Former NY Governor, George Pataki, Endorses Republican Candidate Marco Rubio

Former New York Governor George Pataki has endorsed Republican candidate Marco Rubio for U.S. president on Tuesday.

Pataki, 70, said during an interview with FOX News, "In my mind there's one person who stands out, and that is Senator Marco Rubio. We need someone that is going to bring Americans together. Senator Rubio has the leadership, he has the vision, he has the intelligence from Congress to understand what it takes to defend us from radical Islam. I'm proud to endorse Senator Rubio."

"I don't just intend to endorse him. I'm going to do everything I can to help Sen. Rubio win this election," he added.

Pataki, who dropped out of the race last month, weighed in on the Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, saying that Trump will only continue to divide the party.

Pataki's endorsement came shortly after the Des Moines Register announced that it will be supporting the 44-year-old senator from Florida. The Register also endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

Rubio is not the only candidate to receive endorsements recently. Rick Perry, the former governor of Texas and Glenn Beck, a conservative TV personality voiced their support for Ted Cruz. Trump received that backing of former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin.

The Iowa Caucuses are less than one week away. The polls currently have Rubio in third behind Trump and Cruz.