a statement provided to Mount Pleasant Patch. "You parade as a grassroots candidate but your campaign is funded by Americans for Prosperity, a group that takes advantage of legalized money laundering."

The protesters continued: "You cater to the 1 percent. You oppose paying hardworking Americans a living wage and refuse to promote realistic solutions to economic problems."

After several moments of listening to the demonstrators, a police officer escorted the candidate from the stage until the protest was over. They left the room chanting, "We are the 99 percent."

"Don't you love the First Amendment?" Bachmann asked supporters before resuming her speech.