Huckabee sees Texas as potentially pivotal in GOP contest

Houston Chronicle ^ | Jan. 20, 2008 | By R.G. RATCLIFFE

[Richard Kimball]

Oxford said Giuliani can organize Texas quickly by tapping into the campaigns of his top Texas political supporters: Gov. Rick Perry, Comptroller Susan Combs and Railroad Commission Chairman Michael Williams.

Rick Perry is one of the most hated people in Texas right now. He might single-handedly turn the state blue.

[coramdeo]

The Huckabee campaign appears to be in meltdown, and with good reason. If Huckabee can’t win South Carolina, he probably can’t win anywhere. This idea that Fred split his vote is ridiculous - no Thompson supporter is going to switch to Huckabee. Fact is, there is now no possible scenario for Huckabee to win, and for a man with his ego this is heartbreaking.

If Huckabee was a gentlemen, he would announce tomorrow that he is dropping out so that a Republican can be the Republican candidate.

[nhoward14]

My vote in Texas is going to Fred Thompson whether he still wants it by then or not. I PAID for this vote, Mr. Huckabee!

[PAR35]

The Texas country club republicans bet on Rudy early. Sessions needs to be added to the list given in the story of Perry, Combs, and Williams. Rudy’s firm has been involved in Perry’s Nafta corridor plan, so money has been flowing in all directions.

At this point, however, I’m not sure anyone should want Perry’s endorsement.

[PAR35]

My vote in Texas is going to Fred Thompson whether he still wants it by then or not.

I'm not throwing my vote away when Rudy still needs to be stopped. If Fred is gone, and at this point I expect him to be, I'll vote for whoever looks the strongest against Rudy. If Fred's still running a serious campaign, I'll vote for him.

[manic4organic]

Go pound sand, Huck. The three Texan voters in my house will never for for your libtard self.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Rudolph William Louis Giuliani
Michael Dale Huckabee
John Sidney McCain III
Willard Mitt Romney

The four above are all liars and frauds!
They will say or do anything to get power!

[Sola Veritas]

“This idea that Fred split his vote is ridiculous - no Thompson supporter is going to switch to Huckabee.”

Out there, outside of FR Thompson supporters, Huckabee is correct about Thompson splitting the vote among evangelicals - I guess as a prebs you don’t like Baptists and don’t understand most evangelicals.

Thompson is the one that said S.C. was a “line in the sand.” If anyone should be a “gentleman” and exit it is Thompson. He cannot win now. Huckabee does indeed still have a chance, but Fred is just acting as a spoiler now.

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[nckerr]

Fred will drop out soon and Huck will gain at least half of his support. That will put him ahaed of McAmnesty and Flip Romney.

[matthew fuller]

The Huckmobile will be out of gas way before it comes close to TX.

[COgamer]

“Texans for Obama have been working since 2006”

But how is this possible? Obama swore - *swore* - that he decided to run for president right before New Years 2007.

[seekthetruth]

I am sure Fred needs funds to get ads out in Florida. The donations for the past two hours (9:00-11:00PM) was $620. Not bad considering the play-off game and the red truck donation link not on the home page of Fred’s site. We will know more tomorrow but Fred is still in this race and will do well in Florida following the debate Thursday! GO FRED!
https://www.fred08.com/Contribute.aspx?CampaignID=redpickup

[coramdeo]

Out there, outside of FR Thompson supporters, Huckabee is correct about Thompson splitting the vote among evangelicals - I guess as a prebs you don’t like Baptists and don’t understand most evangelicals.

Let me get this straight - because I don't support Huckabee and give you an honest explanation of why I don't think evangelical Fred supporters will support Huckabee, you accuse me of not liking Baptists and not understanding evangelicals? Keep this up and it will get harder for you to convince people that you Huckabee supporters are the super-Christians.

I know Huckabee supporters don't have a sense of humor, and its too bad because anyone who knows me would be rolling on the floor laughing at your post.

[CowboyJay]

"I'm having to reach down deep and swallow my Arkansas pride, and it is taking everything in me to be able to say this, but, folks, Texas may just have to save this Arkansas boy and put us over the top in March of this year."

Reminds me more of Clinton every day.

[coramdeo]

Fred will drop out soon and Huck will gain at least half of his support. That will put him ahaed of McAmnesty and Flip Romney.

I salute anyone who is serving our country, sir, but I am very involved with the evangelical community supporting Fred and the truth is almost none will support Huckabee. The things that attract evangelicals to Thompson are polar opposites to Huckabee's campaign. We are all very well aware of Huckabee's extreme dirty campaigning in South Carolina and that merely cements the conviction that anyone or no one is vastly preferable to Huckabee.

[patch789]

I despise one-issue candidates like Huckabee.
They are going to destroy the GOP.

[nckerr]

I salute anyone who is serving our country, sir, but I am very involved with the evangelical community supporting Fred and the truth is almost none will support Huckabee.

Thanks for your polite response. Not too much of civil debate on FR anymore. I too am a Jesus Freak and everyone in my circle is supporting Huck or Fred. Most have indicated that they will support Huck if Fred were to drop out. I do consider you a brother in Christ. GOd Bless!