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Michele Bachmann on GOP primary: Voters are 'really kind of tired of this'

Minnesota's congresswoman was back on camera Friday morning in an interview with MSNBC. She said voters are feeling "a lot of fatigue" as the Republican primary drags on.
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Minnesota's congresswoman was back on camera Friday morning in an interview with MSNBC. She said voters are feeling "a lot of fatigue" as the GOP primary drags on.

She has yet to throw her support behind a specific candidate and says she'll hold out on an endorsement until the primary is settled.

You can read a thorough write-up of her "Today Show" interview at the Hill.

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In related news, the Associated Press on Friday reported Michele Bachmann owes $1 million in campaign debt.

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