{"id":2105691,"date":"2023-11-22T11:42:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T16:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-desantis-secures-key-endorsement-from-bob-vander-plaats\/"},"modified":"2023-11-22T11:46:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T16:46:19","slug":"ron-desantis-secures-key-endorsement-from-bob-vander-plaats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-desantis-secures-key-endorsement-from-bob-vander-plaats\/","title":{"rendered":"Ron DeSantis secures key endorsement from Bob Vander Plaats"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fron-desantis-secures-key-endorsement-from-bob-vander-plaats%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2105691&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Bob Vander Plaats Endorses Gov. Ron DeSantis, Garnering Significant\u2063 Support<\/h2>\n<p>Bob Vander Plaats, the influential\u200b president and CEO of the Family Leader Foundation, has \u2063joined the growing list of Iowa\u2064 leaders endorsing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), marking a major victory \u200cfor the Florida governor.<\/p>\n<p>Vander Plaats&#8217;s\u200d endorsement of DeSantis comes on\u2063 the heels of the governor&#8217;s attendance at the Family \u200dLeader \u200dFoundation&#8217;s 2023 presidential Thanksgiving forum in Des Moines, \u200cwhere he was \u2062joined by former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek\u2064 Ramaswamy.<\/p>\n<h3>A Strong Backing \u200cfrom a Key Conservative\u2064 Organization<\/h3>\n<p>The Family Leader Foundation,\u2062 a powerful conservative Christian organization, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-approves-chinese-ev-battery-factory-in-michigan-taxpayers-on-hook-for-a-national-security-risk\/\" title=\"Biden greenlights Chinese EV battery factory in Michigan, taxpayers bear national security risk.\">holds significant sway<\/a> over evangelical conservatives, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-up-4-points-on-generic-ballot-up-9-among-age-50-demo\/\" title=\"GOP Up 4 Points on Generic Ballot - Up 9 Among Age 50+ Demo\">crucial voting bloc<\/a> \u2064in Iowa. While Vander Plaats&#8217;s endorsement is \u200cnot directly tied to the foundation, it is worth noting that he has previously backed the last three winners of \u2063the Iowa\u200c caucuses.<\/p>\n<p>Vander Plaats emphasized the importance of Iowa in the presidential race, stating, \u200c&#8221;Iowa\u200d is ground zero.&#8221; He believes that if President Trump \u200dwins Iowa,\u2062 it\u200c will be challenging for any other \u200ccandidate\u200d to\u2062 make a case against him. Vander Plaats&#8217;s endorsement of DeSantis provides a much-needed boost\u200d to the governor&#8217;s campaign as he aims\u200c to secure a strong position in the\u2062 Iowa caucuses in January.<\/p>\n<h3>A Resounding Vote of Confidence<\/h3>\n<p>Vander Plaats spoke highly of\u200b DeSantis,\u2064 praising his ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ufc-star-jorge-masvidal-explains-why-bare-knuckle-mma-will-be-a-knockout-with-fans\/\" title=\"Jorge Masvidal says Bare Knuckle MMA will be a hit with fans.\">attract top talent<\/a> and his commitment to following through on promises. He expressed confidence in DeSantis&#8217;s leadership qualities \u2064and experience, stating, &#8220;I just think he&#8217;s \u200bgot the spine to do it, and \u2063I\u2062 think he&#8217;s got the experience to win for us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, Vander Plaats&#8217;s endorsement has not been without controversy. Former President Donald Trump criticized the endorsement, suggesting that \u2062it was \u2063influenced by financial incentives. Vander Plaats\u200d and \u2063Trump have had \u2062a \u200cstrained relationship, \u200dwith Vander Plaats recently expressing concerns about the former president&#8217;s \u2063electability in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Trump&#8217;s\u2062 criticism, DeSantis has also secured an endorsement from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, who initially \u2062intended to remain neutral. Reynolds defended her endorsement, highlighting DeSantis&#8217;s track \u2062record of delivering on his\u2064 promises and \u2063his \u2063potential to serve two terms.<\/p>\n<p>As the Iowa caucuses draw near, DeSantis will undoubtedly\u200b benefit from the support of \u200dinfluential figures like Vander Plaats and Reynolds. While current polls show\u200c Trump \u200bwith a significant lead in Iowa, DeSantis\u2064 remains \u2062determined to make his mark and emerge as a formidable contender.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from \u2064The Washington \u200bExaminer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has Vander Plaats&#8217;s endorsement of DeSantis \u200dstrengthened his bid for the Republican nomination in the\u2063 2024 presidential election?