Despite the claims around here that it's gospel truth Bachmann has no chance with Palin supporters because of "backstabbing," the survey showed her only 11% behind Perry as their second choice.
I'm actually still quite suspect of Bachmann being a top tier candidate. I know what the polls say, which were based upon the glowing media reports of the last debate, but that debate really wasn't a debate. It was more a campaign infomercial for the various candidates. Point being, from what I've seen of her, I'm not so sure she will do so well if challenged (as indicated by some of her TV interviews over the past four years).
I like her Conservative message, don't get me wrong. I'm just not sold (just yet) that she's who she claims to be. Where she will have problems is on her lack of a record, which at some point will be brought up (since she isn't a Democrat). It's hard enough for a member of the House to make a successful run. But, a member of the House with no major accomplishment? I don't know.