As do Mitt Romney and John Kerry.
Posted on 02/23/2011 4:04:32 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee defended First Lady Michelle Obama Wednesday from conservative critics who he said have painted her anti-obesity campaign as nothing more than "a government takeover of our dinner plates."
"She's been criticized unfairly by a lot of my fellow conservatives," Huckabee said at an event sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor, adding that the criticism is more "a reflex" than "thoughtful expression."
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and conservative talk host Rush Limbaugh are among those who have slammed Michelle Obama's efforts as heavy handed.
"It's exactly what Republicans say they believe," Huckabee said of the first lady's campaign. "By putting the focus on individual responsibility, you encourage people to make good choices and reward them for doing so. I thought that was what we're about."
The former governor, who has struggled with his own weight in the past and has helped promote Michelle Obama's efforts, said rather than condemning her, "I think we ought to be thanking her."
Huckabee said the nation's obesity problem is worthy of more serious discussion and that it goes well beyond economics.
"If you really want to talk about obesity -- let's talk about it as a national security issue," Huckabee said. "We better hope we don't have a war with anybody because were not gonna have anybody who can pass the physical and wear the uniform."
As do Mitt Romney and John Kerry.
BINGO!
I can alread yfeel the love that will fill this thread. So let me add my 2cents.
Huckyturd STFU you socialist.
Huckabee is a globalist of the first order and pretends to be something otherwise.
He’s a hypocrite.
This charlatan would fold like a deck of cards the minute he entered office.
Probably the same dress size.
I tried to listen, but I had to turn the interview off after a few minutes. Maybe I’ll read his book.
What does that have to do with this thread?
So much for Huckabee’s presidential ambitions.
Mitch Daniels, now Huckabee.
The potential candidates for republican president are falling faster than Bill Clinton’s pants.
Don’t worry, he won’t be.
That’s Mitt Romney and Kerry Healey, his Lt. Gov, on that flyer.
No doubt.
Good choices Mike?
RINOcity. Siding with the liberals. Whatever you want to call it.
Does anyone remember the photo of Huckabee and his sons - all wearing similiar striped shirts? They were all HUGE!!!
A perfect example of parental failure to provide good nutrition or genetic obesity.
Guess Huck is trying to deflect attention.
Thanks.
DANG!!!!
Y’all are fast and good;)
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