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Bachmann: CBS Marginalized Me

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Says she has proof she was ignored at debate.

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Can Michele Bachmann get some attention please? The GOP candidate told reporters after last night’s debate that she was purposely left on the sidelines—and she has proof. “Clearly, we received an email today, unintentionally, that CBS had an effort not to ask questions,” Bachmann said. “That was their effort, I don’t know why.” Apparently, Bachmann’s campaign manager had inadvertently been copied on an email from a CBS staffer who instructed colleagues not to ask many questions to Bachmann because “she’s nearly off the charts.” Huntsman complained also, likening himself to being in “Siberia” at the debate.

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