Conservative Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio is now on his nine-day campaign period in Iowa, just days before Iowans cast their first votes, the New York Times reports. The publication says that the senator is doing better in his most recent visit as crowds grow and endorsements surface.

Rubio makes his way to Iowa in his straight nine-day campaign after opponents Ted Cruz and Donald Trump have had their fair share of glory in the state. The outlet says that Rubio is seen to be doing strong so far, which is an important factor before initial votes are cast.

"I'm very optimistic about the energy we're gaining, the endorsements, the support and the turnout on a day like today," Rubio told the crowd at Best Western as quoted by the publication.

Not only did he hear the crowd screaming his name in support of his campaign, Rubio also reportedly gained endorsements -- both direct and indirect -- that are both favorable to his possible seat at the White House, the news agency reports.

Apparently, Rubio's visit gained him the support of the state's biggest newspaper, The Des Moines Register. To add to his supporters, Rubio's campaign announced that famous Iowa senator, Joni Ernst will accompany him to his rally on Monday.

Although not mentioning that the Iowa senator is supporting Rubio's Presidency, the news outlet revealed that Ernst will, however, not be joining any other presidential candidate. Meanwhile, the news comes after word spread out that Rubio is nowhere near getting the White House to be elected as president.

However, Rubio's party believes the opposite. "No poll in New Hampshire matters until Iowa votes, and no poll in South Carolina matters until New Hampshire votes," said senior strategist for Rubio Todd Harris as quoted by the news agency.

Fox News Latino reports that Iowa will be casting their leadoff votes on Feb. 1. Rubio urged the state voters to choose wisely saying, "We are not just picking a political party," Rubio said in a Cedar Rapids hotel ballroom. "We are picking the very identity of our nation. That is what's at stake in this election," he added.

Without mentioning any names, Rubio also urged that the "next president should tell you as a candidate how they will fight the war on terror," he said as quoted by the news outlet on news that other presidential candidates voted for the approval of a reduction in federal military spending.