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Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa), returning to D.C. from his home state, tweeted that he shared the flight with a high-profile colleague from the other side of the aisle.

Braley tweeted:

Flying to DC, sitting to the left of WLoo native @MicheleBachmann, chatting abt Dr. Max, roller derby & growing up in IA

Rep. Bachmann (R-Minn), whose recent visit to Iowa heightened speculation about her potential presidential candidacy in 2012, frequently plays up her Iowa heritage. Bachmann was born in Waterloo, a town in Braley’s district.

Bachmann told reporters in Iowa that the state's August straw poll would be her “focal point” and she plans to make a decision regarding her potential candidacy by then.