Brownback Opposes Surge

Wichita Eagle ^ | 1/10/07 | MATT STEARNS

[Don'tMessWithTexas]

I went to a meeting with Brownback in Des Moines with Sam and his Iowa campaign people. He started ny talking about the need to get Iraq off the radar and the need for a political solution.

He insisted that he would not pull out but the suite of rooms got as cold as the weather outside. My county co-chair was incredulous and fit to be tied.

I liked Sam and thought he had something to offer. But I cannot support without a policy of victory.

[Non-Sequitur]

I really think Brownback is angling for the Veep slot with his eye on 2016. But he is capable of more Macaca Moments than George Allen ever dreamed of, so I figure he'll talk him out of the running long before the end of the year.

[Don'tMessWithTexas]

Brownback would bring absolutely nothing to the ticket, unless someone like Rudy, who is tough enought on the GWOT, would pick him to appease conservatives.

[Non-Sequitur]

Brownback would bring absolutely nothing to the ticket, unless someone like Rudy, who is tough enought on the GWOT, would pick him to appease conservatives.

Before he started sticking his foot in his mouth, Brownback was portraying himself as the upholder of the solid conservative banner. Candidates like Giuliani and McCain and Romney without a firm conservative record to run on might have found him an attractive running mate that might appease the right wing of the party. Now, of course, Sam's shooting holes in his cause on a daly basis.

Which isn't such a bad thing. If Sam was on the ticket and the GOP won then our governor would appoint a Democrat to replace him - probably Dennis Moore.