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Bachman, Tinklenberg appear locked in tight 6th District race
If ever there was a sign the race is tightening in Minnesota's 6th District, it was a statement by Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann in Thursday's debate. "Well, my opponent can be emphatic as he wants to be, but actually he is more in line with the President's policies than I am." It was the first time Bachmann seemed concerned about being linked to President Bush, whom she famously held onto until she could kiss at his 2007 State of the Union address. Democrat Elwin Tinklenberg senses an opportunity. "I mean the one thing we know about Rep. Bachmann is how publicly, how passionately, how thoroughly she has embraced this president," Tinklenberg told KARE 11. This week, Tinklenberg sent eamils to supporters proudly announcing the National Democratic Party made the 6th District part of it's "Red to Blue" campaign, meaning there will be an influx of advertising money. He's also seen his own fundraising surge and polls conducted by both parties now place Tinklenberg, once considered a long shot, within four or five points. Representative Bachmann has noticed a change too, a fundraising appeal sent to her supporters says "A republican victory in the 6th District is far from a done deal." Political analyst Steve Smith says Tinklenberg has a chance. "Two years ago, Bachmann won the contest 50-42, but with an endorsed Independence Party candidate picking up eight percent." This year, Tinklenberg has been endorsed by the Independence party, as well as the DFL. It helps his electoral math, especially in a year that already is looking rough for Republicans. KARE 11 tried to interview Michelle Bachmann for this story, but her campaign said she was not available. A spokeswoman pointed out, Bachmann still has a million dollars more than Tinklenberg in cash-on-hand and said Bachmann is taking nothing for granted in this race.
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