Stories to Watch: 6/27/11

Short one today. Amazing how far behind you get on things when you kick back for a week. Now here's the news...


In Iowa, Michele Bachmann begins her White House quest by announcing her deep and profound admiration for serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Republicans, you have to nominate this woman -- the Comedy Gods demand it.


Competing headlines: "Sarah Palin team reaching out to Iowa activists for meetings" from Politico and "Palin Not Reaching Out to Key Iowans Ahead of Visit" from Real Clear Politics. Palin's plan to generate headlines by confusing the media continues apace.


Paul Ryan loses a friend back in Wisconsin.


Finally, Rick Santorum ♥ corrupt former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak. No, really.

Related articles

• Competitive Tension? Michele Bachmann And Sarah Palin Heading For Iowa Showdown (mediaite.com)
• Michele Bachmann Says, 'I'm Like John Wayne' in Hometown of John Wayne Gacy (littlegreenfootballs.com)
• Michele Bachmann Compares Her Spirit to That of Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy: VIDEO (towleroad.com)
• Bachman Virtually Tied With Romney in Iowa Poll (themoderatevoice.com)