[T.L.Sink]

The article concludes by saying that Tancredo and Hunter win near universal praise from the group leaders. Huckabee may be good-humored and affable, but like another pair from Arkansas he's a phony when it come to secure borders and defending American sovereignty. In an age of international terrorism we can't afford to surrender to the ethnocentric pressure groups, business special interests (U.S. Chamber of Commerce, et al.) who love the low wages with no benefits, the open borders lobby, and politicians pandering for votes.

[traderrob6]

Immigration Group: Huckabee a “disaster.”

I must agree

[Travis McGee]

"Pretty soon, Southern white guys like me may be in the minority," Huckabee said jokingly as the crowd roared in laughter.

Huckabee promotes 'open door' policy at LULAC convention

Thursday, Jun 30, 2005

By Wesley Brown

Arkansas News Bureau

LITTLE ROCK - In a impassioned speech before hundreds of influential Hispanic civil rights leaders from across the nation, Gov. Mike Huckabee told a captive audience Wednesday that America is great because it has always opened it doors up to people seeking a better way of life.

"I would hope that no matter who we are, or where we are from, that America should always be a place that opens its arms, opens it heart, opens its spirit to people who come because they want the best for their families ...," Huckabee said as the largely Hispanic audience gave him a standing ovation.

Huckabee was the keynote speaker, along with Tyson Foods Inc. Chairman and CEO John Tyson, at a noon luncheon of the League of United Latin American Citizens, which is holding its 76th annual convention in Little Rock.

About 10,000 political, community and business leaders, along with exhibitors and speakers are in Little Rock attending the convention at the Statehouse Convention Center. The convention started Monday and runs through Saturday.

Although he never actually talked about the U.S. or Arkansas immigration policy, Huckabee made it very clear where he stood on the issue. In his opening remarks, he said the nation will need to address the concerns of the Hispanic community because of its growing influence and population base.

"Pretty soon, Southern white guys like me may be in the minority," Huckabee said jokingly as the crowd roared in laughter.

He told the LULAC delegates that their presence in the state's capital city was very important because Arkansas has one of the fastest growing Hispanic populations in the nation. "Your gathering is so very significant for our state," Huckabee said. "We are delighted to have you."

Despite several light moments, Huckabee did not stray away from several controversial issues that made him a target of criticism during the recently ended 85th General Assembly. He said Arkansas needs to make the transition from a traditional Southern state to one that recognizes and cherishes diversity "in culture, in language and in population."

"This is an issue that is going to require extraordinary efforts on both sides of the border, particularly those coming from Mexico," Huckabee said of verifying the status of illegal aliens. "But I am confident that our government will recognize that we should accommodate people who wish to provide the best opportunities for their families (and) employers so that we can make sure our economy has the necessary work force."

During the legislation session, Huckabee criticized an immigration bill by Republican senators Jim Holt of Springdale and Denny Altes of Fort Smith as un-Christian, un-American, irresponsible and anti-life. Senate Bill 206, which died in the Senate, would have required proof of citizenship to register to vote and also force state agencies to report suspected cases of people living in the country illegally. Holt, R-Springdale, replied later to Huckabee's comments that Christian charity does not include turning a blind eye to lawbreaking.

[ROTB]

Huckabee seems like a typical “front runner”

See my tagline...

[clintonh8r]

Another Dope from Hope.

[Nachum]

The Huckster just might win.

A heck of choice in the next election. We get to vote for:

A. Wife of Slick Willie

or

B. Clone of Slick Willie (minus the sex or drug addiction)

[Signalman]

Huckabee was on Hardball last night (MSNBC). You have to wonder why the left-leaning media seems to be pushing this guy.
Could it be that they think he can’t win in the general election? That would be my first thought.

[WFTR]

Mike Huckabee just moved down on the preference list for most of the core Republican voters. He's going to continue to do well in the media, but he's lost his appeal to the real Republicans and conservatives. Some religious conservatives will continue to support him, but many of his supporters will be looking to other campaigns. Fred Thompson may benefit the most. If people are paying attention, maybe Duncan Hunter will benefit as well.

