How long before we all know Bachmann is a flake?
I don't think she's a flake at all. I think she's a serious and accomplished congressional representative. That being said, she's gotten a lot of attention by making "Palin-like" noises. If she's got the record to back up her rhetoric I'm that much happier.
However I think we all have to agree that Sarah Palin set the bar for the "conservative warrior" candidate.
Any potential nominee will win or lose based on how well they fit this template for 2012.
Anything less than "conservative" will amount to an Obama victory.