I hope she remains — let me be real clear — a part of the Republican Party," Huckabee told FOX News. "I'm a little concerned when I hear her say that she may sort of branch out and go third party or go independent. That would be a big mistake because we need to rebuild the Republican Party, not abandon it.""
Sarah Palin NEVER said that.
You are right but he also said that he might get behind her. Huckabee is not her true enemy, he may or may not be a candidate but Mitt Romney will try to destroy her and any other conservative that stands in the way of his ambitions.
VAN SUSTEREN: Tell me if I’m wrong, but I would imagine, if I were you, I’d have sort of mixed feelings. On the one hand, I’d like to see a fellow governor of my party, at least ex one, out there swinging and succeeding and pushing issues. On the other hand, you know, I might have political aspirations myself and I don’t want anybody in my way. Do you feel that way, sort of, like, you know, in some ways, you know, you may be — she may be your challenger in a couple of years.
HUCKABEE: Well, she may be the person I get behind. You know, it may be a lot more fun to support somebody than it is to go out and be that person. It is a grueling, incredibly demanding schedule to run for president, and the risks are high. I love what I’m doing. I have no idea, my future, and you know, I’m not about to do anything other than right now, I hope Sarah Palin does extremely well because I think she’s an important voice for our party.
I want her to succeed, and I’m delighted to see her continuing to use her voice because I do think that she rallies people. She brought electricity to the Republican ticket last year, when, frankly, there was about as much excitement as you would see, you know, at a — at a Baptist dance, which means there wasn’t any, until she showed up for the ticket. And then there was fire going forth.
So she has a role to play. Whether she runs or not, she has an important voice, and I hope she remains — let me be real clear — a part of the Republican Party. I’m a little concerned when I hear her say that she may sort of branch out and go third party or go independent. That would be a big mistake because we need to rebuild the Republican Party, not abandon it.
VAN SUSTEREN: And you said that you’d be happy to stand behind her or support her. I’m sure she would say the same thing about you, Governor. Governor, thank you very much, sir.
HUCKABEE: Good to talk to you, Greta.
VAN SUSTEREN: And of course...
HUCKABEE: Always a pleasure.