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Brownback Bows Out Of GOP Presidential Field

Republican Sen. Sam Brownback formally abandoned his 2008 presidential campaign Friday, his efforts suffering from a lack of money and a failure to gain traction nationally.

The Kansas conservative managed to gain the support of only 1 percent of Republicans in this month's Associated Press-Ipsos poll, after peaking at 3 percent in June. Fundraising reports earlier this week showed that his campaign was struggling financially, with $94,000 available to spend.

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Brownback Schedules Press Conference

(Press Release) DES MOINES - U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will hold a press conference in Topeka, Kansas, this Friday.

Friday, October 19

Brownback Press Conference
3:45 p.m. CT
Room 514 South
State Capitol
SW 10th Ave and SW Jackson St
208 W 2nd Street
Topeka, KS

Brownback to Drop Out of Presidential Race

(AP) - Republican Sam Brownback will drop out of the 2008 presidential campaign on Friday, people close to the Kansas senator said Thursday.

Brownback, a longshot conservative contender, had trouble raising money to compete in the race. He is expected announce his withdrawal in Topeka, Kan.

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Brownback's War Chest Is Running Out of Money

Republican presidential hopeful Sam Brownback doesn't have much money left to make the strong showing he needs in the Iowa caucuses.

 

The Kansas senator has less than $95,000 in the bank, according to his latest Federal Election Commission report filed Monday. Read Complete Story...

Brownback Closes 3rd Quarter, Carries No Campaign Debt

(Press Release) DES MOINES – The Brownback for President campaign, which carries no debt, raised $925,745.22 in the third quarter of 2007 and is eligible for at least $2.1 million in federal matching funds. To date the campaign has total receipts of just over $4.2 million.

"With a crowded field and an entire month during which Senator Brownback campaigned in Iowa without holding fundraising events, we are pleased with the level of support for Senator Brownback's message," said John Rankin, spokesman for Brownback for President. "We have always expected to run a grassroots campaign and to make the most of limited resources. The option of over $2 million in federal matching funds would provide additional support as we move forward."

Brownback Iowa Events for Thurs. & Friday

(Press Release) DES MOINES - U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will campaign in Iowa this Thursday and Friday, October 11th and 12th.

Thursday, October 11

Coffee with Brownback
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Green's Tea and Coffee
208 W 2nd Street
Muscatine, IA

Brownback Speaks at Loras College
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
media availability to follow remarks
Loras College
Marie Graber Ballroom in the Alumni Center
1450 Alta Vista Street
Dubuque, IA

Friday, October 12

Biden, Brownback to Outline Iraq Plan
Luncheon hosted by the Greater Des Moines Committee on Foreign Relations
Wakonda Country Club
1400 Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA
12:00 p.m. to 12:20 p.m. - lunch
12:20 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. - Biden, Brownback speak
12:40 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - audience questions and media availability

Last week, a strong, bipartisan majority of senators voted 75 to 23 to support the Biden-Brownback-Boxer Amendment, the only Iraq-related policy plan the Senate has adopted this year. The Biden-Brownback-Boxer Amendment calls for a political solution in Iraq based on a decentralized, federal system of government. Iowa's Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin both voted for the amendment.

"Joe and I might be running for the nomination of two different parties, but we agree on one thing: the American people want progress in Iraq and this represents a viable way forward to stability and success," said Sen. Brownback. "Decentralizing power in Iraq offers the best chance for Iraqis to live in a peaceful, united country where they can resolve their differences. It is time to begin the political surge we desperately need to help stabilize Iraq so we can get our troops out of harm's way."

"Partisan politics must not come in the way of finding a solution to the war in Iraq," said Sen. Biden. "The overwhelming majority of Americans want us to get our troops out of Iraq as quickly as possible without leaving chaos behind. I look forward to joining Senator Brownback next week in Iowa to explain how the Biden-Brownback-Boxer amendment makes Iraq the world's problem while establishing a political solution that gives Iraq's warring factions breathing room to resolve their differences."

This event is open to the public (lunch provided for $25.00). For more information and reservations, contact the Greater Des Moines Committee on Foreign Relations at 515-282-8192.

Biden & Brownback to Outline Iraq Plan

(Press Release) DES MOINES - Republican presidential candidate Senator Sam Brownback and Democratic presidential candidate Senator Joe Biden will hold an unprecedented joint campaign event to discuss their bipartisan plan for Iraq.

Last week, a strong, bipartisan majority of senators voted 75 to 23 to support the Biden-Brownback-Boxer Amendment, the only Iraq-related policy plan the Senate has adopted this year. The Biden-Brownback-Boxer Amendment calls for a political solution in Iraq based on a decentralized, federal system of government. Iowa's Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin both voted for the amendment.

