Campaign Press Releases

BROWNBACK EXPANDS EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE
Kevin McLaughlin of Iowa and Dave Mugler of Kansas Sign On
 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback today announced that Kevin McLaughlin of Des Moines, Iowa, and Dr. Dave Mugler of Manhattan, Kansas, have joined his presidential exploratory committee.

"Kevin and Dr. Mugler bring experience and ideas to the table," said Brownback. "Kevin's leadership on tax reform in Iowa speaks to a broader need for federal tax reform, and Dr. Mugler's extensive knowledge of agricultural issues will be crucial as we face changes and opportunities in agriculture and energy."

Kevin McLaughlin was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and has worked in the financial services and investment industry for 30 years. In 1996, he served as the Polk County Chair for Steve Forbes' presidential bid, and in 2000 as the Iowa Vice Chair for Forbes. In 2003, McLaughlin co-founded Iowans for Discounted Taxes, which helped achieve income tax reform that will allow Iowa's seniors to live income tax free in 2007.

"Senator Brownback understands the critical need for tax, Social Security, and health care reform," said McLaughlin. "Anti-growth taxes and the massive cost increases predicted for entitlement programs represent the greatest threat to the well being of young generations of Americans and our future economic health."

Dr. Dave Mugler is the Associate Dean at Kansas State University's College of Agriculture, a position he has held since 1981. Mugler has been associated with Kansas State since 1964.

"Senator Brownback grew up on a farm and understands firsthand the issues that farmers are facing," said Mugler. "As new opportunities in energy and agriculture bring on the largest changes to farming in a generation, Senator Brownback has the background to embrace the future while respecting the past."

 

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BROWNBACK TO VISIT GREENVILLE AND ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Media availability in Greer
 

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Sam Brownback will visit Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina, tomorrow and will tour the AnMed Cancer Center and meet with veterans at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.

 

Thursday, December 21
All times Eastern
Contact: Martin Gillespie, (202) 669-5490

Brownback media availability
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
The Village at Pelham
Spartanburg Regional Health System
2755 S. Highway 14
Greer, SC 29650

Brownback meets with veterans
1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m .
Open to media
Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home
4605 Belton Highway
Anderson, SC 29621

Brownback tours AnMed Cancer Center
2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Open to media
AnMed Cancer Center
800 N. Fant Street
Anderson, SC 29621
 

Senator Brownback co-chairs the Senate Cancer Coalition and is a leader in the fight to end death and suffering from cancer by 2015.

Earlier this month Senator Brownback established a presidential exploratory committee to evaluate running in 2008.

 

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BROWNBACK TO MEET WITH GOP ACTIVISTS IN MIAMI  
Will speak at U.S.-Cuba Democracy PAC luncheon  
 

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Sam Brownback will speak at the U.S.-Cuba Democracy PAC luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel and will meet with Republican activists and leaders at the Versailles Restaurant in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, December 20.  

 

Brownback to speak at U.S.-Cuba Democracy PAC luncheon
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Hotel
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 20
Event contact: Martin Gillespie, (202) 669-5490

Brownback to meet with GOP activists in Miami
Versailles restaurant
3501 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33135
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Media Availability at 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 20
Event contact: Martin Gillespie, (202) 669-5490

BROWNBACK TO VISIT DUBUQUE AND DAVENPORT

Will meet with grassroots leaders at Iowa events

 

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Sam Brownback will meet with Iowa grassroots leaders and activists in Davenport and Dubuque on Tuesday, December 19.

 

Tuesday, December 19

All times Central

 

Brownback meets with conservative leaders in Davenport

10:45 a.m. – media availability

Thunderbay Grille

6511 N. Brady Street

Davenport, IA 52806

Event contact: Trainor Walsh, 319-210-6566

 

Brownback meets with conservative leaders in Dubuque

3:30 p.m. – media availability

Midway Hotel

3100 Dodge Street (Highway 20)

Dubuque, IA 52003

Event contact: Trainor Walsh, 319-210-6566

 

Earlier this month Senator Brownback established a presidential exploratory committee to evaluate running in 2008.

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BROWNBACK TO VISIT DES MOINES, IOWA
Will meet with grassroots leaders at Polk County GOP event
 

U.S. Senator Sam Brownback will meet with grassroots leaders and activists at the Polk County GOP Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 12.
 

Brownback at Polk County GOP Christmas Party
Tuesday, December 12
6:00 p.m. – dinner
7:00 p.m. – informal remarks
8:00 p.m. – event concludes
All times Central
 
Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant
11151 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50322
 
Event contact: Rebekah Brandmeyer, 515-979-0524, exdir@polkgop.com
 

Last week Senator Brownback established a presidential exploratory committee to evaluate running in 2008.
 

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