Senator Brownback's name continues to be heard in the presidential race even with his withdrawal from the election.  Before the Iowa caucuses, presidential candidate John McCain enlisted Senator Brownback in an effort to gain more votes from the Catholic community.  McCain felt the need to call upon Brownback for help because it is believed that Christian conservatives do indeed effect the outcome of the caucus.   In response to helping McCain, Brownback described McCain as, "a genuine American hero with a conservative record who has what it takes to lead this country."