by Patrick Appel
Chait nods:
Many reporters have noted that a one-on-one matchup between Romney and Bachmann is Romney's dream scenario. That's true — it's his best chance to have the establishment rally behind him. I haven't seen them mention that it's also Bachmann's dream scenario — she gets to face off against an establishment candidate totally unacceptable to large segments of the party base.
Bachmann's first Iowa ad via Maggie Haberman.
The Dish 