[AmericanExceptionalist]

(1) Straw polls, in any state, are virtually meaningless. That said, however, Mike Huckabee should certainly be considered a first-tier GOP presidential candidate, along with Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, and (possibly) Tim Pawlenty. And maybe even Mitch Daniels; although a case could be advanced for placing him in the second tier of presidential candidates.

(2) Nonetheless, the deep, visceral hatred of the former governor of Arkansas--not from the political left, or even just from libertarians, but from conservatives also--seems utterly inexplicable.

Could it be simply because his erstwhile job description (i.e. the former governor of Arkansas) brings up some very unpleasant memories?

[Politicalmom]

Uh, no. He’s a dishonest, liberal RINO.