Minnesota's Wetterling - Bachmann Race Quite a Nail Biter

The latest poll from SurveyUSA shows Republican and soldier of God Michelle Bachmann leading Democrat Patty Wetterling.

However, despite this discouraging news for those who believe separation of church and state is a good thing, this race changes on a nearly weekly basis. Here's a poll from October 12th that shows Wetterling in the lead.

Andy Birkey over at Eleventh Avenue South posted some historical polling data on the race:

SurveyUSA 10/25, 10/09, 9/18, Zogby 10/04, Majority Watch 10/11, Minnesota Poll 10/18

Bachmann 49% (47) (50)...(46)...(45)...(40)
Wetterling 43% (44) (41)...(43)...(49)...(48)
Binkowski 5% (7) (5)... (?)... (?)... (4)

A quick overview of Bachmann's campaign:

• Said, "Be submissive, wives, you are to be submissive to your husbands."
• Considers herself a "fool for Christ".
• Doesn't believe in global warming trends.
• Threatened the non-profit status of a local church.
• Members of her own family accuse her of using them.

Now, Wetterling:

• DFA Link endorsed candidate.
• A child protection advocate, she called for investigation of Foley well before Bachmann addressed the issue.
• Has over 180 friends on myspace.
  

These may not be expressly political issues, but you can find Wetterling's here.