Nei primi sondaggi per le primarie tra i repubblicani americani, in vista della corsa per la Casa Bianca del 2012, va bene Michelle Bachmann. Perché?

Secondo un consigliere di un altro candidato, Tim Pawlently, anche perché "She's got hometown appeal, she's got ideological appeal, and, I hate to say it, but she's got a little sex appeal too," he said in a phone interview.

Per questa frase, Vin Weber, si è scusato: "I made a mistake that was disrespectful to my friend Congresswoman Bachmann. I've been a Bachmann supporter in her Congressional bids and I apologize. I was not speaking on behalf of Governor Pawlenty's campaign but nevertheless, it was inappropriate and I'm sorry".