Senator Sam Brownback

If you're an American voter who identifies with the Christian right, you've got to see Kansas Senator Sam Brownback as a stand-up guy. Brownback, a GOP presidential contender, stands up for traditional marriage, for prayer in school, for "faith-based" government programs.

He stands up against abortion, against embryonic stem cell research, against gun control. Critics call him an American theocrat. Why hasn't the evangelical right embraced this man?

This hour, On Point: a conversation with Republican candidate Sam Brownback about his views, his run, and the GOP.Guest:

U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican from Kansas and 2008 GOP presidential candidate.