Des Moines, Iowa — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis now has the public support of a well-known voice in Iowa’s evangelical community.
Sheldon native and former Sheldon High School Principal Bob Vander Plaats, president and CEO of The Family Leader, endorsed DeSantis late Tuesday during an appearance on the Fox News Channel. Vander Plaats says he’s been here before.
The state’s Republican voters have tended to agree with Vander Plaats’ Presidential picks.
According to the polls, DeSantis has a long way to go to get the nomination. But Vander Plaats doesn’t buy that.
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign points to a pollster’s memo suggesting Vander Plaats’ endorsement would have no significant impact on the 2024 Iowa Caucus race. Polls show Trump has a significant lead among likely Iowa Caucus goers, with DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley battling for a second place finish.
