Brownback backing Rudy?

Sen. Sam Brownback's presidential campaign never really got off the ground. Of the second-tier candidates, he was given a decent shot of breaking out of the second-tier because of his support among the family-values voters in the Republican Party. But former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, still a second tier denizen, has moved ahead of the others in the back of the class.

Still, Brownback's support will be much sought after by the remaining candidates in the field. Which makes Rudy Giuliani's visit to the Kansas senator's Washington office interesting.

Regarding Giuliani's stance on abortion, Brownback said, "I'm much more comfortable."

He then elaborated:

Justices are key. He's stated publicly many times about his support for strict constructionists like, I believe he said Roberts. John Roberts is a personal friend.

He may not be an exceptionally devout member of the faith, but Mayor Giuliani is a Roman Catholic, and Brownback is a recent convert.

Brownback's "comfort statement" is not an endorsement, but it's good news for Rudy.

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