Bachmann drops bid for GOP Conference Chair

Kerry Picket The Washington Times - November 11, 2010, 01:52AM

Michele Bachmann, Minnesota Republican, dropped her bid to become House Republican Conference chair. In a statement, Ms. Bachman released on Wednesday night, she threw her support behind Rep. Jeb Hensarling, Texas Republican:

“Jeb has demonstrated his commitment to limited government, reduced spending and lower taxes and he will be a strong voice for the Tea Party’s call for these values.”

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The Minnesota Republican’s withdrawal now means that Republican leadership slots remain uncontested.

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Kerry Picket

Kerry Picket is a White House correspondent for The Washington Times.

Picket covered the hill at other DC-based outlets including the Daily Caller and the Washington Examiner. Before that, she produced news for Robin Quivers of The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM, wrote entertainment news for MTV Radio, and worked as a production assistant at MTV.com.

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