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==2008 Presidential Campaign==
==2008 Presidential Campaign==
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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 in the history of the world. 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 in the field. He has also referred to himself as a "bleeding heart conservative."<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/12/us/politics/12brownback.html]</ref>
He withdrew from the race, after the scandal, and later endorsed Arizona Senator [[John McCain]].
He withdrew from the race, after the scandal, and later endorsed Arizona Senator [[John McCain]].