There’s Something About Michele

Michele Bachmann, accompanied by her husband Marcus, arrives at a phone bank in Urbandale, IA on December 31, 2011.

By Michael Lester

January 4, 2012 8:53 a.m.

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Now that Michele Bachmann has dropped out of the presidential race, TPM took a look back at a memorable candidacy and compiled our favorite moments:

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Michael Lester Originally from Scotland, Michael was a freelance video editor before joining TPM in the summer of 2011. He lives in New York with his wife and two cats and is a lifelong fan of The World Famous Dundee United.

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