The Anti-Sam Brownback Blog

This is another winning issue for Brownback who needs to moderate his image to appeal to moderate conservatives:

Caucus members have often times been joined by religious leaders in efforts to improve the human rights situation around the world. Brownback has been a frequent speaker at conferences addressing the human rights abuses in such countries as Sudan and North Korea, alongside human rights and evangelical organizations and church groups.

“Human life is our most precious gift, and we must protect it,” said Brownback.

Part of the equation for Brownback to have a chance in 2008 is a consistently compassionate outlook. Holding the position of co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus aids in that image creation. His intolerance of gays and lesbians must be countered by something warm and fuzzy. He is betting human rights will fit the bill.

As I have said in the past, he is an excellent opportunistic politician.