Bachmann seeks a signed copy of Palin's memoir

By Baird Helgeson

Let's hope former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin brought an extra copy of her new book to Minnesota.

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., said after a Minnesota Capitol rally Monday that she did not have a copy of the former vice-presidential candidate's new memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life."

Palin will be at the Mall of America signing copies of her best-selling new book and will join Bachmann at a fundraiser in the evening.

"I hope to get a book and get it signed," Bachmann said.

Palin and Bachmann have been credited with infusing new energy into the Republican Party after losing the White House and seats in Congress.

Many party activists want Palin to run for president in 2012 and some envision a Palin-Bachmann ticket.

"I like both of them; they are great," Bachmann said. "I am very partial toward our own governor. I think he's marvelous. I love governor Pawlenty and governor Palin and I think there will be a lot more choices out there."

An area where Bachmann didn't hedge: her reelection plans.