Bachmann thanks Perry for ‘endorsing her ideas’

Published October 14, 2011 4:00am ET



Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, unveiled his economic plan this morning, but Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., wants credit for her presidential primary rival’s policy positions.

“Governor Perry – I appreciate you endorsing my energy ideas,” Bachmann quipped in a statement after Perry’s speech this morning.  “Your plan is exactly what I have been talking about since I entered the race in June.” In point six of her jobs plan, released this week, Bachmann said the government should “legalize American energy production and America’s natural resources.”

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