Last week, we were on location in Iowa, investigating the straw poll and finding "real America."

But instead, we found a heightened level of female poltickin' bitchassness.

You see, on Day 4, we visited the campaign headquarters for several GOP presidential candidates -- including Michele Bachmann's new HQ in Urbandale.

While we were there, we also stopped by a Panera Bread restaurant, which shares Michele's parking lot.

Sounds normal, right? Not really.

Turns out, this is the same Panera Bread and parking lot that Sarah Palin rolled into while the "Michele Bachmann for President" staff was moving into the new office.

So, while Michele's team was lifting heavy boxes, the Palins (Sarah and Todd) were doing lunch with Iowa Fundraiser Becky Beach; her dog, Jake; and Moe Sinclair (the owner of this particular Panera Bread).

Coincidence? We think not.

TERROR LEVEL: ORANGE

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This video was taped in Urbandale, Iowa, outside Michele Bachmann's headquarters, on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, by Jed Dwyer. Michele "officially" opened the office on July 9.
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Watch our other Iowa videos:

• Tim Pawlenty Talks Lady Gaga, iPad & Caffeine
• Rick Santorum On Angry Birds, IPhone, BlackBerry, Ice Cream & La Mars, Iowa
• Finding America: Day 1 - Fried Twinkies, GOP & Carnival Rides
• Finding 'Real America': Day 2 - Michele Bachmann Dances & Our Run-In With The Cops
• Finding 'Real America': Day 3 - Newt Gingrich, Michele Bachmann, Fried Food & A Big Chicken

On Another Note ... Sarah Palin was looking very hot in Urbandale (photo).

Last week, we were on location in Iowa, investigating the straw poll and finding "real America."

On our last day there, we interviewed GOP Candidate Rick Santorum at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge.

He shared his obsession with Angry Birds (which has replaced his love for Sudoku) and techie gadgets (think iPhone and BlackBerry):

BlackBerry vs. iPhone:
"BlackBerry is just better. And, I also like the keyboard. ... I don't know whether I have fat fingers -- I just like to punch those little buttons."

Any guilty secret app pleasures?
"I would be busted if I didn't admit it, but yeah ... Angry Birds."

He also gave us a little info on his favorite on-the-road treats, as well as a history lesson on La Mars, Iowa, and some mail-order brides.


Watch our video to learn more about Rick -- he's quite the character. Who knew? :)

Watch our other Iowa videos:

• Tim Pawlenty Talks Lady Gaga, iPad & Caffeine
• Finding America: Day 1 - Fried Twinkies, GOP & Carnival Rides
• Finding 'Real America': Day 2 - Michele Bachmann Dances & Our Run-In With The Cops
• Finding 'Real America': Day 3 - Newt Gingrich, Michele Bachmann, Fried Food & A Big Chicken

This video was recorded Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Iowa Central Community College, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, by Jed Dwyer (glittarazzi.com).

This week, we are on location in Iowa, investigating the straw poll and finding "real America."

Wednesday, we interviewed GOP Candidate Tim Pawlenty.

He shared his favorite artists, techie gadgets, explained his nickname ("T-Paw") -- and asked us some questions about Lady Gaga. 

This video was recorded Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Hickory's Hall in Ames, Iowa. 

As Newt Gingrich kissed babies and shook hands in Clear Lake, Iowa, Monday, his wife, Callista (a.k.a. Cally), stood by her man -- rocking the Gucci loafers. 

She looked fabulous in the shoes, which were the perfect choice for comfortable politickin'.

The couple walked the community's entire Fourth of July parade, which was long (trust us, we know -- were up and down that parade path like Kimora Lee on a Phat runway). 

Lesson learned: we should have gone Cally's flat route -- versus our extremely uncomfortable Prada heels. 

Michele Bachmann rolled into the parking lot of Pizza Ranch in Carroll, Iowa, this afternoon -- via tour bus -- to the tune of Elvis Presley's "Promised Land." 

She was in high spirits and looking fab in a navy and white striped pencil skirt, white cami-style tank top, pearls and navy cardigan as she talked about her dislike of Obamacare and teleprompters.

"In a Michele Bachmann White House, there will be no teleprompter," she joked as her husband laughed by her side.  

The crowd of approximately 60 senior citizens and several 40- and 50-somethings was sprinkled with a few children and, well, us: the Glittarazzi. And, despite the light rain (and quiet crowd), it was a fun event -- especially since we got to see Michele dance at the end. Who knew she was so light on her feet? 

Since the Elvis song played at the beginning and end of her meet and greet, we are wondering ... is "Promised Land" her new theme song?

At other stops, she's played Katy Perry's "Firework," which got the gay community all riled up; then, Tom Petty asked that she not not use his song "American Girl" for her campaign.

(Personally, we loved Michele's Elvis dance moves and think she should stick with The King!)

Photo: Michele Bachmann outside Pizza Ranch in Carroll, Iowa (full-size). Credit: Nicole Capo, glittarazzi.com. Follow Glittarazzi around Iowa on Foursquare!

Note: I screwed up -- it's "Promised Land" -- not "Promise Land." (That's what I get for blogging from a McDonald's parking lot.)