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Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) on Wednesday shot down rumors that she would compete on “Dancing With the Stars” this season.

Bachmann said in a statement that her “time and attention” would remain focused on her work in Congress.

“In full disclosure, I did win a polka dancing competition when I was in the 10th grade at my alma mater, Anoka High School in Anoka, Minn.," Bachmann said. "But, despite my 10th-grade polka success and my lifelong love of ballroom dancing, the recent rumors are false. I will not be joining ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ ”

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