Presidential Campaign Interview: Michele Bachmann

Teaparty star Michele Bachmann has a lot of people excited about a possible presidential bid. Will she throw her hat into the ring? She talked about this and other issues on the Matt Friedeman Show.

Congresswoman Bachmann, welcome to the Matt Friedeman Show. Thanks for coming on.

Matt, it's my pleasure. Thanks for having me.

There are a lot of men trying to be our next president, but no women yet. Are you going to change that?

We've had enthusiastic support around the country.

The enthusiasm has been tremendous. We're very grateful, and we'll let people know in June either way.

Last week Obama threw Israel under the  bus. What should Obama have said?

He should have said, not last week, but years ago, that he will be like the other presidents of the United States that he will stand strong with Israel.

As you know, the Middle East is the most volatile part of the world, and Israel is alone.

Essentially he was saying to Israel the greatest act of betrayal to revert to indefensible borders.

And just two weeks ago we saw that Israel was once again attacked on three sides of its borders.

It wasn't that long ago Israel gave up Gaza to the Palestinians in exchange for peace.

We need to stand with Israel.

What kind of message does this send to other allies of America?

Unfortunately this is not the first time that's been true for Barack Obama.

On so many levels this president has proved himself unworthy of trust with other nations.

Do you think Obamacare can and will be repealed?

I believe it can be repealed, but I believe also, if we're serious about this, we have to elect a strong, bold, constitutional president.

Right now Obamacare is the law of the land. What is Obamacare? Government run healthcare.

We're not getting more doctors, more nurses, or cheaper run healthcare.

The president has no credibility on this issue.

I would actively repeal it.

What should be done about the debt ceiling? Is it a sellout of conservative principles to vote to raise it?

Yes it is.

We spend $1.7 trillion that we don't have (every year).

In one hour the United States will borrow $188 million.

What that means for us and our children is that we'll enjoy a lower standard of living.

China is on the upswing. America is not on the upswing economically.

We can reverse course, I'm very optimistic, but we have to stop spending money on the programs that aren't working anyway.