The Martian Rep. just explained why she is doing her thing:

MICHELE BACHMANN: Why I Called for a Tea Party Caucus

George Washington once said, “The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.”

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I called for a Tea Party Caucus to bring members’ attention to the cries of everyday Americans who are asking for a return to the fundamental principles contained within our nation’s greatest document, the Constitution.

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And I have talked to many people who felt discouraged because no one in Washington, D.C. seemed willing to listen. This caucus will change that sentiment and ensure the voices of the people are carried through the halls of Congress.

Ahh…VOX POPULI !