The Anti-Sam Brownback Blog

The Iowa political caucuses are a seamy, insider driven way of selecting a presidential candidate. In order to have a chance, you have to grease a few palms. Brownback, along with several other GOP 2008 presidential prospectives, made the first moves by contributing to republican Jim Nussle’s campaign for governor. Hotline On Call reports:

Another presidential money chase item: here’s what we can tell you about WH ‘08 GOPers and their contributions to Rep. Jim Nussle’s (R) IA GOV campaign. Nussle’s report is not public until 1/19.

The campaign reportedly asked every potential WH ‘08 candidate with a leadership PAC for money. All but three gave. The exceptions: Bill Frist, George Pataki and Mitt Romney, who is now chair of the RGA. Here’s who did give to Nussle in ‘05:

Candidate’s PAC Amount

George Allen $10,000
John McCain 5,000
Sam Brownback 2,000
Rick Santorum 1,000

Brownback is serious about competing in Iowa.