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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

Brownback: Iowa Caucuses Will Make or Break Campaign

(AP) -

Anything less than a fourth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses could mean the end of Sen. Sam Brownback's presidential bid.

 

The Kansas Republican said Wednesday that finishing lower than fourth would make him reassess whether to keep his campaign going. Read Entire Story...

Brownback Touts Conservative Credentials in South Carolina

(Press Release) COLUMBIA, SC – Although Senate votes on Iraq and crucial national security matters forced Senator Sam Brownback to address the Palmetto Family Council via teleconference instead of in person, Senator Brownback thanked the attendees for their work advancing conservative principles and highlighted his record of leadership on the values of faith, family, life and marriage.

"I am very sorry that Senate votes on Iraq, military and national security matters have prevented me from addressing you in person, as I originally hoped to do," said Senator Brownback. "I applaud your efforts advancing the conservative principles that we know are best for our nation, and I am proud to have a strong, consistent record of leadership defending the role of faith, family, life and marriage."

Senator Brownback is an unmatched champion when it comes to fighting for the values of faith, family, life and marriage:

• Just today, Senator Brownback introduced a bill that requires an ultrasound for women seeking an abortion.
• Norma McCorvey, the "Roe" of Roe v. Wade, endorsed Senator Brownback because he is "the right person, in the right place at the right time for our nation as we seek to embrace a culture of life."
• Senator Brownback showed true leadership when he convinced Ted Kennedy--yes, that Ted Kennedy--to co-sponsor a bill that would address the alarming number of babies who are aborted after being diagnosed in the womb with Down Syndrome.
• Bobby Schindler, brother of the late Terri Schiavo, endorsed Senator Brownback in recognition of his leadership and consistency, even when it was politically unpopular in Washington, to fight for his sister's life.
• Senator Brownback has no peer when it comes to advancing stem cell research and treatments that would not clone or kill human embryos, and he persuaded the Senate to pass his Fetal Farming Prohibition Act.
• In 2006, Senator Brownback's committee passed the Marriage Amendment that would protect traditional marriage from being redefined, and Senator Brownback took the lead role debating and promoting the Marriage Amendment on the national stage.
• Senator Brownback has pushed tirelessly to improve the quality of our culture and protect our children from indecent media. In 2006, when President Bush signed into law a tenfold increase in broadcast indecency fines, it was Senator Brownback's bill that made it to the president's desk. In 2005, he chaired hearings to examine pornography's impact on marriage, families and children and to strengthen the government's ability to prosecute pornographers.
• A few weeks ago, when Democrats in the U.S. Senate moved to overturn the Mexico City Policy--which prevents American taxpayer dollars from supporting overseas organizations that provide abortions--Senator Brownback lead the pro-life fight and introduced the amendment that would have kept this key pro-life policy intact.
  

Brownback Advances Pro-Life Agenda with Ultrasound Bill

(Press Release) DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, today advanced the pro-life agenda by introducing a Senate bill that would require doctors to perform an ultrasound and share the results with women before performing an abortion.

"We can reduce the number of abortions and help people reflect on the humanity of the unborn child by providing more information to women," said Senator Brownback.

The bill places the requirements on the doctor, not the woman, and is officially known as the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act. A doctor would be required to share the ultrasound results with the woman but the woman would not be required to view the images.

State legislatures in several states, including South Carolina and Texas, have pursued similar bills.

Brownback to Visit South Carolina

(Press Release) ALEXANDRIA, VA – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will campaign in South Carolina this Thursday, September 20.

Senator Brownback will tour the South Carolina Citizens for Life headquarters and speak at the Palmetto Family Council Stump Meeting & Straw Poll.

Thursday, September 20

Brownback Tours South Carolina Citizens for Life Headquarters
4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Tour and talk with staff
4:30 p.m. - Media availability
1411 Barnwell Street, Suite 3, Columbia, SC
Note: The South Carolina Citizens for Life office is located in a former abortion facility.
Contact: Jim Corbett, 803-530-8392

Palmetto Family Council Stump Meeting & Straw Poll
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Media availability during 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. reception
Brownback speaks at approximately 7:50 p.m.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC
Contact: Jim Corbett, 803-530-8392

Brownback Iowa Events this Saturday

(Press Release) DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will campaign in central Iowa this Saturday, September 15.

Senator Brownback will tailgate at the Iowa v. Iowa State game, walk in the Waukee Fall Festival parade, and attend Republican Party events in Dallas and Poweshiek counties.

Saturday, September 15

11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Brownback speaks at Iowa College Republican Federation tailgate party
Tent 49, between parking lots S3 and S4
Jack Trice Stadium, Iowa State
1800 South 4th Street
Ames, IA

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Brownback marches in Waukee Fall Festival parade
Start location: Waukee Middle School, 905 Warrior Lane
End location: Triangle Park
Waukee, IA

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Brownback speaks at Dallas County GOP Ice Cream Social
Waukee Ice Cream Shop
530 Walnut Street
Waukee, IA

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Brownback speaks at Poweshiek County GOP BBQ
Veterans Memorial Building
834 Broad Street
Grinnell, IA

Eight GOP Candidates Debate

Eight Republicans argued over the Iraq war and immigration before a crowd of 3,600 New Hampshire voters. Missing in action: actor-politician Fred Thompson, who skipped the debate in favor of announcing his candidacy in the more comfortable setting of late-night TV.

 

With delight, they zinged him for ducking the debate, their fifth. Read Complete Story

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Brownback: Private Accounts Best Option to Save Social Security

(AP) - Presidential hopeful Sam Brownback said the current Social Security system "stinks" for younger workers -- including his children -- and instead should be shifted to optional personal accounts.

 

Brownback, a Republican senator from Kansas, expanded his Social Security plan during a campaign swing through key early voting state New Hampshire. His appeal mirrors one President Bush has made, but opposition from AARP helped scuttle private accounts in 2005.

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