Bill

[Dante3]

Huckabee is a disaster. His affable exterior hides a dark side when it comes to US security.

[VOA]

Immigration Group: Huckabee a "disaster."

I hope Huckabee doesn't take this sitting down.
And sues this immigration group.

So that with "discovery", we can find out even the shilling for
illegals that Huckabee does in the privacy of those smoky back rooms.

We've already heard about his public love of spending "other peoples'
money" in order to ingratiate himself with illegals and their
fellow-travelers.

[attiladhun2]

"but like another pair from Arkansas he's a phony"

Which is why I call him Mike Huckafraud.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Mike Huckabee disses Americans, Mexicans, promotes illegal immigration: http://lonewacko.com/blog/archives/005609.html

Christians Need To Beware Of Mike Huckabee:
http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/c2007/cbarchive_20071102.html

While Gov. of Arkansas, Huckabee was AGAINST proving citizenship in order to register to vote. He called those who were in favor of this “racists”...
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050218/news_lz1e18perkins.html

Huckabee fought hard to kill an Arkansas bill which would have cut off social services for illegal aliens. Huckabee called the bill, “anti-Christian” and “un-American”...
http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2005/01/28/News/316347.html

Huckabee supported in-state tuition for illegal aliens...
http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2005/03/11/News/318458.html

Huckabee’s opposition to the illegal aliens bill:
http://www.diggersrealm.com/mt/archives/000718.html

[TigersEye]

Immigration Group: Huckabee a "disaster."

Well put!

[pallis]

Mike’s immigration idiocy won’t be any better received than Bush’s by the base, and Republicans don’t need another pro illegal leader tearing down the party.

[unspun]

Groups that support a crackdown on illegal aliens havn't settled on their champion in the race for the White House....

Sure can't blame 'em for that.

[TheLion]

Hillary could eat the Huckster alive in a debate by just attacking his record on illegal immigration.

[WilliamofCarmichael]

Immigration Group: Huckabee a "disaster."

It may be an even bigger disaster.

Huckabee also had been in the practice of receiving large gifts; he reported a total of $112,000 in 1999, which included $23,000 in clothes from one state appointee. Huckabee responded--in an election year!--with a lawsuit to allow him to receive more gifts and another lawsuit to stop the state ethics commission from investigating him.

Huckabee's wife Janet announced she was running for secretary of state. "She insisted on a 24-hour state police detail while campaigning across the state; when that was challenged, she at first said she had no control over it, then promised to pay the cost, then said she would pay only up to $500."

Gov. Huckabee "lost some 110 pounds . . . He quit eating fried foods and sweets and started exercising regularly; he showed his progress by toting a 90-pound girl around a school gym."

Also..

From a John Fund column - "I know of no conservative he appointed while he headed the Arkansas Baptist Convention." . . . Mr. Huckabee’s reluctance to surround himself with conservatives was evident as governor, when he kept many agency heads appointed by Bill Clinton. Zac Wright, a spokesman for incoming Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe, was asked this year why 15 Huckabee agency heads had been retained. Most of them were "Clinton people," he replied, not "Huckabee people." Mr. Huckabee told me many of his agency heads had "apolitical" responsibilities.

[End quote]

I do not have a TV and have never seen images of the former governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee. I've heard very little audio but I have read over the years of his ILLEGAL alien stance.

I am honest to say that he has the traits of a smooth talking flim-flam man. IMO.

Is he and Mrs. Huckabee another Mr. and Mrs. Clinton? Or, given his tolerance of "Clinton people" is he another Schwarzenkennedy? I truly wonder.

[batter]

Malkin's site also has a post entitled: Huckabee: I can’t compromise on scholarships for illegals because “my soul will not let me”. I think he's just 'jumped the shark' for me with that line.