With Herman Cain Gone, Phyllis Schlafly Endorses Michele Bachmann

Social conservative Phyllis Schlafly endorsed Michele Bachmann for president and is urging Iowans to caucus for her, Bachmanns campaign told the Des Moines Register Sunday night.

In a written statement, Schlafly said: Most important, Michele has the courage to be a leader among her peers. She is a real champion in speaking up for values we care about. Michele is a woman of faith and the mother of a beautiful family. She has a 100 percent pro-life record and is a strong supporter of traditional marriage.

Schlafly became a national leader in the conservative movement in the 1960s. In 2000, she campaigned in Iowa for Republican Steve Forbes. Her endorsement of Bachmann came a day after Herman Cain suspended his campaign amid a flurry of sex-charged allegations against him.

In the statement, the St. Louis-based activist pumped up Iowas first-in-the-nation caucuses.

If I were an Iowa voter, I would be making plans right now to cast my vote for Michele Bachmann for president on Jan. 3. I hope you will take advantage of this golden opportunity to support a candidate we can all be proud of.