Urbandale, IA - Former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) announced today that his campaign has received the endorsement of leading Iowa conservative Chuck Launder. Laudner will work with the Santorum campaign to organize its grassroots efforts throughout Iowa.

Chuck Laudner said: "Senator Santorum has been a consistent, conservative leader - not just in good times, but when the times have been tough.  Senator Santorum has stood tall for faith, family, and the freedoms Iowans care deeply about.  He has also worked tirelessly to earn the votes of Iowa Republicans and has shown a true commitment to grassroots organizing and retail politics that Iowans demand.  Senator Santorum stands out from the pack as the most accomplished, best equipped, and best prepared to not just take on President Obama, but lead the nation.  I am excited about the opportunity to work with the Santorum campaign and elect Rick Santorum the next President of the United States."

Senator Santorum said: "I am thrilled to have Chuck's endorsement.  Chuck has been a leading voice for the Republican Party in Iowa and for conservative values. Chuck was an influential leader in the campaign to unseat Supreme Court justices that took it upon themselves to redefine marriage, and he has been a loyal and trusted counselor to one of our nation's brightest conservative stars in Congress - Steve King - which speaks volumes for Chuck's ability and principles.  I am greatly looking forward to working with Chuck as we work toward victory in the Iowa Caucuses."

Chuck Laudner is a well-respected and well-known Iowa conservative leader.  Laudner has served as Executive Director of the Republican Party of Iowa, as well as Chief of Staff to Congressman Steve King (R-IA).  During the 2010 election cycle, Laudner was campaign manager for Iowa for Freedom, the successful campaign to unseat three Iowa Supreme Court justices who took it upon themselves to redefine marriage in Iowa.