Posted on 01/18/2008 12:41:55 PM PST by unspun
In this tumultuous campaign season, she's always been the inconspicuous presence at her husband's side, standing just behind him, quietly offering support.
But anybody who thinks Janet Huckabee is background material, hasn't heard of her high-profile daredevil days as Arkansas' first lady.
In those days, Mrs. Huckabee, or Mrs. H -as she's known- could be seen jumping out of planes, playing paintball, paddling in a cardboard canoe and brandishing a rifle (yes, she hunts -- turkey usually, but she's also trapped bears).
"Jumping out of the airplane was not something I was afraid to do... The bears were asleep. That's not a big deal... The things that bother me, that I fear the most are people. I think it's frightening to be in large crowds. I am not one who likes to be in front of a lot of people," Mrs. H told ABC News correspondent Claire Shipman.
She said her husband's presidential campaign has been something of a challenge, but she is adjusting.
"Doesn't God have a sense of humor -- to make me first lady?" Huckabee said. "To be in crowds, to speak to people, to sit at head tables -- those kinds of things were difficult on me at first. I am enjoying them now."
She showed that this week when she stepped out of her supporting role on the campaign trail to hurl a snowball at her unsuspecting husband.
Her sense of mischief, and her hankering to be straightforward made her an unconventional first lady of Arkansas.
Dedicated to Habitat for Humanity, she'd often hand out her personal phone number to Katrina victims who needed help. When the governor's mansion needed renovations she spurned another house or hotel and put a triple-wide trailer right on the lawn for the family.
Life With Mike It was love after the first date for the high school sweethearts, she said. On their first date she remembers eating cheeseburgers.
"It was a real treat for me. The treat was the milkshake... And then I knew," Huckabee said with a laugh.
"We double-dated at first and then we went out bowling on our second date. So it was big excitement in Hope, Arkansas," she said.
BTW, is Claire still single?
Just askin'.
“Queen of Fun”?
The Drive-By Media is having the most fun ever choosing a sacrificial lamb for Hillary.
The coming of Huckabee’s Howard Dean moment. I can sense it.
Oooohhhh geesh. Just geesh.
Lots from Arkansas that worked with the Gov and the wife will say there is nothing nice or sweet about her.
Now THAT is humorous. Thanks for the LOL.
oh ok. LOL
Mrs. Huckabee remains indignant, writing off her detractors as either mistaken about her or mean-spirited. ''I'd be lying if I said it didn't bother me,'' she said in an interview. ''If it wasn't for the grace of God, I'd have shot a few people already.'' ''Jesus wasn't liked, either,'' she added. ''And Jesus was mistreated, and called names.''
The Huckabees are revolting. They quote Jesus every 5 seconds, but are totally unworthy of his good name. They practice immorality and deceit, masquerading as public service. They need to be stopped. NOW. In South Carolina.
“YEAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!”
Maybe it’s just me, but there is something wrong when everyone works so hard to sell their “humanity”. On the flip side you have Hillory with her fake tears, no wonder I keep the T.V. off these days.
Interviews and backgrounder stories of potential First Ladies are the norm. This one just stands out like a jewel.
Exactly. Claire is with the rest of the MSM carryng the water for the RATS by boosting Huck or McPain.
Its obviously who the MSM wants the REPUBS to nominate.
O.K. now I’m having visions that they will end up with their own reality series on CSPAN after this is all over...lol
I saw that...loved the wagging finger.
Thanks for posting that link.
I was looking for it. It shows a more complete picture of the demure..cough cough...Mrs. Huck.
She’s comparing herself and/or the Huckster to Jesus Christ. In other words, “Mike and I are sinless and blameless like Jesus, yet people still don’t like us and call us names.”
Chutzpah City.
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