderful state where I was born and raised and that I’ve come to trust and love. And I had just one message: to tell you that I mean what I say and say what I mean. I’ve told you the truth that our country is in trouble and that this might be the last election to turn the country around before we go down the road to socialism to a burden of debt too heavy for our children to bear. I didn’t just tell you what the polls said you wanted to hear. I didn’t tell you what I knew to be false. I didn’t try to spin you. I listened to the people of Iowa and all across America, and they agree that President Obama and his liberal policies must be stopped and that we must repeal Obamacare.

“I sought nomination of the party of Lincoln and of Reagan that believes in the strength and goodness of the American people and that America is the greatest force for good on the planet. We don’t believe that government has the answers, but that it should respect the rights and opportunities of the people to whom we are accountable. We believe that government should do its job as enumerated by the constitution and not your job, and that it should do it without spending more than it takes in.

“Last night the people of Iowa spoke with a clear voice, and so I have decided to stand aside. I believe that if we are going to repeal Obamacare, turn our economy around and take back our country we must be united. I believe we must rally behind the person our country and our party selects to be that standard bearer. But make no mistake I will continue to be a strong voice. I will continue to stand and fight for this country and for the American people and for our freedom because Mr. Franklin and all of the founders, all of the men and women who given their last full measure of devotion are watching us. And we owe it to them, to our posterity, and to our God to keep our republic free.

“I will be forever grateful to this state and its people for launching us on this path with our victory in the Iowa Straw Poll. While I will not be continuing in this race, my faith in the Lord God Almighty, this country, in our republic, has been strengthened. As I have traveled around this state and the country I have seen the very best in America, our people. And I will always believe in the greatness of them and the greatness of our God.

“And, of course, I am deeply grateful to our entire campaign team, here in Iowa, in South Carolina and everywhere. I have no regrets. We never compromised our principles and we can leave this race knowing that we ran it with integrity and that we made an important contribution.

“I want to thank my husband, Marcus, and my entire family. They, along with the Lord’s provision of His incomprable faithfulness, have been my strength through the campaign. I look forward to the next chapter in God’s plan–He has one for each of us, you know, if we will only cooperate with Him. He has always had something greater around the corner beyond what any of us could have ever imagined. I have lived an incredibly blessed life and am grateful to have been part of this presidential campaign.

“Thank you, God Bless you and God Bless the United States of America.”

Bachmann Chooses to Step Aside as a Republican Presidential Candidate is a post from: Michele Bachmann for President | MicheleBachmann.com

Watch this special video about the importance of tonight’s caucuses and why Michele is the only candidate who will restore our Iowan values to Washington:

It’s time to make a stand, it’s time to take our nation back and bring our conservative voice back to the White House, it’s time to stand strong for Michele. Let’s make it count!

Stand Up is a post from: Michele Bachmann for President | MicheleBachmann.com

For the volunteers manning the phones, joining Michele at events, and displaying unmatched dedication towards her campaign, this does not appear to matter. Making thousands of calls each day just out of the Urbandale office alone, they’re a persistent reminder of the passion that exists towards Michele and her message of consistent conservatism. This is the passion that will help drive Michele towards a historic caucus victory tomorrow.

Tonight at 9PM, twenty two hours before Iowans start the process of choosing Iowa’s nominee to defeat Barack Obama, Michele will be coming to headquarters to countdown to Caucus Night with our fantastic team. It’s open to everyone and, if you’re in the area, we’d love to see you. View the details by visiting our Facebook page.

Not cold enough is a post from: Michele Bachmann for President | MicheleBachmann.com

Audio: PRESIDENTIAL SERIES – The Palin Update with Kevin Scholla: Michele Bachmann talks to Kevin is a post from: Michele Bachmann for President | MicheleBachmann.com

We appreciate all of your kind words and prayers throughout our journey and look forward to the days ahead until the caucus! Keep spreading Michele’s conservative beliefs with your friends and family and remember you can volunteer from the comfort of your own home by using our phone bank tool!
Bachmann Tour by the numbers:

Number of counties: 99
Number of counties to go: 0
Miles to date: 6,206
Number of Pizza Ranches visited: 20
Number of yard signs and placards distributed: 5,000
Most memorable moment: Having supporters see our bus and then jump in their cars to follow us to our next county!
Handshakes: Countless
Quality of voter contact: Priceless

99 counties is a post from: Michele Bachmann for President | MicheleBachmann.com

• Rev. Colleen Benway, Chariton
• Rev. Cecil Ballard and Susan Ballard, Marion
• Rev. Don Stuva and Wilma Stuva, Osceola
• Rev. Ron Brammer, Des Moines
• Rev. Joe Brown and Charity Brown, Washington
• Rev. Al Dean and Barb Dean, Spencer
• Chris Gable and Sarah Gable, Osceola
• Bill Graham, Marion
• Rev. Ed Hannahs, Marshalltown
• Rev. John Hulsizer, Dubuque
• Rev. Curtis Jarrell, Marshalltown
• Curt Langner and Tonya Langner, Everly
• Rev. Michael Ryan and Melissa Ryan, Pocahontas
• Lowell Scott, Norwalk
• Rev. Tom Shipley, Batavia

 

22 Additional Iowa Pastors, Church Leaders, Grassroots Activists Endorse Bachmann is a post from: Michele Bachmann for President | MicheleBachmann.com

By the end of the day, the Minnesota congresswoman’s presidential campaign bus tour should be through 96 of Iowa’s counties, leaving a final three for tomorrow.

On the road with Michele Bachmann: Day 10 is a post from: Michele Bachmann for President | MicheleBachmann.com

Bachmann said she would support a balanced budget amendment, but would not need one to ensure the budget remained balanced.

Michele Bachmann pitches her presidential priorities at Principal is a post from: Michele Bachmann for President | MicheleBachmann.com