Bachmann and Palin square off in Iowa

June 28, 2011 9:58 AM

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin became a household name when Sen. John McCain announced her as his surprise running mate. Palin has five children: Track, Bristol, Willow, Piper, and Trig, who was born in April 2008 with Down syndrome. (Photo credit ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is visiting Iowa, on the heels of Rep. Michelle Bachmann’s announcement yesterday. If Palin decides to run, will Iowa become a high profile battle between the two female candidates for the Republican nomination?

Here is the story from ABC News.