Posted on 12/04/2007 2:36:00 PM PST by dano1
Edited on 12/04/2007 2:51:39 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, for months cast as a "second-tier" candidate, now finds himself with another label he is not eager to have: "front-runner."
Without the money to hire field organizers around the state to ensure that voters will turn out, the campaign is instead relying on a network of pastors, parents who home-school their children, and other Christian conservatives. Monday night, he appeared at a closed-door meeting with Iowa pastors that was organized in part by some of his conservative religious backers.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
" Huckabee is no longer considered a long-shot candidate running a quixotic campaign. Even as he sought to lower expectations, saying he is "running second" and needs only to finish in the top three, he was introduced at each event as either the "front-runner" or the "leading candidate" among Republicans."
"Social conservatives can stop looking for their perfect presidential candidate. There is one Republican who, given his credentials, would appear the likeliest to rally evangelicals and others on the Christian right."
"He is resolutely anti-abortion, supports a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage and is a man of deep faith. He has been elected — and reelected — to statewide office in a Democratic-leaning state."
"And he’s right under their noses: Mike Huckabee."
The MSM loves Huckabee, Paul...anybody but somebody who can beat Hillary.
We should expect no less from a flim-flam man like the Huckster.
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.
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.
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.
"On immigration, Huckabee is a strong advocate of a fence across the entire U.S.–Mexico border. While Congress debates guest-worker programs, Huckabee tells me, the most important problem is being ignored. “Seal the border,” he says. “Until you do that, you don’t have any control over how many people are coming in, who they are, and where they’re going.” At the same time, Huckabee has taken criticism for his proposal, as governor, to offer Arkansas in-state tuition to illegal aliens and their children. “I have always said you don’t punish a child for the crime of a parent,” Huckabee tells me. “Frankly, it’s in our best interest to try to get that child on to a higher level of education.”
Huckabee boat has sprung a leak... There’s a murmur from the crowd.. it’s starting to grow louder. If you listen you’ll be able to hear their words. “SINK SINK HUCK SINK” and then again “SINK SINK HUCK SINK”.
Kinda makes you wonder about their motives, don't it?
LIke maybe they know that the 'rat candidate will be most vulnerable on the illegal alien invasion front, and that a Huckster nomination nullifies this Republican advantage?
No shock that FR's resident open borders and amnesty advocate Dane/dano1/dotnetfellow is the Huckster's internet promoter.
This "pastor" will never get my vote. This is using religion and the church. Pathetic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1934660/posts
So now it is official. Huck is worse than a moderate, he has just entered Ron Paul territory.
I know you were counting on that extra cash from Blogging for Huck for Christmas, but there is still time to find honest work.
Paul/Huckabee or Huckabee/Paul 2008
Because Surrender is not just an option, it's a damn good plan.
>> Could Huckabee be Mr. Right?
Well, if he wins, we’ll be taxed into poverty, a government “nanny” will make all of our lifestyle choices for us (goodbye steak dinners!) and half our neighbors will be government subsidized illegal Mexican immigrants.
Other than that he’s OK, I suppose.
Dano is not me. But I do agree with him regarding his position on Huckabee.
Why do you think I am Dano?
Anyway, you are as wrong about that assertion as you have been about Huckabee.
Huckabee ‘08.
Out of curiosity, how do we know that Dane is all three of these people?
>> With his desire to close Gitmo, Paul now has a running mate!
For sure! Call it the “Laurel ‘n Hardy ticket”!
Remember, you are voting for Commander in Chief of the US Armed Forces, not the person who gives you warm fuzzies.
From Paul at PowerLine:
“My main objection to Huckabee — the reason why he’s my fifth choice out of five — is that I lack confidence in his ability to fight terrorism. It’s not just that he lacks experience in this realm, though that’s certainly the case. The real problem is that he’s too moralistic (which is not the same thing as moral). My first clue came when he said during an early debate that we need to remain in Iraq because “we broke it.” Not because we need to defeat al Qaeda; not because we need to limit Iranian influence or avoid a devastating defeat at the hands of terrorists; but because we injured this formerly peaceful state. Huckabee’s exaltation of moralism (in this case dubious) over policy calculation was difficult to miss.
Now we learn (but are surprised) that Huckabee opposes waterboarding and would close the Guantanamo Bay detention center. Huckabee reached this conclusion after meeting with a group of retired generals (the usual suspects, I assume) who are lobbying candidates to oppose Bush administration interrogation and detention policies.”
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives2/2007/12/019190.php
I’d love to tell Huckster to his face what I think about his taking marching orders from Tyson to keep their factories full of illegals. He can kiss my ass.
BTTT
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