US election 2012: Michele Bachmann joins race

Gerald · 06-27-11, 01:28 PM

Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann has become the latest Republican to announce a bid for the US presidency in 2012.

Ms Bachmann, a favourite of the economically conservative Tea Party movement, formally declared in the US state of Iowa - her birthplace.

The 55-year-old, who is running high in Republican polls in Iowa, called herself a "bold choice" for president.

Iowa is the first state Republicans vote in for their 2012 candidate.

Its caucuses in early February are the first electoral event in the US presidential nomination process.

Ms Bachmann said she was announcing her candidacy because she was "so profoundly grateful for the blessing I have received, both from God and this great country".

"My name is Michele Bachmann, I stand here in the midst of many friends and many family members to announce formally my candidacy for president of the United States," she said.
'Real solutions'

Speaking in the town of Waterloo, Ms Bachmann said Americans should not stand for overpriced health care, increasing amounts of debt and continued unemployment, all of which are trademarks of the Obama administration.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13929877

Note: 27 June 2011 Last updated at 15:05 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	US election 2012: Michele Bachmann joins race Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann has become the latest Republican to announce a bid for the US presidency in 2012. Ms Bachmann, a favourite of the economically conservative Tea Party movement, formally declared in the US state of Iowa - her birthplace. The 55-year-old, who is running high in Republican polls in Iowa, called herself a "bold choice" for president. Iowa is the first state Republicans vote in for their 2012 candidate. Its caucuses in early February are the first electoral event in the US presidential nomination process. Ms Bachmann said she was announcing her candidacy because she was "so profoundly grateful for the blessing I have received, both from God and this great country". "My name is Michele Bachmann, I stand here in the midst of many friends and many family members to announce formally my candidacy for president of the United States," she said. 'Real solutions' Speaking in the town of Waterloo, Ms Bachmann said Americans should not stand for overpriced health care, increasing amounts of debt and continued unemployment, all of which are trademarks of the Obama administration. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13929877 Note: 27 June 2011 Last updated at 15:05 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie