Sam Brownback Admits Real Estate Ties To Lou Engle, Controversial Anti-Gay Minister (VIDEO)

Since it was reported that he was lending support to a virulent anti-gay initiative in Uganda, American Evangelical leader Lou Engle has found himself persona non grata among the crowd of socially conservative politicians he once counted as allies.

At the top of the list is Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS), the evangelical Kansas Republican who was once a special guest at one of Engle's rallies and was reportedly once a roommate of the controversial minister.

Brownback's politics have long aligned with Engle's. The two both supported California's Proposition 8 initiative banning gay marriage in the state. Engle once said that he and the senator shared dreams of Brownback becoming president. Engle's involvement in and support of Uganda's anti-homosexuality law that critics decried as a "Kill the Gays" bill naturally changed those dynamics, making it unpalatable for Brownback to continue their association.

But for Brownback, who is now running for governor of the state, creating distance hasn't been entirely easy. The Kansas Democratic Party has dogged him with statements and petitions reminding voters about his ties to Engle. And now a Democratic source sends over recently shot tracker footage of Brownback seemingly admitting that he shared a room with the controversial minister -- though in the context of stressing that Engle's views do in fact concern him.

Voter: Hi Senator, thanks so much for coming out. It's great to meet you. Clarissa Unger.

Brownback: What's your name again?

Voter: Clarissa Unger. It's so nice to meet you. I just have to say that there's one thing that really concerns me about this race, and it's that a minister, Joe Engle has...

Brownback: Lou.

Voter: Lou Engle. Yes, I'm sorry. He claims that you have lived with him. And I was just curious, is that true? Did you live with him while you were in the Senate?

Brownback: Lou and I were...we...Lou and I were...we were...That's when I got burned out of an apartment, I was trying to think of the year...and then I subleased a place for a period of time. [Inaudible]...but yes.

Voter: You did?

Brownback: Yeah.

Voter: Some of his positions really concern me.

Brownback: Yeah, I know, they do me too.

Voter: The views on [inaudible]. Great, well thank you so much again for coming.

Brownback: You bet, thank you.

Comments

[Ed Spencer]

08:52 AM on 10/26/2010

As a Kansas resident, I hope there is a way to defeat Sam Brownback. My concern with the senator is his association with religious groups. He brings his religious views into his government office, particularly his position on Pro-Choice. At best he is frightening.

[MinerSam]

06:24 AM on 09/30/2010

Special Interests?

Ya mean like when Coakley sued such interests as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanlyey, Utilities for overcharging,WON, and brought back over $1Billion to Massachusetts Tax Payer special Interests?

To Republicans WeThePeople are a special interests to continue sucking dry and pushing off the cliff.

[MinerSam]

05:30 AM on 09/30/2010

GOP, Gas & Oil Potty of Looters, Liars & Lunes.

[bigbubba90210]

07:35 PM on 09/29/2010

I like the cheap porn (not to be confused with the classy variety) camera stylings employed in this video...

[bluntobject]

05:20 PM on 09/29/2010

It's OK Senator Brownhole. We know what kind of coward and gay h8ter you are.

Nothing new here. Just a typical red/ne.ck republican teabugger.

[Rudy Bentz]

04:07 PM on 09/29/2010

I wish to offer a plea to any and all who have been contributing to these HP blogs on all of the issues that have clearly established the fact that the Republicans in both house will do anything to block everything coming from the White House or the Democratic members of the Congress: please, do not simply write your many intelligent and insightful (humorous as well) comments in the ether. Please, again, get the word out to all Democrats, Independents and, yes Republican and Tea Party friends and acquaintances, and expose the utter ugliness, wickedness and outright inhumane agenda the Right has and will continue to have and enforce if voted in as a majority. It is no longer about Obama and race. It is no longer about Obama and Christianity. It is no longer about Obama and the socialization of this country. It is, however, about the very well-being of each and every one of us--including those we vehemently disagree with. I consider myself to be my brother's keeper...all brothers and all sisters. Expose the fear tactics. Bring the light of truth to the blatant lies that are proffered by the selfish and self-centered. Correct the slight-of-hand illusions presented by the self-appointed pundits and wanna-be politicians and get out the real vote: the humane vote that will realistically, pragmatically and wisely bring respect, sincere kindness and responsible regard to all.

[garagenoir]

03:58 PM on 09/29/2010

The word he is struggling not to say is: "roommates." Why I wonder? Lots of people have roommates and most people aren't uncomfortable saying so. Is his constituency too dim to recognize that same-sex roommates are frequently not gay couples?

[Fnordpocalypse]

03:49 PM on 09/29/2010

No worries, eventually we will find out that they are both Gay themselves. I relish those moments.

[castleblanca]

03:21 PM on 09/29/2010

When I see a headline tying Senator Brownback to the evangelical leader's son, well, that will be news.

[bluntobject]

05:22 PM on 09/29/2010

It's perfect....

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3x1ne_bobbie-gentry-ode-to-billy-joe-1967_music

[hallowellboy]

03:16 PM on 09/29/2010

"He was the best roommate ever. We hardly ever went out. We wrestled nearly every night until we fell asleep. His leglock was really something else. I miss him."

[Uproar]

02:07 PM on 09/29/2010

Aren't all GOP politicians anti-gay? I can't believe that's even a story, when it's a given. It's one of their main platforms. Anti-choice and anti-gay.

[kareemachan]

03:13 PM on 09/29/2010

...while simultaneously hiding in the closet.

[Anne Johnson]

02:00 PM on 09/29/2010

Sam Brownback admits ties to anti-gay minister:  "I just can't quit him!"

[schnauzergirl]

01:56 PM on 09/29/2010

"and was reportedly once a roommate of the controversial minister."

Is that astoglide I smell?

[opinioned1]

01:09 PM on 09/29/2010

GOP=Gay bashers, hyprocrites, racist, anti-American I hope he fails fools all yelling "NO".

Nothing more needs to be said. If you vote for these people you deserve what ever you get.

I believe America is better than a pack of baggers who`s only goal is removal of Obama the black dude.

[satanlite]

11:19 AM on 09/29/2010

WHAT??

Republicans are anti-gay???? When did this happen????

[Ed Spencer]

08:56 AM on 10/26/2010

I started during the Ronnie Admin. - Ronnie's gay son really bothered him.