I predicted weeks before that debate that Huckabee - solely on his credentials as an ordained minister - would play to that crowd and win them over smartly, overwhelmingly, and with little effort.
His stated tendencies toward Taliban-like social controls doesn't bother the true "values voter" one single whit.
Which IMO is the reason conservatives should completely ditch the Religious Morals & Abortion Party and let them work things out on their own. I for one am sick to death of their obsession and their immature threats.
And more power to 'em if they accidentally bump into some conservative principles along the way.
Imagine that, Huckabee (a Baptist) wanting to tell us how to live while Romney (a Mormon) does not. I think it is quite telling.