I come here as one of you - an Iowan!

I come here as one of you - an Iowan!

Michele Bachmann, a former congresswoman from Minnesota, made headlines during her 2012 presidential campaign when she declared, "I come here as one of you - an Iowan!" This statement was met with mixed reactions from the people of Iowa, as Bachmann was not actually from the state but rather neighboring Minnesota.

Bachmann's attempt to connect with the people of Iowa by claiming to be one of them was seen as disingenuous by some. Critics argued that she was trying to pander to voters in the crucial early primary state in order to gain their support. By claiming to be an Iowan, Bachmann was hoping to establish a sense of kinship with the people of the state and win their votes.

However, others saw Bachmann's statement as a harmless attempt to connect with voters on a personal level. In politics, candidates often try to relate to voters by emphasizing shared experiences or values. By declaring herself an Iowan, Bachmann was trying to show that she understood the concerns and priorities of the people in the state.

Despite the controversy surrounding her statement, Bachmann's campaign in Iowa ultimately did not gain much traction. She finished in sixth place in the Iowa caucuses, receiving only 5% of the vote. This disappointing result was seen as a setback for Bachmann's presidential ambitions and marked the beginning of the end of her campaign.