Why I'm voting for Mike Huckabee

03/03/2008 | Responsibility2nd

[Responsibility2nd]

I'm a Texan. And tomorrow I'm voting for Mike Huckabee in our state's primary election.

Yes, I know the popular notion is to cross party lines and vote for Hillary. But what does that actually do besides artificially skewer the Democrat's delegate count?

No, if I want to send a message, then I want to send a loud and clear message to the Republican Party.

I want them to know how disappointed I am with them as they have ignored and abandoned many conservatives.

And the number one group of conservatives the GOP has ignored? Evangelicals. Lets remember that the Christian vote put Bush in the White House over Al Gore in 2000. And it was Evangelicals that made the difference in 2004 shutting out Kerry/Edwards.

And how are we repaid? With Senator McCain? Puh-leaze.

Gov. Huckabee is the only candidate who adequately addresses the needs of Christian conservatives. But understand this; he is much more than just the right moral choice.

Just a few weeks ago Jim Robinson outlined Seven good reasons to support Mike Huckabee. Just as I respect and agree with Dr. James Dobson's endorsement of Huckabee, I also agree with JR's assessment.

Am I throwing away my vote? No more than a conservative who votes for Hillary in the hope that she also will lose. At least if I vote for Mike Huckabee, then I won't need to rush home to take a shower.

[Responsibility2nd]

This is the best plan I can come up with.

[ConservativeDude]

right on!

[rhombus]

Why I couldn’t vote for Mike Huckabee: I have mirrors in my house.

[SoldierDad]

Is Huckabee the only GOP candidate on your ballot other than McCain? If not, why not vote for someone who has better conservative credentials? Just wondering.

[hadaclueonce]

Too late I already voted early, one ex govenor from Hope is all I can take in my life time.

[heywoodubuzzoff]

I want them to know how disappointed I am with them as they have ignored and abandoned many conservatives.

Amen, Bubba. I early voted and was surprised that I was the first to vote a republican ballot in my 99.999% GOP area; a poll worker told me that many GOP votes had asked for Democrat ballots so they could vote for one of the less liberal candidates over Johnny McC.

[ConservaTexan]

I want them to know how disappointed I am with them as they have ignored and abandoned many conservatives.

They don't care.

[Responsibility2nd]

I imagine Ron Paul is on the ballot, but as we know....

he ain’t conservative.

[rhombus]

I want them to know how disappointed I am with them as they have ignored and abandoned many conservatives. They don't care.

And neither does Mike Huckabee.

[ari-freedom]

And how are we repaid? With Senator McCain? Puh-leaze.

well think of it this way. It could've been a whole lot worse.

[musicman]

From today's Pookie18 FR "Today's Toons" thread:

[BARLF]

a poll worker told me that many GOP votes had asked for Democrat ballots so they could vote for one of the less liberal candidates

There is a less liberal candidate on the dem ballot? Who?

[evad]

kewl..
and I don't buy into the "Vote Hillary" Mantra.

I say "Slay The Beast" at the first opportunity.

The sooner the better.

[Reagan79]

Good post. I agree with you.

[ari-freedom]

he’s out to focus on his congressional seat

[Dante3]

Many liberals and Democrats trash any Republicans. All Republicans who ran, except McCain, are better than H & H - short for Hillary and Hussein. McCain is no improvement, has nothing going for him, and in addition has health issues.

[highball]

No, if I want to send a message, then I want to send a loud and clear message to the Republican Party.

I too want to send a message, but I'll find another way than casting a vote for a Christian Socialist.

[Berlin_Freeper]

Great Huckabee testimonial. Forget about Hillary, if you are so inclined to do so then vote for Huckabee because that's the best chance Christian Conservatives have at consolidating some power both near and long term.

(((HuckaPING!)))

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[Dr. Eckleburg]

Yes, I know the popular notion is to cross party lines and vote for Hillary.

Has everyone gone nuts!?!

Any vote for Hillary gets her one step closer to the White House.

If she's the nominee, she's in. Period.

Are Republicans really this myopic?

[BARLF]

You’re assuming they are republicans.