Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann is now, officially, a citizen of Switzerland.
Arthur Honegger, a reporter for [the Swiss] public broadcaster Schweizer Fernsehen, told POLITICO the Swiss consulate in Chicago has confirmed that the former Republican presidential candidate became a citizen March 19. The Swiss consulate in Chicago covers the state of Minnesota, which Bachmann represents.
Marcus Bachmann, the congresswoman’s husband since 1978, reportedly was eligible for Swiss citizenship due to his parents’ nationality — but only registered it with the Swiss government Feb. 15. Once the process was finalized on March 19, Michele automatically became a citizen as well, according to Honegger.
I am curious why Mr. and Mrs. Bachmann felt the need to exercise their eligibility for their dual citizenship now. Presumably, Mr. Bachmann has known all his life that he was eligible to be a dual citizen. Michelle has known since at least 1978. Perhaps they are preparing to flee the country after President Obama is resoundingly reelected?
Now, that is the stuff dreams are made of.
Sorry Switzerland, but we Americans are quite tired of our crazies. It is long past time you all deal with them.