Aug. 7, 2007 - Presidential Campaign 2008--Samuel Brownback
Candidates 2008 Profiles
This is part of an ongoing series about the 2008 Presidential candidates. By examining each candidate, the issues he stands for, and his beliefs, we hope to bring you a unbiased look into what the results of his Presidency could bring
Samuel Brownback
Sam Brownback was born in Parker, Kansas, on September 12, 1956 . As a youth, he was the first the state of Kansas president, then the national vice president, of Future Farmers of America. Mr. Brownback was student body president at Kansas State University, and graduated with a law degree from the University of Kansas. After graduating, Mr. Brownback was a broadcaster, hosting his own show. Eventually, he started practicing law, and then was elected as the Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. Brownback, accepted into the White House Fellow Program, worked with the Office of US Trade Representative for a brief time. In 1994, he was elected the the House, and in 1996, the Senate. Mr. Brownback and his wife, Mary, have five children.
THE ISSUES
*Same-sex marriage/Gay rights--Mr. Brownback believes that marriage is between a man and a woman. Opposes adding sexual orientation to the list of hate crimes.
*Abortion--Mr. Brownback strongly opposes abortion, even in the case of rape.
*Embryonic stem cell--prefers use of adult stem cells in research.
*Crime--voted on tougher drug offenders punishments.
*Education--believes both Intelligent Design and evolution should be taught as theories. Wants more flexibility in federal school rules.
*Foreign Policy--believes we should confront Iran directly, should be involved in Uganda and Sudan, and enlarging NATO.
*Free trade--Mr. Brownback has been rated very pro-free trade.
*Gun Control--believes in the right to bear arms, happy with current laws.
*Homeland security--voted on re-authorization of Patriot Act, has a pro-military voting record.
*Immigration--supported border fence and tougher border enforcement, voted yes on allowing illegals to participate in Social Security, and supports Senator McCain's ideas on immigration.
*War in Iraq--Supports the war in Iraq, and any timetable for withdrawl. However, opposed the troop surge.
THE GOOD
*Mr. Brownback and his wife adopted two of their five children.
*Mr. Brownback was raised Methodist, joined an evangelical nondenominational church, and then converted to Catholicism. His faith plays a big role in he decision to run for President.
*Visited refugee camps in Sudan and is known as a "champion for Darfur."
THE BAD AND THE UGLY
*Was rumored to have received campaign money from Jack Abramoff, which he pledged to return.
For more information on Sam Brownback, visit his campaigning website at: http://www.brownback.com/
Comments
Aug. 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Chris
hmm, he sounds pretty good. i don't undersatdn his anti-surge thing but that is over now. i don't like that he is anti-gay, but no politician will agree with me on everything lol
Aug. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Striker
Wow I like it! And its great to know who's all out there trying to run our country. Keep up the great work!
~Striker
Aug. 10, 2007 - Wow...
Posted by Jocelyndixon
He sounds like a pretty good choice. I am surprised.
And, thank you for your comment.. it was amusing.
Jocelyn
Aug. 10, 2007 - Hello
Posted by SuperAngel
Hmm... he sounds pretty sound.
RYC:
Yeah, its pretty exciting and scary that I have to vote.
Thanks for stopping by.
As Always...
SUPERANGEL Amanda
Aug. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sweetpotato
I like him. He was one of the three who stated he believed in creationism during that debate, correct? I saw a clip of that video somewhere, and it made me like him more.
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