Occupy Protesters Appear At Bachmann Book Signing
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) -- Heavy security kept a close eye at anti-Wall Street protesters who showed up at Republican Michele Bachmann's Black Friday book signing at the Mall of America.
The GOP presidential candidate signed copies of her "Core of Conviction" autobiography in a private area of the megamall. At least a dozen members from the Minnesota offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street movement bought copies so they could approach her.
Several uniformed and plain-clothed officers prevented the protesters from bringing in signs and let them into the room one at a time. Bachmann foes and fans alike were subject to bag searches and pat-downs before entering. Reporters were not allowed in the room when the protesters came through.
From the book signing, Bachmann planned to hop a bus to Iowa for more campaigning.
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