Bachmann launches White House push
US congresswoman Michele Bachmann kicked off her presidential campaign in Iowa, where a strong finish in the state’s early nominating caucus could position the anti-tax tea party candidate as a serious challenger to more mainstream Republicans hoping to take on President Barack Obama in 2012.
An outspoken three-term congresswoman from neighbouring Minnesota, Mrs Bachmann made the announcement in her birthplace of Waterloo. Iowa holds the first Republican nominating contest, conducted through meetings known as caucuses.
