Michele Bachmann aborts her leadership campaign

Too bad - would've been awesome to see her lose by 200 votes.

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann dropped out of the race for House Republican Conference chair on Wednesday night, ensuring that the GOP’s leadership elections will go on without any serious competition.

In a statement sent to a handful of reporters Wednesday evening, the tea party favorite said that Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling has her “enthusiastic support for his candidacy” for the top messaging post in the GOP...

Bachmann was facing what appeared to be flagging support within the GOP caucus in her bid for the leadership position, even though she had touted support from the tea party movement.

Perhaps Michele would have the confidence of more of her colleagues if she was capable of answering questions directly without deflecting to memorized responses, or didn't wear that same creepy, plastic expression on her face all the time.

Another day, another defeat for the Tea Party.