On May 3, 2007, during the first debate among the 10 Republican presidential hopefuls, they were asked: “Is there anyone on the stage who does not … believe in evolution?” Three candidates raised their hands: Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado. The episode sparked much debate and news coverage, and Brownback later penned a New York Times op-ed to elaborate on his views.w
| Website | http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/31/opinion/31brownback.html |
| Author | Sam Brownback |
| Publication | The New York Times |
| Date | 05/31/2007 |
| Categories | Beliefs & practices, Elections, Evolution, Government & politics, Science & health, Society & culture |
| Locations | United States of America |
| Faiths | Christianity |
| Languages | English |