Rep. Michele Bachmann is laying some good groundwork in the key early primary state of South Carolina for a possible 2012 GOP presidential bid. The Minnesota Republican is meeting with South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley Monday, the Examiner reports.

 

Following the closed-door session, the two will then head to the state house steps to headline a Tax Day Tea Party rally.

 

“I can’t wait to go to Columbia to see Gov. Haley,” Bachmann said “because I’m really a big fan of hers and she’s achieved a lot in the short time that she’s there and I think we have a lot in common so I look forward to talking publicly at the tax rally but also to speak with her privately.”

 

Governor Haley has said she plans to see all potential candidates before making an endorsement.