Two days ago I wrote about Brownback's expansive take on "the culture of life." Apparently his stance on helping African, questioning the death penalty and apologizing for slavery didn't catch on, because he's quitting the presidential race — not enough money.
These issues can still resonnate, I believe, but Brownback just didn't have the presidential chops, it seems. He doesn't look great on TV (shallow, but true) and he didn't offer an impressive political resume. What has done, really, as congressman and senator?
Recall the CNN interview several years ago when Brownback made fun of Asian people by mocking them. I always had a hard time taking him seriously as policy maker aftet that. Wonder if others did, too.
Brownback does have a gentle, warm aura that seems likeable. He doesn't smash his opinions down your throat. There seem to be a kindler, gentler Sam Brownback in recent years. But politics can be a bloodsport, and maybe he just wasn't meant for the job.....
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