" 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.
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”.
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.
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
Pat Robertson finished a strong second in the Iowa caucuses of 1988. He was barely beat by Bob Dole who then went on to win the nomination.
I am skeptical that Huckabee has much appeal beyond caucus states where the determinants are political and religious fervor.
Wonder what they are afraid of?
Wonder what they are afraid of?
“Front Runner” indeed.
See my tagline ...
The SoCons don’t deserve any better than Mr. Compassionate Conservative himself - Huckabee.
Welcome to the Nannied States of America.
Well all know Huckabee is less than stellar on many of the issues that are important to Conservatives. That said, I do not think we need to be alienating the “Christian Right”, “SoCons” or whatever diction one wishes to choose. It comes off the same as some unhinged liberal and some of the arguments are coming off very close to some of theirs.
You alienate them and after 2008; The 2006 elections will look like a success for the GOP in comparison. “Conservative” is a relative term and you are going to get 100 different definitions from 100 different people. My definition would not include any of the “top tier”, although most of them are closer to conservative than Huckabee.
No more worries about that “front-runner” label Huck. The chafing should be gone before you know it.
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(Real men of genius)
Today we salute you, Mr. Mike Huckabee paid FR campaign shill!
(Mr. Mike Huckabee paid FR campaign shill)
What does a liberal Republican do when he is afraid to face grass roots conservatives himself? He pays his coffee and errand boy minimum wage to do it for him...
(skim milk with three sweet and lows)
Sitting in a cubicle at campaign headquarters you search Conservative websites like the NY Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Salon, CNN and Daily Kos looking for favorable articles about the Huckster to post on FR
(oooh, here's one from DU!)
Armed with nothing but talking points from Hucks' website, you attempt to convince conservatives that your candidate is not a Christian socialist or a pro-life Democrat...
(Jesus would want amnesty for illegals)
When FReepers say Huck is a fiscal liberal, algore loving environmental wacko, open border amnesty pusher, nanny state smoker banner you provide the brilliant original response...a link to his campaign website
(copy, paste, copy, paste)
Conservatives? We don't need no stinkin' Conservatives!
(Highly overrated)
All we need is a leftist who is pro-life, has an R next to his name, and talks about Jesus.
(Praise the Lord!)
So crack open an ice cold Bud Light, oh Karl Rove of the blogosphere, because when a FReeper runs for office, we'll be calling you...
(Mr. Mike Huckabee paid FR campaign shill)
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This country will never, I repeat, NEVER elect a Baptist preacher as President. As for the MSM love fest, get over it quick because they will Dean him as soon as they even think he has a chance to beat Rudy. The MSM will jump on the anti-Christian bandwagon and Huck will be done, just like that.