The candidates in the race now are there for a show, pretenders, getting attention, riding shotgun for Romney the annointed etc.
Bachmann has a target painted or her already for being alive, she should go out and run, raise money etc. if for no other reason than self-defense of her congressional seat.
I agree. I cringe every time I see some House rep take a stab at running for president, especially when it's one of our side's best and brightest.
I really don't know where some people get the idea that they can buck history and go directly from the House, to the presidency. It's rarely been accomplished in our history, and such candidacies are almost certain to fail.
A House rep might have all the 'right stuff', but the fact is, Americans are much more likely to choose an ex-Governor, or a Senator for president.
I think most House reps who try this, are talked into it by well-meaning, but historically clueless supporters.