Apparently not pleased at not having done well in the debate, with the interest group, that should have been "his," Sam Brownback decides to take a swing about 2 hours later at Mike Huckabee (who came in first at the debate, Ron Paul came in a distant 2nd). Here's a press release that came from the Brownback headquarters:
Huckabee Shows Ignorance of Key Pro-Life Issue
Displays weak grasp of crucial federal policy that blocks
taxpayer funds to pro-choice groups abroadFT. LAUDERDALE, FL – While Senator Sam Brownback has lead the fight in the Senate to protect a key pro-life federal policy, former Governor Mike Huckabee revealed an alarming ignorance of the issue when asked about it at today's Values Voters Presidential Debate.
When asked if he would apply the principle of the Mexico City Policy--which prevents American taxpayer dollars from supporting overseas organizations that provide abortions--to groups that provide abortions in the U.S., Huckabee seemed confused and twice asked clarifying questions that indicated his ignorance of a major element of pro-life policy on the federal level.
Two weeks ago, when Democrats in the U.S. Senate moved to overturn the Mexico City Policy, Senator Brownback lead the pro-life fight and introduced the amendment that would have kept this key pro-life policy intact. When Huckabee indicated his unfamiliarity with the issue at the Values Voters debate, Senator Brownback stepped in to explain the moderator's question.
"Time and time again, Senator Brownback has been on the leading edge of the fight to protect the right to life," said John Rankin, Iowa Communications Director of Brownback for President. "Other candidates might talk about being pro-life, but none can match Senator Brownback's record of demonstrated leadership."
While I didn't think that Huckabee said anything too substantial during the debate, he said the things that the values voters want to hear, and established himself as the favorite "second tier" candidate amongst the members of that voting bloc there.
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