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Their endorsement of \u2063DeSantis\u2062 could prove instrumental in\u2063 his bid for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election.<\/p>\n<p>Under Vander Plaats&#8217;s leadership, the Family Leader\u200c Foundation has become a trusted voice among conservative Christians in Iowa. The organization \u200chas been particularly active in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-desantis-secures-key-endorsement-from-bob-vander-plaats\/\" title=\"Ron DeSantis secures key endorsement from Bob Vander Plaats\">championing pro-family values<\/a>, opposing \u2062same-sex marriage, and advocating for religious freedom. Vander Plaats&#8217;s endorsement \u2062of DeSantis is a testament to their shared \u200dconservative values and policy priorities.<\/p>\n<p>The timing of Vander Plaats&#8217;s endorsement is significant. It comes just \u2064months after DeSantis delivered a powerful speech \u2062at the Family Leader Foundation&#8217;s Thanksgiving forum, where he articulated \u200dhis vision for the country and reaffirmed his \u2062commitment to conservative principles. This forum provided an opportunity for DeSantis to connect with the Iowa conservative base and demonstrate his viability as a candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2064 Vander Plaats&#8217;s endorsement also \u2064carries\u2062 weight because of his influence within the Iowa\u200c Republican Party. He\u200d has a strong track record of supporting successful conservative candidates in the state&#8217;s caucuses, including\u2064 Rick Santorum in 2012 and Ted Cruz in \u200b2016. His support has been shown to attract a substantial following and sway\u200d opinions among Iowa voters, making his endorsement a sought-after endorsement for any Republican candidate.<\/p>\n<p>The significance of Vander Plaats&#8217;s endorsement extends beyond Iowa.\u200c The state&#8217;s caucuses hold considerable weight in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-could-earn-boost-from-swing-state-primary-process-rnc-helped-craft-report\/\" title=\"Report: Swing-state primary process crafted by RNC could give Trump a significant boost.\">presidential primary process<\/a>,\u2062 as they serve as the first major\u2063 electoral event of the primary season. Winning the support of influential Iowa leaders like Vander Plaats can help a candidate build momentum and attract broader support nationally.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s growing list of endorsements from prominent \u200bconservatives is\u2064 a testament to his rising popularity within the Republican Party. With figures\u200b like Vander Plaats, Nikki Haley,\u2062 and Vivek Ramaswamy throwing their support behind him, DeSantis is emerging as one of the frontrunners in the race for the\u200c Republican nomination in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether DeSantis can translate these endorsements \u2064into a successful presidential campaign. However, with the backing of influential figures like Vander\u200c Plaats \u2063and \u200cthe support of key conservative organizations \u2064like \u2064the Family Leader Foundation, DeSantis is\u2062 positioning himself as a formidable candidate who is well-positioned to rally conservative voters \u200din Iowa and\u2064 beyond.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u200d 2024 presidential election cycle unfolds, all eyes will be \u200don Bob Vander Plaats&#8217;s endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis and the impact it will have on the Republican primary. With Vander Plaats&#8217;s significant support, DeSantis has added another valuable asset \u200dto his campaign, strengthening his chances of securing \u200bthe Republican nomination and potentially becoming the \u200cnext President of the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bob Vander Plaats, Family Leader Foundation president and CEO, became the latest influential Iowa leader to endorse Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in another significant win for the Florida governor. Vander Plaats&#8217;s endorsement of DeSantis came after the Florida governor, along with former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, attended the Family Leader Foundation&#8217;s<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2105692,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2105691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2105691","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2105691"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2105691\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2105692"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2105691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2105691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2105691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}