Bachmann coup bid for the blink of eye GOP Iowa - USA Today

WATERLOO, Iowa - Rep. Michele Bachmann officially began his campaign for the presidential election Republican in his hometown Monday to a crowd of enthusiastic, but ultimately uncommitted. By Charlie Neibergall, AP

Michele Bachmann hugs husband Marcus after it has announced its entry into the GOP presidential field in Waterloo, Iowa.

By Charlie Neibergall, AP

Michele Bachmann hugs husband Marcus after it has announced its entry into the GOP presidential field in Waterloo, Iowa.

Standing on the lawn of the historic home of Snowden, Bachmann began a tour of three States through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina campaign telling listeners, "I want to make a voice, your voice, to the White House." " "" I want that my candidacy to the Presidency to run for the time when 'we the people' recovered our independence of a Government which received too large, too expenditure and removed too much of our freedom, "said Republican Minnesota.The crowd of about 100 people cheered, but even those who were of Bachmann campaign paraphernalia saying that they were still not committed to supporting any Republican candidate.Rudy and charity Kreutz wore shirts "Bachmann President", but said that they did not know who could get their votes in Iowa caucus. "I don't know." I am now open right now, "said Rudy Kreutz. another event of Bachmman, Waterloo resident Dave Redenius said Bachmann"refers to the heart." It seems really true. "Real enough for him to vote for him? "I have not decided yet", said Redenius.Les voters, as the Kreutzes and the Redeniuses are the reasons for which Bachmann, even if it is to build its support outside Iowa, must work hard to protect his standing here, his supporters said.Jason Lewis, a friend for a long time and Minnesota-based conservative radio host Bachmann, said future electoral power of the Bachmann depends on a strong showing in Iowa. Lewis said "first thing that it has to do, it is well in Iowa,". "Iowa is Michele what of New Hampshire (former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt) Romney, and so it cannot get here before him.".Mac McDonald, President of the Black Hawk County Republican, agreed that Bachmann should use Iowa to propel itself forward. "It can definitely win the Iowa straw poll (in August); "It has roots in the Midwest and the values of the Midwest," he said. "I don't know really personally how that will play on the coast and the West Coast."Throughout his speech Monday, Bachmann told the Group of enthusiastic people sitting around the podium on his memories in Iowa, and how she wanted to take the values a reference to the famous Waterloo resident, she learned it y House.She of white omitted in speech Monday and a serial killer John Wayne Gacy, which she has confused with acting icon and WintersetIowa, native John Wayne in an interview with Fox News Sunday. "I want that they know as John Wayne, Waterloo, Iowa, is the spirit, that I have,"Bachmann told the message that it wants to send to caucusgoers in Iowa." "It is embrace America." It is sacrificing for America. "Campaign for Bachmann told Fox News later that the parents of John Wayne, born Marion Morrison, had lived in Waterloo.The lack a firm commitment of some of Iowa who attended Bachmann events reflects the conclusions of a recent survey of monks Register said 69 percent of caucusgoers probably could still be convinced to support another candidate - a fact that could encourage a non-candidate said to consider a bid. One of these candidates, ex-Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, could be particularly embarrassing for Bachmann because many voters look like very similar politicians. Palin is scheduled to arrive at Pella (Iowa), now on the screen a film on his life.Iowa, Bachmann will travel to New Hampshire, where his lies appeal widely with the Tea Party activists, according to Fergus Cullen, former Chairman of the Republican Party.Cullen of New Hampshire said Bachmann recently hired conservative radio host Jeff Chidester, has emerged as a top competitor alternative to Romney and has been very visible in the State when she visited. "" It is extracted from some of the Tea Party groups ", he said. "But I estimate that will be approximately 20% of likely voters, which is not enough to win."For the start of a campaign, Cullen said, Bachmann was a "very good job."For more information on reprints & permissions, see our FAQ. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Brent jonesEditor. Review of the publication in the journal, please send your comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include the name, telephone number, city and State for the purposes of verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com.We have updated the guidelines of Conversation. Changes include a brief review of moderation and an explanation on how to use the button "report abuse". To learn more.