The article claims that Kline and Paulsen are Bachmann’s closest friends in the MN congressional delegation, so I would think that the reason that they didn’t immediately endorse her for the presidency is not that they don’t like her. One can like a person and not believe that she is the unquestionable best possible GOP nominee for the presidency.
Thanks for your response. I should have been more clear. I do not equate personal friendships with political or professional goodwill.