Considering that the census data taken every two years is used in a variety of ways, it is to Bachman's interest that all within her district fill theirs out. Why, you ask?
An editorial in the Star Tribune highlights Bachman's conspiracy laden political career and what it will likely get her if her wishes do, in fact, come true.
The 2010 census will likely determine whether Minnesota loses one of its eight U.S. House seats; population determines seat allocation. Political experts agree that a few thousand people not filling out census forms may be all it takes for the state to lose a congressional advocate in the nation’s capital. If Minnesota were to lose a congressional seat, Bachmann’s district appears to be candidate for absorption. Bachmann has been careful to say that she’s willing to tell the census how many people live in her household, the basic information that will determine whether Minnesota keeps a congressional seat. But that’s a message that’s easily lost in her fear-mongering; Beck didn’t help when he pantomimed flushing census documents down the toilet.
If Bachaman convinces enough people in the 6th district in Minnesota to not fill out their census forms, then not only will she be out of a job, but they will lose federal money for a variety of projects, their fire department, police forces, and schools.
Keep it up Michelle - you're doing a fantastic job.
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