By Seth Slover
Staff Writer

Following a poor, sixth place finish in the Iowa Caucus, Republican Presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann removed herself from the race this morning.  Despite being from Iowa and having been the in first place in August straw polls, Bachmann was not able to capitalize on such potential opportunities.

CHS students following the race are not particularly shocked by this development.

“I saw how her campaign was unfolding and I think it was the right decision for her to drop out,” Junior Will Seitz said.  “She didn’t have a very legitimate shot, so there’s no real point in continuing.”

After losing momentum over the past few months, Bachmann’s legitimacy as a candidate was, frankly, almost nonexistent.

Meanwhile, Mitt Romney, the surging Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich, and Rick Perry finished first through fifth, respectively.  These candidates will fight to the finish for the trust of Republican Americans.