Sam Brownback

"Legislation puts Families, Children in Jeopardy"

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – United States Senator Sam Brownback criticized Gov. John Lynch of New Hampshire today for signing legislation into law that grants the rights of married couples to homosexual couples.

"In nations that have embraced same sex unions, overall marriage has declined putting families in jeopardy," Brownback said. "This is a massive social experiment whose early results have been quite harmful to families and children."    » read more »

Takes over 20% of the vote with 9 candidates on the ballot

May 29, 2007 -- DES MOINES, Ia. – United States Senator Sam Brownback secured a first-place straw poll win tonight in Grundy County, Iowa, taking over 20% of the vote with 9 candidates on the ballot.    » read more »

Calls for further action to protect human life

May 29, 2007 -- ALEXANDRIA, Va –United States Senator Sam Brownback praised President Bush today for imposing new economic sanctions on Sudanese businesses and individuals aiding the on-going genocide in Darfur.

"It is our moral responsibility as a nation to make every effort we can to stop the innocent bloodshed in the Darfur region," Brownback said. "The moral conscience of America cannot peacefully rest until the innocent are protected and those who have killed over 200,000 human beings are brought to justice."    » read more »

Events draw over 750 Christian leaders from across Iowa in 24 hours

May 25, 2007 -- DES MOINES, Ia –U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Sam Brownback completed his campaign tour with Christian leader David Barton, addressing hundreds of Christian leaders in six Iowa cities.

Brownback and Barton spoke with over 750 Christian leaders at events in Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Des Moines, Ames, Davenport, and Cedar Rapids in the span of twenty-four hours.    » read more »

"Sam Brownback is the only candidate in the race who can unite both fiscal and social conservatives."

May 22, 2007 -- DES MOINES, Ia. –U.S. Senator Sam Brownback announced today that he has enlisted the support of Iowa State Senator Mark Zieman for his presidential campaign.    » read more »

May 18, 2007 -- ALEXANDRIA, Va — U.S. Senator Sam Brownback will join social conservative activists and values voters tomorrow evening for the Florida Family Policy Council's Annual Dinner as an honorary guest and keynote speaker. Interested media are encouraged to make prearrangements with the Policy Council event contacts.

Dinner and Planned Events with Florida Family Policy Council
Saturday, May 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL
Press Credential Contact: Michelle McKinnie or Nathan Dunn (407) 251-5130    » read more »

ALEXANDRIA, Va—U.S. Senator Sam Brownback today paid respect to the family, friends and loved ones of Reverend Jerry Falwell.

"Today, America has lost a true spiritual leader and a man of great faith in Jerry Falwell. His great words and actions will never be forgotten by the hundreds of thousands of people around the world that his life has touched. Jerry's moral character and principle will forever be remembered deep within my heart and those whose lives were so blessed to be touched by him."

Source: Sam Brownback campaign

May 14, 2007 -- ALEXANDRIA, Va—U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for President, today commented on recent pro-life legislation in Texas, State Senate Bill 920, which would enhance the informed consent provision on in-state abortions.

"Any and every effort to affirm the dignity of the unborn should be embraced. Period," Brownback said.    » read more »

May 10, 2007 -- ALEXANDRIA, Va—U.S. Senator Sam Brownback will participate in two pre-debate campaign events in Columbia, South Carolina on Monday, May 14. He will meet with activists on Monday afternoon and then attend South Carolina's "Silver Elephant Dinner" later that evening. On Tuesday, Brownback will join fellow candidates for the "First in the South Republican Presidential Debate," which will air on Fox News, beginning at 9:00 PM EST. The following events are open to the media.

Meet and Greet with State Activists
Monday, May 14
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST    » read more »

May 3, 2007 -- ALEXANDRIA, Va—U.S. Senator Sam Brownback will campaign in Muscatine and Davenport on Friday, May 4. Brownback will also address the "Believing Prayer Seminar" in Davenport on Saturday morning and then proceed to the annual Pella Tulip Festival in central Iowa. The weekend of campaigning concludes with a student rally at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas on Saturday afternoon. All events are open to the media.

Meet & Greet with U.S. Senator Sam Brownback
Friday, May 4
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM CST
The Button Factory
215 West Mississippi Dr.
Muscatine, IA    » read more »