I don’t understand people who line up behind Romney or Huckabee. Both men are fatally flawed politically to be a Republican Presidential candidate. We need candidates that are committed to conservative principles and nothing is more conservative than the idea that violent criminals should not be released ever. It isn’t a hard issue to decide politically. Even many Democrats have come around on it. Huckabee needs to say simply that he was wrong and made a grave mistake. That he can not do that simple thing compounds his problem.
Great post. If one is dedicated to 'conservative' ideals, one must go with facts- as they lead to the truth (as defined by Free people who embrace Liberty). The moment one goes with one's 'heart' and emotionally makes a decision, it will eventually come back to bite them. Huck's been bit.
It takes work to deny your 'soft' side, but you'll notice those who do remain consistent with conservative principles, though it may cost them supporters. Some moderates are not willing to take that risk, hence the RINO stampede over the years.