Iowa Caucus Winner Rick Santorum to Stump for Iowa Congressman Steve King

Santorum, who made a brief appearance at Cafe Diem, while running for president last year plans to help Iowa Congressman Steve King with his campaign for the 4^th District.

King faces Ames Democrat Christie Vilsack in the race and recent polls have shown King is losing ground.

Santorum will headline King's Defenders of Liberty fundraiser Oct. 19, a release from King's campaign said.

King said in a prepared statement that the Iowa Caucus winner is a good friend of his.

“Senator Rick Santorum is a close friend. We share the values of family, freedom and faith, which define American liberty. I am deeply honored by his unwavering support.”

Santorum said King has taken on his own political party to defend individual freedoms, according to a prepared statement.

“Steve understands that in order to restore our American Dream we must repeal ObamaCare and replace it with free-market solutions, balance our budget, harness all forms of American energy and create stability in Washington for business to grow,” Santorum said.

The fundraiser takes place 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Hickory Hall in Ames.