Blogging Against Senator Sam Brownback Since March 2005
Here is some more inside baseball for the New Years crowd. The National Review Onlinee has published the results of its “insider” poll along with advice for aspiring presidential hopefuls. Here is Senator Brownback’s entry:
SAM BROWNBACK (18/N.A.): Among social conservatives, the senator from Kansas possesses sterling credentials. He could become the John Ashcroft of this cycle, which perhaps isn’t saying much because Ashcroft dropped out of the 2000 race before the first primary. Brownback would serve himself well by courting economic conservatives in 2006; he might begin by proposing a major piece of pro-growth legislation or identifying himself with the flat tax. If he can unite the former supporters of both Ashcroft and Steve Forbes, he might stand a chance. A better-than-expected showing in the primaries could catapult him to the top of many vice-presidential short lists.
I completely agree that for Brownback to have a chance he must create a coalition of disaffected, radical social conservatives and economic conservatives. The fringes of these groups both feel marginalized by the current administration and are ripe for some good old fashioned pandering. Of course, Brownback has already proven himself to be a wasteful spender, so he is coming at this from a disadvantage.
I don’t buy into the vice presidential speculation. Brownback has an enormous ego and would be loathe to play second fiddle to anyone. He has always been an “all or nothing” bridge burning, negative campaigning sort of guy. The Vice Presidency is not his style.
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Blogging Against Senator Sam Brownback Since March 2005
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January 2nd, 2006 at 1:37 pm
Having known, and actively worked for Sam Brownback for years, none of the misguided comments you have made to discredit this unique American are justified. Obviously, those with anti-God, anti-free enterprise, socialistic, liberal theology beliefs would appreciate an individual like Sam Brownback. He stands for everything that has made our country great and unique among the nations of the world. It is our religious liberty and unique freedoms that people like your group seek to destroy and discredit. It has been individuals such as Sam Brownback in our history who have given people like you the freedom to espouse your un-American ideals and the lack of appreciation for the sacrifices that have made them possible. And to demonstrate the hypocrisy of your positions, you gladly cherish and hide behind the very liberties that in your ignorance you would seek to destroy.
January 2nd, 2006 at 2:29 pm
Good job not responding in any way, shape, or form, to the post.
Brownback doesn’t stand for freedom, he stands for bigotry, hatred and fearmongering. Until he ceases his active discrimination against gays and lesbians, I will continue to hammer him on this point.
Far from helping our country become great great and unique, he continuously works towards a Theocratic government in the same vein as Iran. Brownback believes his chosen religion should be the basis of his government and so do the clerics in Iran. Freedom my ass.
January 3rd, 2006 at 10:11 am
How do you reconcile your claim that Sen Brownback is working “towards a Theocratic gov’t in the same vein as Iran” when he can’t get the rest of his own familiy to convert to Catholicism?
January 3rd, 2006 at 12:53 pm
What his family does in regards to religion is of no concern to me. What does alarm me is his contention that Churches should be allowed to endorse and financially support candidates.