Bachmann Announces Leadership Run
Politico reports:
Tea party favorite Michele Bachmann of Minnesota is throwing her hat into the ring for Republican Conference chairwoman, adding yet another candidate to what is already shaping up to be a free-for-all race for the No. 3 spot in the House Republican hierarchy.
Bachmann spokesman Sergio Gor said Tuesday that the congresswoman has been encouraged to run for the spot by some conservative members and is considering making a run.
“We have been contacted by some members about that. If the opportunity were to present itself, she would definitely consider it,” he said.
Bachmann is one of many strong-willed conservatives House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio will have to deal with if he takes leadership of a large Republican majority after election night. Bachmann, who founded the Tea Party Caucus, has made herself a spokeswoman for conservatives in Congress even though she’s been in the House for only two terms and holds no formal leadership position.
