Bachmann Vows to Ban Teleprompters From White House

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily.


Economists disagree on many things, but one thing you’ll find a near-consensus on is the idea that President Obama’s frequent use of a teleprompter is slowly destroying the American economy. Because of President Obama’s frequent reliance on the teleprompter, credit agencies have warned that the United States’ AAA credit rating could soon be downgraded, causing Americans’ interest rates to soar. Unemployment, meanwhile, is stuck at upwards of 9 percent—again, because of President Obama’s repeated use of the teleprompter.

There are few issues more critical to the nation’s well-being, which is why we’re happy to report that Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) has promised to ban teleprompters from the Whiten House if she’s elected president. Via Gregory Pratt:

“I know you’re not used to seeing a president without Teleprompters,” she told an Iowa crowd. “But I’m just here to tell you President O’Bach — President Bachmann will not have teleprompters in the White House.”

Oof. Maybe those teleprompters wouldn’t be such a bad investment after all.

WATCH:

BEFORE YOU CLICK AWAY!

“Lying.” “Disgusting.” “Scum.” “Slime.” “Corrupt.” “Enemy of the people.” Donald Trump has always made clear what he thinks of journalists. And it’s plain now that his administration intends to do everything it can to stop journalists from reporting things they don’t like—which is most things that are true.

No one gets to tell Mother Jones what to publish or not publish, because no one owns our fiercely independent newsroom. But that also means we need to directly raise the resources it takes to keep our journalism alive. There’s only one way for that to happen, and it’s readers like you stepping up. Please help with a donation today if you can—even a few bucks will make a real difference. A monthly gift would be incredible.

payment methods

BEFORE YOU CLICK AWAY!

“Lying.” “Disgusting.” “Scum.” “Slime.” “Corrupt.” “Enemy of the people.” Donald Trump has always made clear what he thinks of journalists. And it’s plain now that his administration intends to do everything it can to stop journalists from reporting things they don’t like—which is most things that are true.

No one gets to tell Mother Jones what to publish or not publish, because no one owns our fiercely independent newsroom. But that also means we need to directly raise the resources it takes to keep our journalism alive. There’s only one way for that to happen, and it’s readers like you stepping up. Please help with a donation today if you can—even a few bucks will make a real difference. A monthly gift would be incredible.

payment methods

We Recommend

Latest

Sign up for our free newsletter

Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily to have our top stories delivered directly to your inbox.

Get our award-winning magazine

Save big on a full year of investigations, ideas, and insights.

Subscribe

Support our journalism

Help Mother Jones' reporters dig deep with a tax-deductible donation.

Donate