Leadership Changes in Michele Bachmann's Team

Having won the Iowa Republican straw poll in August, GOP presidential hopeful U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota is having a bit of rearranging on her campaign staff. Political legend Ed Rollins, who led Ronald Reagans re-election effort in 1984, will be stepping down as campaign manager due to health reasons and will serving as a senior adviser to Bachmann.

"In less than 50 days and with fewer resources than other campaigns, Ed was the architect that led our campaign to a historic victory in Iowa," Bachmann said. "I am grateful for his guidance and leadership, and fortunate to retain his valuable advice even though his health no longer permits him to oversee the day-to-day operations of the campaign."

Keith Nahigian, currently a strategist with the Bachmann campaign, will be replacing Rollins as campaign manager.

"Keith has played a vital role in the success we have had to date and I'm confident he can lead us to a strong finish in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and across the country," Bachmann said on Monday.