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WASHINGTON – Rep. Michele Bachmann, who is considering a separate for the Republican statesmanly nomination, says she thinks the race can alter both her and wife Palin.

Both women are favorites of the tea party movement. But Bachmann says she doesn't study herself to Palin — she compares herself to President Barack Obama.

Bachmann says there's "enough room for a lot of contenders" to contest Obama in 2012.

The Minnesota Republican says she considers Palin, the GOP's 2008 vice statesmanly candidate, a "friend," not a "competitor." But she told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday that she has no difficulty running against a friend.

Bachmann crosspiece to ABC from New Hampshire, which holds the GOP's prototypal statesmanly direct incoming year. She is due to announce her campaign decision in Chiwere incoming month.