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Minnesota's Bachmannization: Michele Bachmann's State Goes Radical

As Michele Bachmann and Tim Pawlenty flirt with 2012 presidential runs, their home state's GOP is increasingly radicalized. John Avlon on how the swing state became wingnut territory.

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Michele Bachmann spoke at a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 23. (Charlie Neibergall / AP Photo)

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