Huckabee: If Romney wins, “You might as well put [the election] on eBay and sell it to the highest bidder”
posted at 7:22 pm on January 2, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Class warfare fever — catch it!*
Huckabee said that, like him, the Continental Army also faced skeptics. “At the beginning of this country there were some farmers with muskets. Nobody thought they could beat the British. After all, the British were so well-financed. And they had the nice long rifles. &They had a magnificent Navy. Our guys had a few rowboats.”…
Huckabee, born into humble origins in Hope, Ark., and a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, said he could run for president “because our Founding Fathers had this idea that we were all equal, didn’t mean that we started out with the same net income, didn’t mean that we started out with a last name that opened doors, and people said, ‘Oh, yes, I knew your father at Harvard at Yale or Princeton.’ People knew my father from the shipyard, not Harvard.’”…
“The people of Iowa cannot be bought,” he said. “They cannot even be rented for the night.”
He told them a victory for his campaign would allow the voters to tell the story of Thursday’s caucuses to their offspring, telling them the tale of “when we decided in Iowa that we would not allow ourselves to be overwhelmed by people waving money at us, and waving checkbooks at us.”
He suggested that a victory for the well-funded Romney would be a victory for “plutocracy. &You might as well put [the presidency] on eBay and sell it to the highest bidder.”
When asked whether these paper-thinly veiled attacks on Romney didn’t perchance violate his “no negative campaigning” rule, Huck preciously replied, “I haven’t attacked him because I’ve never called him by name when I did that in these speeches today.” Yes, really.
Exit question: What’s shadier, paying a bunch of people to set up a state campaign network for you or coopting preexisting networks of religious people by touting yourself as the race’s true “Christian leader”?
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* I reserve the right to make these same class warfare arguments at every available opportunity if Michael Bloomberg runs for president.
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Oh, so now High Reverend Huck (had to borrow it) is comparable to the Continental Army.
But, if you win, it’ll become apparent that they can be fooled.
amerpundit on January 2, 2008 at 7:24 PM
Huckabee is a d%#$!
davenp35 on January 2, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Anyone know how much Mitt has spent in Iowa for 11 delegates?
bnelson44 on January 2, 2008 at 7:26 PM
rofl AP.
But to be serious, fox have been showing the clip of him saying this on his campaign bus to reporters. I have to say he said it convincingly. And it also worked for republicans when they tainted kerry as an out of touch billionaires husband.
zane on January 2, 2008 at 7:27 PM
Anyone know how many pastors/churches are illegal endorsing the Huckabee campaign?
davenp35 on January 2, 2008 at 7:28 PM
sorry the quote im thinking of is not the one you posted, but one in which Huck is far more explicit, saying he didnt think the public could identify with a man who could write a personal cheque of tens of millions to fund his campaign and have it not effect his personal finances.
zane on January 2, 2008 at 7:29 PM
Anyone know how much Mitt has spent in Iowa for 11 delegates?
bnelson44 on January 2, 2008 at 7:26 PM
did i read 6 million somewhere? or is that NH?
zane on January 2, 2008 at 7:29 PM
Praise the lord and pass the ballot.
JayHaw Phrenzie on January 2, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Also,
Plutocracy > Theocracy
JayHaw Phrenzie on January 2, 2008 at 7:31 PM
Someone needs to tell Parson Huck that pre-emptive whining is unpresidential.
Anton on January 2, 2008 at 7:34 PM
And if Huckabee wins, a lot of people like myself who would have voted Republican are going to be looking for a third party candidate. staying home or, God forbid, second looking the dems.
Somewhere, Huey Long is laughing his ass off.
cool breeze on January 2, 2008 at 7:35 PM
A BUCK FOR A DUCK
A DUCK FOR BUCK
AND AN UPCHUCK FOR A LIBERAL HUCK !
sonnyspats1 on January 2, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Some one needs to tell Huck-a-Bucks that the constituency in Iowa thinks an e-bay is a place to back up a wagon and bale hay. Mike Huckabee reminds me of Mr.Sweeney on Green Acres. If he gets the White House we will all get paid in Huck-a-Bucks currency.
sonnyspats1 on January 2, 2008 at 7:40 PM
EBAY? hmmm. Um actually that isnt sounding like such a bad way to do it.
jones on January 2, 2008 at 7:40 PM
We could probably get rid of Congress. Now that we have the Internet and all.
