What s next for Sam Brownback? Racial reconciliation. We really need to do it Jonathan Shorman, The Kansas City Star
Jan. 27 TOPEKA Over the past quarter-century, Sam Brownback has steadily climbed the political ladder, moving through the roles of congressman, senator, governor and finally ambassador. Until now.
Brownback, 64, stepped down as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom last Wednesday as the Biden administration took office. It s the first time since 1995 the Republican hasn t either been in office or been preparing to enter one after winning an election.
Since then, Brownback, who lives on nearly 20 wooded acres near Topeka, has picked up a chain saw, taken a motorcycle ride and spent time visiting friends and family.