Friday, October 12

WHAT:
Biden, Brownback to Outline Iraq Plan

WHERE:
Hosted by the Greater Des Moines Committee on Foreign Relations
Wakonda Country Club
1400 Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315

WHEN:
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

"Joe and I might be running for the nomination of two different parties, but we agree on one thing: the American people want progress in Iraq and this represents a viable way forward to stability and success," said Sen. Brownback. "Decentralizing power in Iraq offers the best chance for Iraqis to live in a peaceful, united country where they can resolve their differences. It is time to begin the political surge we desperately need to help stabilize Iraq so we can get our troops out of harm's way."

"Partisan politics must not come in the way of finding a solution to the war in Iraq," said Sen. Biden. "The overwhelming majority of Americans want us to get our troops out of Iraq as quickly as possible without leaving chaos behind. I look forward to joining Senator Brownback next week in Iowa to explain how the Biden-Brownback-Boxer amendment makes Iraq the world's problem while establishing a political solution that gives Iraq's warring factions breathing room to resolve their differences."

This event is open to the public (lunch provided for $25.00). For more information and reservations, contact the Greater Des Moines Committee on Foreign Relations at 515-282-8192.

Brownback Discusses His Iraq Plan with the Iraqi President

(Press Release) DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, today discussed his bipartisan plan for a three-state solution in Iraq while meeting with the Iraqi President Jalal Talabani earlier today in Washington, DC.

"In my meeting with the Iraqi president, he indicated strong support for a federal Iraq," said Brownback. "Decentralizing power in Iraq offers the best chance for Iraqis to live in peaceful, united country where they can resolve their differences. The American people want to win in Iraq and this represents a viable way forward to stability and success."

Last week Senator Brownback played a leading role in creating a broad coalition of conservative and liberal senators who voted 75 to 23 to support a three-state political solution for Iraq, the only Iraq-related policy plan the Senate has adopted this year.

His bipartisan plan, co-authored with Senator Joe Biden (D-DE), calls for a loosely federated central government in Iraq with three semi-autonomous states for the Kurds, Sunni and Shia.

Brownback to Attend Wyoming GOP Forums

(Press Release) ALEXANDRIA, VA – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will attend two presidential forums organized by the Wyoming Republican Party in Casper and Riverton this Saturday.

On Friday, Senator Brownback will talk about his unmatched record of leadership on pro-life and pro-family issues at an event hosted by the Wyoming Family Coalition.

Wyoming will hold county conventions on January 5, 2008, to select delegates to the national convention that will nominate the Republican Party's candidate. Wyoming's county convention process, unlike a primary or statewide caucuses, relies on precinct committee men and women to select the state's delegates to the national convention. Because many of these precinct committee men and women will attend one or both of the forums organized by the Wyoming Republican Party, the events offer an excellent opportunity for Senator Brownback to highlight his conservative credentials before a key grassroots audience.

Friday, September 28

Brownback Speaks at Wyoming Family Coalition
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Casper Petroleum Club
1301 Wilkins Circle, Casper, WY
Contact: Billy Valentine, 703-801-1628

Saturday, September 29

Brownback Speaks at Wyoming GOP Presidential Forum in Casper
10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Brownback speaks at approximately 11:00 a.m.
Casper College, Thunderbird Gym
125 College Drive, Casper, WY 
Contact: Billy Valentine, 703-801-1628

Brownback Speaks at Wyoming GOP Presidential Forum in Riverton
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Brownback speaks at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Central Wyoming College, Bob Peck Auditorium
2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, WY
Contact: Billy Valentine, 703-801-1628

Dr. Alveda King to Meet with Brownback Supporters

(Press Release) DES MOINES – The Brownback for President campaign today announced that the noted pro-life activist Dr. Alveda King, who has endorsed Senator Brownback for president, will meet with his supporters and hold a media availability this Friday, September 28.

Earlier this week, Dr. King was barred from speaking at Des Moines Roosevelt High School because principal Kathie Danielson said that while a discussion of civil rights was acceptable, Dr. King's planned remarks also included references to "morals."

"Quite a bit of [King's planned speech] does talk about civil rights, but there is a connection to morals and that's the part... " said Danielson. (Megan Hawkins, "Roosevelt cancels speech by King," Des Moines Register, 9/25/07)

"Defending the life of innocents is the most basic civil right, and I am proud to support Dr. Alveda King and her efforts on the pro-life issue, civil rights and helping people in need," said Senator Brownback.

As the daughter of the slain civil rights activist Rev. A.D. King and the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Alveda King has dedicated her life to pro-life causes and founded King for America, Inc., to "assist people in enriching their lives spiritually, professionally mentally and economically."

Friday, September 28

Dr. Alveda King Meets with Brownback Supporters
to Discuss Civil Rights and the Pro-Life Cause
11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Media availability at 11:30 a.m.
Brownback for President Iowa HQ
2700 University Ave, Suite 206
West Des Moines, IA