[the808bass]

In fact, after adjusting for inflation, we found that spending in fiscal year 1998 (the first budget for which Huckabee was responsible) was actually $10.4 billion, while spending at the end of 2006 was $15.6 billion. That’s a big increase, but it’s a far cry from doubling state spending.

Whew! I was worried that Huck was a spender. He only increased spending by like 60%. That's phenomenal.

Psssst. I wouldn't really brag about this misstatement by the Thompson campaign. A 60% increase in STATE SPENDING is no better than doubling it. It's just a slightly slower speed to nanny-statism.

Look, we get you like Huck cause he's Baptist. Just admit that and quit pretending you're conservative.

[unspun]

Has anyone asked Huckabee whether he’s liked the way the new health program worked out?

Would it possibly matter to you, what he answered?

(Why ask?)