In January 2008, Brownback declared his candidacy for President of the United States and touted himself as the most socially conservative candidate available. He has also referred to himself as a "bleeding heart conservative."<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/12/us/politics/12brownback.html]</ref>
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In January 2008, Brownback declared his candidacy for President of the United States and touted himself as the most socially conservative candidate available. He has also referred to himself as a "bleeding heart conservative."<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/12/us/politics/12brownback.html]</ref>
He withdrew from the race, citing funding problems, and later endorsed Arizona Senator [[John McCain]].
He withdrew from the race, citing funding problems, and later endorsed Arizona Senator [[John McCain]].