This Doesn’t Mean Bachmann Is Going Anywhere

People are all abuzz about Rep. Michele Bachmann’s announcement that she won’t be seeking another term. Many people I know are happy about this, though others are not so pleased. Regardless, both groups need to remember that this doesn’t mean we’ve necessarily heard the last from Michele Bachmann.

For those who like her, they can take solace in the fact that she could always seek another office. Or, she could end up as an adviser for some conservative think tank, get a post on some conservative TV, or otherwise comment loudly on issues whether or not she is employed to do so (isn’t that what Sarah Palin is doing?). For those who don’t like her, the situation is pretty much the same…except replace ‘take solace in’ with the words ‘greatly fear.’

Sure, there is always the possibility that her recent scandals could actually go somewhere and take her out of participation on the national scene. However, I kind of doubt it’ll end up going that far. These things seem to come up all the time without anything major happening.

No, though she may not be seeking reelection, I think Michele Bachmann is still going to be around. Take that position as you will. Just remember: “You won’t have Nixon to kick around anymore” (said by Nixon in 1962, well before his two terms as president).