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June 27, 2011

Wash. Post: Michele Bachmann: A ‘sense’ God calling me to presidency

by Elizabeth Tenety
The Washington Post

Minnesota congresswoman— and now official presidential candidate — Michele Bachmann (R) told CBS News’ Bob Schieffer on Sunday that she believes God is calling her to run for the nation’s highest office. The evangelical politician said she has a ”sense” that her prayer of whether or not to run has been answered:

“I am a Christian as is my husband. I became a Christian at 16 years old, I gave my heart to Jesus Christ and since that time I’ve been a person of prayer.

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