Democrat Elwyn "El" Tinklenberg faces controversial Republican incumbent Michele Bachmann in the 2008 race for Minnesota's 6th Congressional District seat.Los Angeles Times: Bachmann's rival reaps benefits of 'Hardball' comments (October 23, 2008) Tinklenberg is an ordained Methodist minister and expert in public transportation who served in the administration of former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura.Official Site: Meet El Tinklenberg Bachmann appeared to be a shoe-in for reelection until she made controversial statements on MSNBC's Hardball in October 2008, saying that she suspects Barack Obama and other members of Congress of having "anti-American" views.Los Angeles Times: Bachmann's rival reaps benefits of 'Hardball' comments (October 23, 2008)