Bachmann Wishes Elvis Happy Birthday on Death Day
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Bachmann wishes Elvis happy birthday on death date AP Photo SCRS109, SCRS104, SCRS102 Eds: Corrects spelling of Michele. Updates photos. With AP Photos. By JIM DAVENPORT Associated Press SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WHBQ FOX13 myfoxmemphis.com) -- Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann got her Elvis Presley dates all shook up during a campaign stop Tuesday in South Carolina. The congresswoman from Minnesota played the Elvis tune "Promised Land" at a local restaurant and told the crowd of 300 that she wanted to say happy birthday to the king of rock `n' roll. "Before we get started, let's all say happy birthday to Elvis Presley today!" Bachmann said. But Aug. 16 is the anniversary of Elvis' death, in 1977, and someone in the crowd shouted back, "He died today!" Bachmann didn't respond and launched into her speech. She didn't miss a beat on the Elvis front either. As she signed autographs, she pau...