It is also a very good way to raise children.
TheSitRep on January 2, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Once again, Huck has failed history. Not only did neither side have “long rifles” as rifles were not made in anything approaching mass production much before the Civil War, but it was the Continentals that used their muskets in a sniper role.
steveegg on January 2, 2008 at 7:44 PM
You know, I really was of the mind to give Huckabee the benefit of the doubt after his strong performance in the YouTube debate.
Lately, I’m starting to hate the guy a little. It doesn’t approach the all-consuming loathing I feel for John Edwards, but if Huck keeps pulling this butter-wouldn’t-melt-in-my-mouth-and-my-poop-don’t-stink garbage, I’m going to start hoping for an unfortunate incident in which Chuck Norris goes sleepwalking and accidentally roundhouse-kicks the daylights out of him.
Well-Armed Lamb on January 2, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Besides, we Marblehead Fredheads have laid claim to the Revolutionary War language.
steveegg on January 2, 2008 at 7:45 PM
Republican John Edwards. *shudder*
viking999 on January 2, 2008 at 7:46 PM
“I’m good enough, I’m smart enough ( just barely) and gosh-darn it people like me! I deserve this more than any of those other guys who made good decisions and money.Plutsit’s clear that God prefers me so do as I say and I won’t make him hurt you.”
I will be so glad when he goes away. The sooner the better.
bbz123 on January 2, 2008 at 7:46 PM
Huckabee: show me your organization and ability and I’ll show you my goodness and mercy or if not that doesn’t work I’ll play every low, pathetic victim card a Pastor in Chief has up their sleeve.
The reason Hucky puck is doing well is the same reason Bill Clinton did, the voters believe him in spite of falling far short on overall Conservative virtue.
Slick talking Arkansas governors are on a bad roll.
Speakup on January 2, 2008 at 7:49 PM
What an incredibly disingenous thing to say. Dude.
CP on January 2, 2008 at 7:49 PM
e-bay would be better than the collection-plateay?
SouthernGent on January 2, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Just what I was thinking!
I’m no fan of Mitt, but this was a pathetically lame attempt at playing the class-warfare card.
Huck is a deep-throat choad-smoker. Crash & burn you dimwitted bible-thumpin’ clot.
Ochlan on January 2, 2008 at 7:50 PM
All Hail President Soros!
eeyore on January 2, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Huckabee doesn’t think people are stupid, he knows it.
davenp35 on January 2, 2008 at 7:51 PM
No. He proves it.
thuja on January 2, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Beat me to it amerpundit - hopefully the good people can’t be fooled. I’m thinking that they will be, though.
Good thing. Applies also to the lefties via Soros/Gates/Buffet, and a few others, Hollywood, or not. Same on the right, but not quite as blatantly this time.
Entelechy on January 2, 2008 at 7:59 PM
No. He exemplifies it.
Ochlan on January 2, 2008 at 7:59 PM
He ‘banks’ on it.
Entelechy on January 2, 2008 at 8:01 PM
That sentence took me back thirty years, to when my brother would wave his finger right in my face and say “I’m not touching you. I’m not touching you!” Then I’d finally hit him or yell for my mom.
It’s a disgrace that a presidential candidate, and a Republican at that, can remind me of an eleven year old bratty boy.
Laura on January 2, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Heh. Don’t they all?
Except the one true God - Fred - that would never lie to sleep with a hot cheerleader
Ochlan on January 2, 2008 at 8:08 PM
Apparently Huckabee said he was on the side of the writers in the Ca strike and did not know only Leno and Letterman’s writers were peeled off from the rest. He said otherwise he would not cross their line.
This clown is a die in the wool old school democrat. What the hell is he doing running for the Republican nomination? This is starting to aggravate.
pc on January 2, 2008 at 8:13 PM
And Savage is right on this one. Here we are bolting into the 21st century, competing on a global scale. What passes for political representation, some farmers on a some frozen patch of earth and some funky old people in NH? This is crazy.
pc on January 2, 2008 at 8:15 PM
The desparate words of a loser…
paulsur on January 2, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Huckabee-Clinton debate prelude
sonnyspats1 on January 2, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Wow. That’s really…weaselly.
