ABC News Exclusive: Bachmann Considering Presidential Run

PRESIDENT Michele Bachmann?

You thought maybe SENATOR Bachmann.  But PRESIDENT?

Maybe.

In an exclusive report this morning, ABC News is reporting Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is considering whether to run for the Republican nomination for President in 2012.

Bachmann is said to be heading to Iowa to get advice from political forces there on a possible run.

From ABC's John Parkinson at ABCNews.com:

"A source close to the three-term congresswoman said Bachmann will travel to Iowa this month for multiple meetings to seek advice from political forces there and party elders close to the caucus process before coming to a final decision regarding a potential presidential run. Bachmann, a native of Waterloo, Iowa, also is set to deliver a keynote speech at an Iowans for Tax Relief PAC fundraiser Jan. 21 in Des Moines, Iowa."

But does that mean the three-term Republican and Tea Party favorite is really considering a Presidential bid?

"Bachmann's senior staff did admit the Minnesotan is not ruling out a presidential campaign. "Nothing is off the table," Bachmann chief of staff Andy Parrish told ABC News when asked whether the Iowa trip signaled Bachmann's intent to run for president."

This one's going to get interesting.

Here's Bachmann's recent interview with Good Morning America's George Stephanopolous: