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Brownback Wins Students for Life Straw Poll

(Press Release) DES MOINES – The Brownback for President campaign today announced Senator Brownback's first-place finish in the Students for Life of America presidential straw poll.

Senator Brownback finished first with 23 percent of the vote, followed by Fred Thompson (22 percent), Mitt Romney (11 percent), Ron Paul (9 percent), Rudy Giuliani (7 percent), John McCain (5 percent) and Mike Huckabee (5 percent). The poll asked 650 members of Students for Life of America, "Who do you plan on voting for in the presidential primary election?"

"Senator Brownback's first-place victory in the Students for Life straw poll is a recognition of his unmatched efforts leading the fight to protect life," said John Rankin, Iowa communications director of Brownback for President. "Senator Brownback's campaign has surged forward through the energy and commitment of conservative college students. This latest straw poll confirms Senator Brownback's strong support from this key activist base."

This strong showing follows Brownback's top-three finish in the Ames Straw Poll in Iowa last weekend.

Senator Brownback is one of only two candidates to place in the top three in the two most important straw polls in 2007, at Ames last weekend and at the CPAC convention in March in Washington, DC.

Students for Life of America is the largest pro-life college student organization in the country, with approximately 255 active member organizations across the U.S.

Brownback Vows to Keep Presidential Campaign Going

(AP) - Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback on Monday vowed to keep his presidential campaign going through the Iowa caucuses this winter, despite his third place finish in the Republicans' weekend straw poll.

 

"We invested heavily in the straw poll to get a top three finish and we got a top three finish," Brownback said Monday. "Certainly a lower finish would have been very harmful to us continuing the race."

Brownback came in behind surprise runner-up Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor, who is competing for the same block of conservative values voters. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney easily won the straw poll.

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Brownback Staw Poll Schedule

(Press Release) DES MOINES – The Brownback for President campaign today released the program schedule for the Brownback Tent at the Ames Straw Poll on Saturday, August 11.

Senator Brownback will address the crowd in his tent several times throughout the day, in addition to speaking inside the Hilton Coliseum at approximately 3:10 pm.

Senator Brownback will hold a media availability in his tent from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

The air-conditioned Brownback Tent includes seating for 600 and a family area with games and attractions, including an intern dunk tank. Guests will enjoy Famous Dave's BBQ, snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn. Rear projection screens will display a live video feed during Senator Brownback's speech.

Brownback Tent Program Schedule
*times and program details are subject to change*

• 10:00 am - Welcome from MCs Chris "Zip" Rzeppa and Drew Mariani of Relevant Radio, the largest national Catholic talk radio network.
• 10:15 am - Ag Votes! program with former Future Farmers of America leadership officers.
• 10:50 am - Senator Brownback speaks.
• 11:00 am - Music by Stacie Ruth Stoelting.
• 11:15 am - Honoring our Heroes program to salute our troops and veterans. PJ Sesker, aunt of the late Army National Guard Sgt. Daniel Sesker of Ogden, will address the crowd and highlight the work of Operation First Rescue, a volunteer organization to help veterans and their families.
• 11:30 am - Senator Brownback speaks.
• 11:45 am - Music by INRI.
• 12:15 pm - Pro-Life, Whole-Life program with Lou Engle (national evangelical leader), Bobby Schindler (brother of the late Terri Schiavo), Norma McCorvey (the "Roe" of Roe v. Wade), Luana Stoltenberg (Iowa pro-life activist) and Eduaro Verostegui (star of the hit movie Bella).
• 1:15 pm - Senator Brownback speaks.
• 1:40 pm - Battle of the Bands with Callie Weiss, Greenhill, Not About Us. Senator Brownback's son Andy will join Eduardo Verostegui to judge the bands.
• 3:10 pm - Senator Brownback speaks in the Hilton Coliseum.
• 3:30 pm - Music by Nailpoint Payment.
• 4:15 pm - Human Rights and Religious Freedom program featuring Francis Bok, a former Sudanese slave, and a presentation from the Iowa Vietnamese community.
• 4:30 pm - Senator Brownback speaks.
• 4:45 pm - Ames to the Future! Get Out the Vote Rally. Speakers include Lou Engle (national evangelical leader), Kevin McLaughlin (leading Iowa economic conservative), Chuck Hurley (Iowa pro-family leader), Norma McCorvey (the "Roe" of Roe v. Wade), Bobby Schindler (brother of the late Terri Schiavo), Luana Stoltenberg (Iowa pro-life activist) and Eduaro Verostegui (star of the hit movie Bella).
• 7:30 pm - Media availability with Senator Brownback.

Brownback to March in Iowa State Fair Parade Tonight

(Press Release) DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will march in the Iowa State Fair Parade tonight in Des Moines.

Senator Brownback will arrive at 7 p.m. at the corner of Court St. and 14th St. and will be available for media interviews until 7:30 p.m. He will march from 7:30 p.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m.

Brownback has visited Iowa over 30 times to meet with voters and to build grassroots support for the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames on Saturday, August 11.

Brownback Iowa Events on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

(Press Release) DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will campaign in Iowa this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

 

On Wednesday, Brownback will have lunch with supporters in Sioux City, sign his book in Milford and join the Iowa State Fair Parade in Des Moines.

 

On Thursday, Brownback will sign his book in Urbandale, have lunch with supporters in West Des Moines, speak at the Des Moines Register's Soap Box at the Iowa State Fair, and have coffee with supporters in Central City.

 

On Friday, Brownback will attend Get Out The Vote rallies in West Des Moines and Ames.

 

Wednesday, August 8

Lunch with Brownback
12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
Jitters Cafe
3065 Floyd Blvd.
Sioux City, IA

Brownback signs copies of his book,

"From Power to Purpose"
3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Morning Star Catholic Book Store
608 Okoboji Ave.
Milford, IA

Brownback walks in the Iowa State Fair Parade
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Iowa State Capitol Complex

Des Moines, IA

Thursday, August 9

Brownback signs copies of his book,

"From Power to Purpose"

10:30 am to 11:30 am
Divine Treasures Book Store
5701 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA

Lunch with Brownback
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m
Brownback for President Iowa HQ
2700 University Ave. Suite 206
West Des Moines, IA

Brownback Des Moines Register Soap Box Speech
Iowa State Fair
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m

Grand Concourse, Iowa State Fairgrounds
East 30th Street and East University Avenue

Des Moines, IA

Coffee with Brownback
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Phillips Residence
28 Red Maple Ct.
Central City, IA

Friday, August 10

 

Brownback Get Out The Vote Rally
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Brownback for President Iowa HQ
2700 University Ave. Suite 206
West Des Moines, IA

Brownback Get Out The Vote Rally
8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Brownback for President Ames Office
526 Main Street
Ames, IA

Brownback Iowa Events Monday

(Press Release) DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will campaign in Iowa today, Monday, August 6.

Senator Brownback has no public events on Tuesday, August 7. He returns to Iowa on Wednesday, August 8, and remains in the state until the straw poll in Ames on August 11. Further details will be released separately.

Monday, August 6
 
Brownback Signs His Book, "From Power to Purpose"
11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Wellspring Bookstore
10465 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA

Lunch with Brownback
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bergman Residence
2021 47th Street
Des Moines, IA

Brownback tours Becker Underwood, Inc.
Media availability to follow company tour
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
801 Dayton Ave
Ames, IA
Note: Becker Underwood creates products for
soil management and crop production.
 
Coffee with Brownback
Burgie's Espresso Cafe
4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
110 Airport Road
Ames, IA
 
Brownback House Party
5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Greenwood Residence
2407 Lakeside Drive
Ames, IA
 
Meet and Greet with Brownback
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fairview Lodge
Grove Street, across from the high school and antique carousel
Story City, IA

Coffee with Brownback
8:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Bailey Residence
19344 365th Street
Earlham, IA

Huckabee's Campaign Says Brownback Is Whining

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. --

Mike Huckabee's presidential campaign accused fellow Republican Sam Brownback of whining over a supporter's remark about his rival's Catholicism and in the process mistakenly referred to Democratic candidate Barack Obama as "Osama."

 

Brownback has said Huckabee should apologize for a supporter referring to himself as a "recovering Catholic." Brownback converted to Catholicism in 2002.

Huckabee campaign manager Chip Saltsman said Brownback isn't tough enough to be president if he believes the former Arkansas governor owes him an apology. "The governor strongly disavowed the statement by the supporter, but that wasn't enough for Brownback," Saltsman said.

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Brownback Iowa Events on Sunday, Monday

(Press Release) - DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will campaign in Iowa on Sunday, August 5, and Monday, August 6.

Senator Brownback has no public events on Tuesday, August 7. He returns to Iowa on Wednesday, August 8, and remains in the state until the Ames straw poll on August 11. Further details will be released separately.

Sunday, August 5

Pro-Life Reception with Brownback
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Gabriel's Corner
131 S. 16th Street
Council Bluffs, IA

Monday, August 6

Coffee with Brownback
8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Family Table Restaurant
609 W 7th Street
Atlantic, IA

Brownback Signs His Book, "From Power to Purpose"
11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Wellspring Bookstore
10465 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA

Lunch with Brownback
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bergman Residence
2021 47th Street
Des Moines, IA

Brownback tours Becker Underwood, Inc.
Media availability to follow company tour
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
801 Dayton Ave
Ames, IA
Note: Becker Underwood creates products for
soil management and crop production.

Coffee with Brownback
Burgie's Espresso Cafe
4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
110 Airport Road
Ames, IA

Brownback House Party
5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Greenwood Residence
2407 Lakeside Drive
Ames, IA

Meet and Greet with Brownback
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fairview Lodge
Grove Street, across from the high school and antique carousel
Story City, IA

Coffee with Brownback
8:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Bailey Residence
19344 365th Street
Earlham, IA

Iowa State Senator Nancy Boettger Endorses Brownback for President

 

(Press Release) DES MOINES – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback today announced that State Senator Nancy Boettger of Harlan, a 13-year veteran legislator, has endorsed his presidential campaign.
 
"As a farmer, I know that Senator Brownback understands the economic issues and social values of the agricultural community," said Boettger. "Senator Brownback grew up on a farm in Kansas, was the youngest state secretary of agriculture in Kansas history, and learned from a young age the Midwestern values he shares with Iowa."

Boettger, a farmer, former educator and mother of four, is an Iowa State University graduate and serves on the Agriculture, Appropriations, Education and Human Resources committees. She is the ranking member of the Education Appropriations Subcommittee.

Boettger added: "As a former educator, I know the importance of Sunday school values in our children's lives. Senator Brownback proudly invites God back into our schools and public square, and he knows we must get the basics right to secure a prosperous future for our children and our grandchildren."

Brownback has also been endorsed by Iowa State Senator Mark Zieman of Postville.

"I am honored to welcome the support of State Senator Nancy Boettger, a principled, accomplished woman with roots in America's Heartland and a strong background in Iowa's agriculture and education communities," said Brownback. "I am humbled that she will help me bring our shared Midwestern values to the White House."

Brownback Campaigns in Iowa on Tuesday

(Press Release) DES MOINES - U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will campaign in Iowa this Tuesday, July 31.

 

Senator Brownback will deliver a major policy address on Iraq, tour Pioneer Hi-Bred research plots and speak to employees, and shoot firearms and discuss gun rights at a firing range in Ames.

All events are open to the media.
 

Brownback to tour Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

Media must arrive by 9:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - Tours research plots

11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. - Employee meeting
11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Media availability
Pioneer Hi-Bred
Carver Center
7000 NW 62nd Ave.
Johnston, IA

Pioneer contact: Julie Kenney, cell: 515-664-7520 

 

Brownback to shoot firearms and discuss gun rights

2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Izaak Walton League, Ames Chapter

2006 Stagecoach Rd.

Ames, IA

Brownback to deliver major speech on Iraq
5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Forum on International Relations

U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy/Greater Des Moines Committee on Foreign Relations
The Des Moines Embassy Club, Ruan building, 34th floor
666 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA

Contact: Jessica Rowe or Ann Schodde, 515-243-4535