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IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Hamburg Inn has long been a popular stop for presidential candidates, but it probably won’t be high on U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann’s list anymore.
About two dozen activists with Occupy Iowa City packed the diner before Bachmann arrived Thursday, then loudly chanted in unison as she tried to mingle with supporters. Their chant blasted the Minnesota lawmaker’s position on gay rights, health care and taxes and ended with: “You’re not wanted here. So go, just go.”
The restaurant’s manager said the campaign blared Christmas songs to drown out protesters. Police arrived, but no one was arrested.
Bachmann seemed undeterred. Before leaving, she thanked the owner, praised the food and said it was great to be in Iowa City.
