Michelle Bachmann’s own political director claims she lied about Ron Paul defection

[PursuePeace]

drudged.

[jmdrake]

So is the campaign attacking Bachmann because a) they want to knock her out and think her voters will caucus for Paul or b) they want to give more attention to Bachmann to prevent a potential Santorum surge.

Seems like a risky move this late in the game. Have to trust that the campaign has thought all this stuff through.

Bachmann attacked us. We have to respond.

[papitosabe]

just saw the story on CNN newsroom, reporter told both sides, not like fox, as usual

[Suzu]

This is great. The media loves to jump on Michelle Bachmann, and will use the opportunity to bother to talk about how Sorenson endorsed Paul.

Fox radio news already has. I stayed on listening to WHO after the RP interview and the news came on (Fox) and repeated Bachmann's version of the event. Wes Enos's statement was not mentioned at all.

[opinionatedfool]

Kent will be on CNN in a couple minutes

[Suzu]

Must be important, since they announced that far enough in advance for people to spread the word and get their DVRs set up

[Suzu]

Now it really IS next. Along with a report on how Romney is "the new frontrunner in Iowa".

[specsaregood]

Yeah, had to love how they said, Romney in first, newt way back and you'll never guess who is in third. no mention of 2nd...

[specsaregood]

Oh, talking about the discredited cnn/time poll.

[kylejack]

Bachmann Key Aide’s Statement on Sen. Kent Sorenson Defection

Bachmann Iowa political director Wes Enos fires back at Mrs. Bachmann’s claim that Sen. Sorenson’s desertion was financially-motivated

ANKENY, Iowa – U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann’s Iowa political director Wes Enos recently made enlightening comments concerning Iowa State Sen. Kent Sorenson’s defection to the Ron Paul camp from his position as Iowa Chairman for the Minnesota congresswoman’s campaign for the presidency.


Hours ago, Sen. Sorenson resigned from his post with the Bachmann camp and publicly endorsed Ron Paul for the presidency, committing to get out the vote for the 12-term Congressman from Texas in the pivotal first-in-nation voting contest.

Mr. Enos made his comments in response to unfounded allegations that Sen. Sorenson’s defection was made due to financial incentives made by the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign. Mr. Enos’s comments on the matter follow, and are presented in full:

“I won’t say much about the situation or the conflicting statements beyond this; I can say unequivocally that Kent Sorenson’s decision was, in no way financially motivated. His decision had more to do with the fact that the Ron Paul supporters have been something of a family to him since he was first elected in 2008 and here in the end, as it becomes more and more apparent that the caucus cycle is coming to an end, Kent believed that he needed to be with them as they stand on the cusp of a potential caucus upset. While I personally disagree with Kent’s decision, and plan to stay with Michele Bachmann because I truly believe in her, I cannot, in good conscious watch a good man like Kent Sorenson be attacked as a 'sell-out' ….That is simply not the case, and it was not the basis of his decision,” said Mr. Enos.

SOURCE:
http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2011/12/2...son-defection/

Enos lied. http://theiowarepublican.com/2013/ke...ys-barricades/

So Bachmann understandably fired a liar.