Updated: Jan. 4, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Michele Bachmann exits the presidential race (7 images)
After finishing second to last in the Iowa caucus, Rep. Bachmann announced that she will suspend her campaign after canceling an anticipated trip to build support for the South Carolina primary.
Republican presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) talks to reporters at a news conference on January 4, 2012 in West Des Moines, Iowa. After finishing second to last in the Iowa Caucus, Bachmann announced she is dropping out of the race. UPI/Brian Kersey
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Republican presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) hugs her family and friends after talking to reporters at a news conference on January 4, 2012 in West Des Moines, Iowa. After finishing second to last in the Iowa Caucus, Bachmann announced she is dropping out of the race. UPI/Brian Kersey
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Republican presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) and her husband Marcus (R) enter the room to deliver her concession speach on January 4, 2012 in West Des Moines, Iowa. After finishing second to last in the Iowa Caucus, Bachmann announced she is dropping out of the race. UPI/Brian Kersey
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Surrounded by friends and family, Republican presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) talks to reporters at a news conference on January 4, 2012 in West Des Moines, Iowa. After finishing second to last in the Iowa Caucus, Bachmann announced she is dropping out of the race. UPI/Brian Kersey
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