Minnesota Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann is wishing she wouldn't have opened her mouth after comments she made on MSNBC's Hardball caused quite a stir.
The congresswoman's ordeal made it to the homepage of YAHOO! with the headline "Congressswoman regrets Anti-American Remark." As she should. The congresswoman made an appearance on Hardball without ever watching the show. When asked if she felt that Barack Obama held Anti-American views, she replied yes and that it is something that concerns her. Her comments have caused such a commotion that it could impact her re-election. Naturally, she has taken the comments back.
It's crazy to think there are people in high positions in government who have never learned to do their research. The blame game is also being used and the article makes this point extremely clear. However, should an apology and retaction be in order for someone who answered a question immediately and obviously honestly? The apology is needed to salvage any reputation that she has left; nonetheless, will anyone really believe her? Um, probably not.
In looking at the article from strictly an Online Journalism perspective it is pretty interesting. Since the article was on YAHOO! News there is this feature that will either be looked at as annoying or just weird and new. The first few paragraphs are displayed but then there is a button that has to be pushed if you want to continue reading the article. The feature is convenient for people who just want to get the highlights of the story and then continue on to other ones that are listed down at the bottom but for those who actually want all the information, having to click the button is quite annoying. Check it out and let me know what you think.
Watch Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann on Hardball
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