Bachmann Staff Moves Fuel Prez Bid Talk

The Hill reports:

Rep. Michele Bachmann's chief of staff is taking a leave of absence to accept an "exciting new position" working with the congresswoman, fueling speculation she will launch a presidential bid.

Andy Parrish, Bachmann's (R-Minn.) top aide, wrote an email to co-workers Wednesday morning informing them of his move.

"I wanted to let you know that after an enormous amount of prayer I have decided to take an exciting new position with Congresswoman Bachmann," he wrote. "I will be able to tell you more about what I am doing in the near future."

Parrish's message indicates that he could take a position with a Bachmann presidential campaign.