Politics | Michele Bachmann Bachmann Will Form 2012 Committee Minnesota congresswoman will file in June or earlier By Nick McMaster Posted Mar 24, 2011 10:05 AM CDT Copied In this photo taken Feb. 10, 2011, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) See 3 more photos A second Minnesota Republican is getting off the 2012 sidelines, sort of: Michele Bachmann will form a presidential exploratory committee by early June, CNN reports. The Minnesota congresswoman may form her committee earlier in order to participate in early GOP debates—sources tell CNN she'll file if debate sponsors require it for two in early May. Tim Pawlenty formed his presidential committee earlier this week. Read These Next Elon Musk just reached a major money milestone. Bad news for the famous 'Nirvana baby.' Skydivers remarkably survive after both parachutes fail. Hiker lost for days in Idaho had no pants or shoes. See 3 more photos Report an error