US Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas and Ohio Sec. of State Ken Blackwell were the keynote speakers Sept. 14 at the annual fundraising dinner to benefit Family First PAC. The Montgomery Inn Banquet Center in Cincinnati drew 225 guests who support Family First's mission of electing conservatives. Brownback, a 2008 presidential hopeful, was delayed in Washington for an important vote on port security, but caught a later flight and arrived just in time to speak. Brownback serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee and was very visible nationally during the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Roberts and Alito. Brownback talked about the national importance of Ohio and this November's gubernatorial election. He was well received by the pro-life, conservative crowd and stayed long after the event as so many wanted to meet him in person. Blackwell also received many cheers and a standing ovation after a particularly inspiring speech. Sandy O'Brien, the Republican nominee for State Treasurer spoke briefly and many local candidates from S.W. Ohio and Northern Kentucky were in attendance. A private reception for Kentucky candidates took place just prior to the dinner. For more information on Family First, contact new Executive Director Lori Viars at life1@go-concepts.com or (513) 932-3554.