Bachmann “Not Ruling Out” Presidential Run

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann is the keynote speaker at a GOP event in Iowa later this month, and a spokesman says she has "not ruled out" a presidential bid.

Chief of Staff Andy Parrish tells The Associated Press that Bachmann plans to travel around the country in the next few months and will be "talking to people about why we can't re-elect Barack Obama."

Parrish wouldn't say when Bachmann, a tea party favorite, will decide. But he says she won't be affected by the decisions of fellow Minnesota Republican Tim Pawlenty or former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

Bachmann herself was traveling and not immediately available for comment.

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