Bachmann talks politics with Leno

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann appeared as a guest on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno Friday. The Minnesota congresswoman talked about her recent controversial remarks about the HPV vaccine, gay marriage and Sarah Palin.
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Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann appeared as a guest on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno Friday. The Minnesota congresswoman talked about her recent controversial remarks about the HPV vaccine, gay marriage and Sarah Palin.

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