GOP candidate Michele Bachmann, in an effort to cast continued GOP control as critical in today's dangerous world, recently cited reports of a specific terror plot — even though the plot had already been unmasked as a hoax. Bachmann — who once proclaimed that her candidacy was personally suggested to her by the Almighty — was interviewed on Saturday by David Wheaton, the host of The Christian Worldview radio show. Bachmann pointed to reports of dirty-bomb threats allegedly made against NFL stadiums last week. As it happens, however, the FBI had already declared the threat a hoax two days earlier. Bachmann even said that "these people are serious" when discussing the phony threat, even though they were, well, joking. Listen to Bachmann here.

Here's Bachmann's interview:

And David, I'm just here to tell you, there will be a completely different view in the United States with how we face issues, depending on who wins a majority. There'll be a completely different on how we fight these terrorists worldwide, because my opponent wants us just to withdraw right now. And David, you more than anyone know that what we're fighting is a radical worldview. These radical Islamic jihadists are hell-bent on making sure they destroy the United States, and they will use whatever weapons it takes to literally destroy us. Remember, this week there was the call for 12 dirty bombs to be blown off in NFL stadiums. I mean, these people are serious about the destruction of the United States. So, my opponent wants to have us pull out and surrender.

And here's what the FBI had to say about it, from the AP:

"The investigation has determined that this is a hoax. The public should be reassured of their security as they continue to attend sporting events this weekend," said the agencies' joint statement.