Posted on 12/21/2007 12:05:13 PM PST by Checkers
After today, Rush Limbaugh is in reruns until January 3, the day of the Iowa caucuses.
Highlight from a moment ago: "The drive bys are doing everything they can to influence the Republican primary. Mike Huckabee has been getting a pass from the drive-bys... They don't want Rudy because they think he can beat Hillary. They don't want Romney because of the same thing. They don't want Fred Thompson because of the same thing."
Can a guy who's been slammed as hard as Mike Huckabee has by Rush Limbaugh, the most popular conservative radio talk show host in the country, go on to win the Iowa caucuses? Anybody think Rush will have dropped this issue by the third of January?
My instinct is to say, "no way, a thumbs down from Rush is fatal," but a guy on another campaign cautions me. "An Iowa pastor who has been talking up Huckabee isn't going to change his mind because Rush Limbaugh doesn't like him." He points out that a pastors and religous leaders deal with people who fall short of their ideals all the time; hearing that Mike Huckabee was too merciful in dealing with Wayne Dumond is not going to be a dealbreaker for them. They'll probably go, no pun intended, "there but for the grace of God go I."
So... if a certain significant chunk of Huckabee's supporters back him because he's the most vocal Christian in the race, not because of the conservatism of his record or policy stances.... if the moment comes where the race needs a Huck Slayer (as social conservatives thought the race might require a Rudy Slayer)... can anybody in the race go after Huckabee on that ground? Can anyone make the argument to that Republican plurality, "Okay, nevermind conservative policy choices - he's not the good Christian leader you think he is"?
Tough ground to fight on. Just thinking out loud here, can a rival point out the ethics questions from Huckabee's Arkansas days? Is Huckabee's "innocent" question about Mormon beliefs the act of a good Christian? Is there something borderline blasphemous to compare opponents' direct mail to a Biblical verse describing "weapons" deployed against the righteous, or comparing one's campaign fundraising to the miracle of loaves and fishes?
Would Jesus hire Ed Rollins?
LLS,
It is funny, Rush has been tormenting the libs especially after the heat he took on what he said about Hillary that this is his sandbox so to speak, you only play in it.
In a sense they have been feeding us Huck, Rudy, McCain and Romney.
It would be just like him to show them that yes it is his sand box and thwart their moves to be king maker by being one himself !
Oh the irony of that is just to delicious!
It is Rush saying wake up America you half time listeners, it is time to get back to the party of Reagan and I am not carrying your water.
Fred will carry his own....
Wanna bet? Twenty million listeners a week? It appears you are a Huckabee supporter. Fair enough. That being the case perhaps you can enlighten me as to why a former GOP governor from Arkansas can't get the endorsement of his state's Republican party.
Huckabee is train wreck. And, in light of recent comments, i.e. his BS explanation regarding the taxes videos, his statements about GWB arrogance and his own statements about the Iraq War (which sounded like Jimmy Carter) Huckabee is also an idiot.
Sadly, other idiots may get this fool nominated where he will promptly lose his ass to Hillary.
Gee, thanks.
Perhaps but Limbaugh is not the only conservative questioning Huckabee. Ann Coulter and Pat Buchanan also see him as problematic.
The Real Conservative
"When I am president, I will build a fence." Amnesty and illegal immigration are not healthy for the U.S. or Mexico. "We need to be a nation of high fences and wide gates." ..Fred Thompson
"My idea of Gun Control is a good, steady aim." ..Fred Thompson
"Saddle Me Up"
The Real Conservative
"When I am president, I will build a fence." Amnesty and illegal immigration are not healthy for the U.S. or Mexico. "We need to be a nation of high fences and wide gates." ..Fred Thompson
"My idea of Gun Control is a good, steady aim." ..Fred Thompson
"Saddle Me Up"
Yeah,....Right...You convinced me.
"Saddle Me Up"
Ditto to that. I'll bet he has never listened to Rush. Probably just like the dims, a self-proclaimed "intellectual."
He doesn't tell anyone what to think. He simply says what we have thought before there was even a Rush.
I love you blowhards who think you are more intelligent than Rush.
Go serve your liberal trash on another website. Your comments about Rush are unappreciated.
That has been the chant of the left-wing for years. They constantly use that phrase to downplay Rush. His radio show is NOT "first and foremost" about entertainment. He entertains because he agrees with us.
I know, you anti-Rush guys are a lot more intelligent than the 20 million listeners. Ha Ha
“...to one that is more firmly footed on moral absolutes.”
What moral absolutes is Huckabee pushing that the GOP hasn’t been pushing for years? Compassion - as measured by bringing in millions of poor Mexicans? Love - as measured by forgiving over a thousand criminals?
What moral absolutes are you referring to?
Huh. You guys are sooooooooooo predictable, you have no response to the facts Rush outlined, so you attack him personally.
LOL!
What embarrassing pathetic support for Huck.
When winning and losing may be 100 votes, attacking the #1 Conservative voice in America is not smart politics. Look for a big switch in the next 2 weeks. Huck peaked early.
Pray for W and Our Troops
I know I'm smarter than Rush, but he's a whole lot richer.
Ding, Ding, Ding, we have a winner here.
First let me state that I am a continuing student at the Limbaugh Institute of Advanced Conservative Studies.
There was no criticism of Mitt or Rudy until today. There was no comment when NRO or the ACU or Bob Jones chose expediency over principal when looking at the conservative credentials of candidates. These people have lost a lot of respect in my book.
This is a unique situation. A wide open Republican field and due to campaign finance reform (thank you McCain) the guy with the largest personal fortune can buy the nomination. This is a recipe for disaster.
As do I, but I'd have no problem voting for him against Obama or Hillary.
Rush said that?
Is Rush a closet Rudy lover?
Tell me about it.
Only in your mind.
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