In the category of ‘You Can’t Make This Shit Up’, Michele Bachmann’s son has joined AmeriCorp through their Teach for America program. Bachmann, of course, has said that AmeriCorps is the equivalent of re-education camps.
Also in Minnesota, a Republican has been called by God to run for governor.
In Illinois the race to replace Roland Burris just got a bit more crowded.
As for Mark Kirk’s open House seat (IL-10), it looks like Dan Seals has the early inside-track to win the nomination.
Rep. Mary Fallin (R-OK) is burnishing her conservative credentials for a gubernatorial run by making a fuss over health care plans that cover abortion.
Got any news from the Midwest?
