Michele Bachmann

Date of Birth: April 6, 1956

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Michele Bachmann is an American politician and former member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Minnesota’s 6th congressional district from 2007 to 2015. Born Michele Marie Amble, she has been a prominent figure in the Republican Party, known for her conservative views and strong advocacy for the Tea Party movement. Bachmann graduated from Winona State University and later obtained a law degree from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Laws in tax law from the William & Mary Law School. She began her political career in the Minnesota State Senate in 2000, where she served until her election to Congress. During her time in the House, Bachmann was known for her outspoken and often controversial statements on various issues, including health care, taxes, and social policies. In 2011, she announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for President of the United States but suspended her campaign after the Iowa caucuses in early 2012.

5 Interesting Facts about Michele Bachmann

1. Michele Bachmann was the first Republican woman to represent Minnesota in Congress.

2. She founded the House Tea Party Caucus in July 2010.

3. Bachmann is a former federal tax litigation attorney.

4. She has fostered 23 children over the years, in addition to raising her own biological children.

5. In 2013, Bachmann announced that she would not seek re-election, and she left office in January 2015.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michele Bachmann

1. “I want my candidacy to be about the future, not the past.”

2. “I am convinced in my heart and in my mind that if the Founders could speak to us today, they would say, ‘Keep faith with the Constitution.’”

3. “For me, it’s really about keeping the focus on the issues and the solutions.”

4. “We need to get government out of the way and unleash the American worker.”

5. “I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Michele Bachmann’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $3 million.

Children

Michele Bachmann and her husband, Marcus Bachmann, have five biological children: Lucas, Harrison, Elisa, Caroline, and Sophia. Additionally, they have provided foster care for 23 other children, focusing primarily on teenage girls with eating disorders.