Sen. Sam Brownback focusing on Iowa
July 17th, 2007 by Brendan Steinhauser
Associated Press reporter Mike Glover has an interesting article today on Senator Sam Brownback’s campaign for president. Brownback is focusing on Iowa, trying to do well in the early states to move him into the top tier of candidates. He is waging a true grassroots campaign, according to activist Bob Haus.
Republican presidential hopeful Sam Brownback is counting on his conservative credentials and a Midwest bond to lift his candidacy in Iowa.
The Kansas senator is making some inroads.
Although far behind in the polls and fundraising, Brownback has stuck to a well-honed strategy, waging a classic grass-roots campaign away from the glare of the media spotlight by mingling with activists in living rooms, parks and churches. He’s made repeated trips from his neighboring state to campaign in Iowa, where he underscores his cultural ties.
“The national media has put a ceiling on who they will cover and I haven’t cracked through that ceiling yet,” said Brownback. “If we can do well in some of these early contests and the early primary states, we can crack through that ceiling.”
