This is hardly a radical statement by Huckabee.
“If I were to say that some of it is driven by just sheer racism, I think I would be telling you the truth. I’ve had conversations with people that and it became very evident that what they really didn’t like was that people didn’t look like them, didn’t talk like them, didn’t celebrate ht holidays like they do, and they just had a problem with it. Now, that is not to say that everyone who is really fired out about immigration is racist. They’re not.”
BTW - I don’t really like being placed in the position of defending Huckabee because I’m not convinced he would be the best choice...in fact I currently lean towards Senator Thompson. However, I see nothing to be gained by demonizing an otherwise good and sincere person like Huckabee. Play up Fred’s postitives and that should be enough.
Personally, I don’t know why people are so anxious to nominate a Senator. Here we have a very articulate, inspirational Governor in Huckabee. This is a golden opportunity, to send a conservative, well spoken governor against Hillary. It is an opportunity that should not be squandered. Personally, I’m not thrilled at the idea of sending either a ex Senator against Hillary. It will be an issue, Hillary will play it for all it’s worth, and it’s too bad, she is just a junior Senator. I’m glad I didn’t hitch myself to anyone’s wagon before I got a chance to get a clear look. Huckabee appears to have the guts to really take on Hillary. He appears to be capable of more then just a few one liners.
I am really hoping that his numbers come up. I will not appoligize for defending Huckabee when he was clearly the best. No one should ever appologize for defending the one who clearly won, despite all the wishful talk.