Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann said Monday night during a debate of declared and potential Republican presidential contenders that she had filed the paperwork needed to enter the race. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story.

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Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann said Monday night during a debate of declared and potential Republican presidential contenders that she had filed the paperwork needed to enter the race.

Bachmann, a favorite of the the Tea Party movement, said she intended to make a formal announcement of her candidacy soon.

The two-hour debate, hosted by CNN, is being held in Manchester, N.H.

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