Bachmann’s former campaign manager accused of strangling his girlfriend (as opposed to his wife)

Then he allegedly pulled her down the stairs by her hair.  He reportedly gave Michelle Bachmann her start in politics.  Can't you just feel the love?  And what does it say about Bachmann's judgment?

A woman reported that she was in an argument with her boyfriend, identified as Pulkrabek, when he threw her onto his bed by her hair. She said Pulkrabek placed his forearm on her neck, making it difficult for her to breathe. She pushed and kneed him to get him off of her. The incident report says Pulkrabek pulled his girlfriend by her hair down the stairs and out of his residence.

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Pulkrabek is married to Lori Pulkrabek, a member of the Oakdale City Council.

Washington County Board Chairman Gary Kriesel said Tuesday that Pulkrabek's arrest will not affect the business of the board of commissioners.

"It's a personal matter that Commissioner Pulkrabek will need to resolve," Kriesel said.

Yes, attempted murder is simply a personal matter, doesn't affect your work as an elected official.