I voted for Huckabee, warts and all, and became a delegate. I’m not a big Huck fan, but see him as the best hope not only to do the things you mentioned, but also as the best chance - a thin one, to be sure - to dereil John McCain. With Romney out, Huckabee is the guy. If Huckabee had gotten out, Romney would be that guy. They are about the same to me, w/Huckabee slightly better on social issues/trade and Romney slightly better on domestic economy.
How in the world do you see Huckabee as a chance to derail McCain? Huckabee is working with McCain. The PAC, “Trust Huckabee”, is financed by Carl Lindner, a member of the Keating Five, McCain’s friend. Huckabee will be turning his delegates over to McCain.
I should add that Huckabee is hanging on because he thinks he’s getting the VP slot, but he’s not. He was asked about it on tv and said that it’s a position that no one really wants, but that no one turns down. Not true, but indicative of how he feels.