"The president enjoys low popularity these days, with no signs of life and no signs of bouncing back.
In other words, plenty of GOPers are alienated from the President, too. They get to vote in the primaries. I doubt Huckabee will do well in the primaries for a variety of reasons, but you can't dismiss the power of crapping on Bush for political gain. Look at McCain, who has been a pest for the President since 2000 and who enjoys a strong showing in GOP primaries."
Exactly!
I don't see why we have to be so intransigent about this. Sure, it's not a great example of determined leadership; but it's called politics.
And Huckabee IS a conservative. He's a former Baptist minister who's pro-Christian credentials are unassailable, not simply a political ploy to get votes, unlike some other GOP candidates who have pretty ugly personal histories (I'll just leave it at that).
Besides, Bush isn't the face of small government.
I think Huckabee is a good candidate. I prefer Duncan Hunter over him, BY FAR, don't get me wrong. But Huckabee seems charismatic and principled.
I'm also a fan of Brownback.
The rest I'm neutral on. Except Romney. Anyone but Romney. Please.
I agree. It's politics.
Agreed; the smartest thing a GOP contender could do these days is distance themselves from Bush (even brother Jeb has done it and he's not running).