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Huckabee says he's a threat to the GOP establishment
Chicago Tribune ^ | Jan. 13, 2008 | By Rick Pearson

Posted on 01/13/2008 6:35:51 AM PST by jdm

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Mike Huckabee broadened his populist-inspired appeal for support in Michigan on Saturday, saying he viewed his presidential campaign as a "cause" that represents a threat to the Republican establishment in Washington.

With polls showing support in Michigan's Republican primary Tuesday to be extremely fluid among Mitt Romney, John McCain and Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor also lashed out at candidates who campaign on a theme of opposing abortion but do little about it when they get into office.

"We're people who will no longer just allow people to get elected, promising that they're listening to us about the sanctity of human life," Huckabee said. "We want to elect people who will do something about protecting human life."

Speaking to about 400 people in a ballroom at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Huckabee said he loved being in the GOP, "but I love my country even more."

"I'm asking you today to be a part of something that is a lot more than just a campaign. I want to think it's a cause," Huckabee said.

"Apparently my candidacy comes as somewhat of a threat to a lot of the Republicans in the Republican establishment -- some of the folks who have run the party in the Washington circles," he said. "They've maybe not understood that the heart and soul of the Republican Party is only as strong as the heart and soul of the rest of America."

(Excerpt) Read more at contracostatimes.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: clintonista; gop; huckabee; mi2008
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To: jdm

This schmuck is way beyond annoying.


21 posted on 01/13/2008 6:57:08 AM PST by webschooner
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To: jdm

Yeah - he’s a threat to the party because he hides his liberalism behind his faith.

If he ran saying “I let prisoners go and they kill again” and “I want open borders, and you are a racist if you don’t” and wasn’t a Baptist Minister, no one would give him the time of day - at least in the Republican party.

Think “Jesse Jackson” in his pre-pro-abortion days and you have Huckabee.

There is no moral imperative to expand government: Huck and his idiot followers don’t see that.


22 posted on 01/13/2008 6:57:45 AM PST by Salo
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To: jdm

“Huckabee says he’s a threat to the GOP establishment”

He should have just said that he’s a threat to the GOP.


23 posted on 01/13/2008 7:03:05 AM PST by sitetest (If Roe is not overturned, no unborn child will ever be protected in law.)
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To: jdm

..you too can fly Huckleberry Air, climb on board!

24 posted on 01/13/2008 7:03:05 AM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: jdm
Wow, what an over inflated “self importance” gene.
25 posted on 01/13/2008 7:04:14 AM PST by svcw (There is no plan B.)
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To: tiredoflaundry

Popcorn for breakfast? Not me. I have a T-boner and red peppers getting nice and brown. There will be 2 eggs sunny side up and toast with butter and honey. Hmmm. I have some coleslaw too. Burp! No need for lunch after pigging out this way!


26 posted on 01/13/2008 7:09:58 AM PST by BobS
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To: Pining_4_TX

Bingo!


27 posted on 01/13/2008 7:10:29 AM PST by LowCountryJoe (Do class-warfare and disdain of laissez-faire have their places in today's GOP?)
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To: jdm

Huckabee is a threat to all Republicans everywhere, the same as Hillary Clinton and Obama are.


28 posted on 01/13/2008 7:12:21 AM PST by TennTuxedo
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To: HerrBlucher

The big problem I see right now is Huckabee has such a huge ego and his win in Iowa has given him a taste of power I could see this TV maniac creating a third party ticket.

Unfortunately, his IQ doesn’t match Perot, but he would nothing more than be a spoiler in this election.

It’s just second nature to the guy, IMHO.


29 posted on 01/13/2008 7:16:36 AM PST by not2worry ( What goes around comes around!)
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To: alicewonders
Mike Huckabee will just be another George Bush.

It's a BS comparison. President Bush does badmouth CEO pay, company profits, free trade, the Club for Growth, a tough foreign policy, trans fat foods, tobacco, etc. Big, big difference.

30 posted on 01/13/2008 7:17:20 AM PST by LowCountryJoe (Do class-warfare and disdain of laissez-faire have their places in today's GOP?)
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To: All

correction:

Does not...
31 posted on 01/13/2008 7:18:35 AM PST by LowCountryJoe (Do class-warfare and disdain of laissez-faire have their places in today's GOP?)
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To: jdm

I was going to post my very witty reply but then I noticed that 28 other very witty people posted my reply for me! :^)


32 posted on 01/13/2008 7:20:16 AM PST by CAluvdubya (I won't stop supporting Hunter until he tells me to...GO HUNTER '08)
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To: BobS

I’ll be right over! ;0)


33 posted on 01/13/2008 7:21:48 AM PST by tiredoflaundry (Huck vs.Truck...... ........ the Truck wins................... Fred08)
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To: jdm
Oh--You mean Mr Metamucil?

"The Drive-By Media will always tell you who is and who isn't a conservative, by who they try to prop up and who they try to destroy." RUSH LIMBAUGH

34 posted on 01/13/2008 7:23:46 AM PST by radar101 (Duncan Hunter-The only possibility)
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To: G Larry
a threat to small government, a threat to a strong foreign policy, a threat to a strong national defense.

And, a threat to school choice (teachers unions love the Huckster)
And, a threat to lowering taxes (raised taxes $500 million)
And, a threat to legal immigration (supports college tuition for illegals)

35 posted on 01/13/2008 7:28:07 AM PST by Thermalseeker (Ever see a Clinton '08 bumper sticker and catch yourself looking to see what the driver looks like?)
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To: LowCountryJoe

You’re right, I should have said “worse” than George Bush.


36 posted on 01/13/2008 7:29:33 AM PST by alicewonders
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To: jdm

Semms to me he fits in fine with today’s GOP.

A RINO in an elephant suit.


37 posted on 01/13/2008 7:31:29 AM PST by airborne (Proud to be a conservative! Proud to support Duncan Hunter for President!)
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To: jdm

A shadow is a threat to the GOP. The GOP leadership is so feckless ... they are Democrats. The Huckster would not have a chance if there was actually a leader to choose from. No candidate is perfect but the GOP itself is vulnerable on 3 key issues:

1. Immigration
2. Big government
3. Trying to get along with Democrats.

All 3 are failures of the Bush Administration.


38 posted on 01/13/2008 7:36:20 AM PST by VRWC For Truth (RINO cleaner - the backbone restorer)
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To: jdm

Asshat is a threat to Republican PRINCIPLES.


39 posted on 01/13/2008 7:39:55 AM PST by FormerACLUmember (When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness.)
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To: Salo

Thompson basically invited the Huckster to leave the GOP. He should. Some Southern Baptists can be as stupid like anyone else. They are not that way. I went to services and I’m a Catholic. I also went to Synogogue. And Orthodox Mass. That one is a physical endurance test for hours and you have to dress up too.


40 posted on 01/13/2008 7:41:37 AM PST by BobS
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