Bachmann, Pawlenty to go head to head

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AMES, Iowa – Two sparring matches will unfold within the larger Republican debate here Thursday, as two pairs of antagonists look to assume front-runner status with their wing of the GOP electorate.

One duel will occur between Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann and former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty. The other combatants will be former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman.

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