Taurean Small and Fin Gomez contributed reporting.

acknowledged that while Vander Plaats endorsement is very important for western Iowa.But there is an argument to coalesce around the winner of the Iowa caucuses immediately.

And I think what they look for is will someone bring leadership where they just leave us alone? Huckabee said.In an August Des Moines Register/NBC/Mediacom poll.Nobody expects Donald Trump to be found in the front row of a church every SundayHuckabee called the Iowa caucuses Trumps to lose at this point.

Vander Plaats said he wants to back someone with a consistency of convictions and a vision of principled leadership.and its more about whether candidates support smaller government.

Haleys campaign said it is taking nothing for granted in terms of the evangelical vote and argued her foreign policy record resonates with these voters.

Taurean Small and Fin Gomez contributed reporting.with tallies expected to be complete by Tuesday.

reducing the number of years it takes to reach top pay.A vote-tracking spreadsheet on the unions website shows that with all local union offices reporting.

Many newer hires wanted defined benefit pension plans instead of 401(k) retirement plans.the local union president in Arlington.