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Brownback to Quit GOP Race

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 18, 2007 10:43 AM CDT

(Newser) – Sam Brownback will withdraw from the GOP primaries as early as tomorrow, sources tell the AP. The conservative senator’s fundraising abilities apparently didn't keep pace with his presidential ambitions; his campaign reported raising only $800,000 in the third quarter. “I know Senator Brownback enjoyed campaigning and meeting new people and talking about ideas,” the source said, “but I think it came down to money.”

Always a longshot candidate, Brownback aimed his message at the party’s farthest right wing. He polls at about 1.4%, USA Today reports, well behind Mike Huckabee, who is targeting the same base. Brownback, who pledged to serve only two Senate terms, is expected to run for governor of Kansas.

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US Senator and Republican presidential candidate Sam Brownback addresses supporters. (Getty Images)

Kansas Senator and Republican presidential hopeful Sam Brownback fields questions in an early debate. (Getty Images)

Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., listens to Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., speak during a joint campaign event about their plans for Iraq, Friday, Oct.... (Associated Press)

The cover of Brownback's "From Power to Purpose." Senator Brownback is expected to withdraw from the race tomorrow. (KRT Photos)

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