..I am not prepared to nuke someone I have trusted for a long time--there is no satisfactory evidence that this move has any self-serving motives and may originate out of a good personal relationship and many shared values and yes policy positions (life, 2nd Amend, tax law, China).
Having said that, I am upset at the move, but will give DH time to explain to my satisfaction...
Huckabees band has performed twice at inaugural events sponsored by FreeRepublic.com, a right-wing forum known for its extreme views. After 2001s Count the White House Silverware Party, Huckabee posted a message on the forum calling himself a confirmed and proud Freeper. - http://www.pfaw.org/pfaw/general/default.aspx?oid=24890
Maybe the "Huckster" isn't the anti-christ after all.