Meanwhile Michelle Bachmann, a Republican congresswoman with a big following in the Tea Party movement has gained some attention as a candidate.

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Candidates Gingrich, Romney and Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann propose repealing Dodd-Frank Act, which Gingrich argues is crippling loans to small businesses.

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Before departing the presidential race, former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty would not infrequently criticize Rep. Michelle Bachmann for lacking a record of legislative success in Congress.

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