Add to section "2012 presidential campaign"
Bachmann’s support, however, has been on the decline. As of October 5, 2011 Bachmann received a Positive Intensity Score of five from Republicans and Republican-leaning independents. (CITE) Positive Intensity Scores are computed as the percentage of those with a strongly favorable opinion of a candidate minus the percentage with a strongly unfavorable opinion.
Add to section "Same-sex marriage constitutional amendment"
There is, however, no empirical evidence suggesting these sexual identities could be construed as “disorders.”
Add section "Bachmann and feminism"
Religious and political experts have claimed that Bachmann can be viewed as an evangelical feminist. Evangelical feminism took off in the 1980s and resulted in female appointments to top ranking political positions. Bachmann has been identified as an evangelical Lutheran and, while traditional gender roles prevail in the homes and churches of many evangelicals, Bachmann is part of a conservative movement creating a growing number of female leaders. Bachmann has stressed her role as a mother frequently discussing her children and famously using the term ‘mama grizzlies’ to describe female political candidates for whom she campaigns.”