Bachmann: Hurricane Irene was a punishment from God

Republican presidential candidate says natural disasters are a divine rebuke to high-spending politi

It was only a matter of time before a prominent Republican politician declared Hurricane Irene to be an act of God, and Michele Bachmann has won the race. Speaking at a rally in Florida, Bachmann suggested that the events of the past week should be considered a divine rebuke to fiscally incontinent politicians:

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