Slublog on January 2, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Hell, they’re both liberals masquerading as conservatives. Mitt’s buying the election and Hucks huckstering the Christian vote to do the same thing. I’m looking in the window and having a hard time telling the hogs from the farmers.
Buzzy on January 2, 2008 at 8:52 PM
The High Reverend Huckster is really projecting with the vote buying accusation that he makes against the people of Iowa.
One thing for sure, none of them have set up a
bribegift register like he did.MB4 on January 2, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Every time I hear these class warfare contests taken to absurd lengths I am reminded of Monty Python’s classic We were so poor skit.
I think I read that Huck was the first person in his family to graduate from High School so he probably beats out John Edwards in the “my father was a millworker” game. I wonder who had the larger shoe box to call home.
Buy Danish on January 2, 2008 at 8:58 PM
I’m not a Republican, I’m a conservative. It’s my basis for all my political judgements. I’m not an expert but experience has taught me what a conservative is. And what a liberal is. And what a Republican is. And even what a Democrat is. Geezus H. Huckachrist is definitely a Democrat. The only saving grace for conservatives in this election cycle is the simple fact that 80% of the electorate is paying absolutely no attention whatsoever. That and the media’s attention span is 20 minutes.
Griz on January 2, 2008 at 9:00 PM
What belongs on Ebay is a cheese sandwich, miraculously imprinted with Huckabee’s face.
Ya know, I really have no problem with a candidate identifying with Christians. No problem whatever. In fact I’d respect it, unless he demagogues the issue and makes a hypocrite of himself in the process, as Huckabee has done.
This guy’s an emabarassment. The sooner gone, the better.
petefrt on January 2, 2008 at 9:00 PM
All good Christens and all conservatives need to line up and kick
Jerry FalwellMike Huckabee in the ass.- Barry Goldwater
MB4 on January 2, 2008 at 9:00 PM
MB4,
Barry wasn’t a very good speller, was he? :-)
Buy Danish on January 2, 2008 at 9:03 PM
I have never had much use for a man who could only spell a word one way. Shows lack of imagination.
- Mark Twain
MB4 on January 2, 2008 at 9:08 PM
huckabee signals the rise of the religious left. get used to this, people.
lorien1973 on January 2, 2008 at 9:35 PM
Correct spelling, indeed, is one of the arts that are far more esteemed by schoolma’ams than by practical men, neck-deep in the heat and agony of the world.
-H.L. Mencken
Slublog on January 2, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Rush nails it with this guy. Identity politics all the way. I’m one evangelical Christian who’s not buyin’ it for a second.
Mojave Mark on January 2, 2008 at 9:41 PM
MB4 and Slublog, not spelling correctly is one thing, and all know I’m often guilty of not previewing before posting - but you haven’t lived until you haven’t written or communicated perfectly, by the book/perfection of some, especially when you’re a polyglot. Just do a find on the word, within the thread, repeatedly. It’s entertainment on HA, tonight.
Entelechy on January 2nd, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Entelechy on January 2, 2008 at 10:06 PM
With a
crossfishbookcase behind it.petefrt on January 2, 2008 at 10:16 PM
That one.
Spirit of 1776 on January 2, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Would you allow a comment on this topic from me? If you prefer not, I’ll keep it to myself: )
Spirit of 1776 on January 2, 2008 at 10:20 PM
I know how you feel. Imagine how disheartening it is to know voters in all the other states are unable to think for themselves and let IA and NH elect the president./snark off
a capella on January 2, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Spirit, comment away.
Entelechy on January 2, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Buy Danish - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1a1wHxTyo
Enjoy!
Laura on January 2, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Thanks Laura! This has been a favorite of mine for so long that I forgot that I could go to that newfangled invention called You Tube and see the skit performed.
Buy Danish on January 2, 2008 at 11:17 PM
The comment I refer to below is from 8:42 in the thread you referenced above.
It seems inevitable, frankly, that tempers will flare and they are being draw on candidate lines, as one might expect. However, you are drawing a distinction, intentional or not, of moral superiorness on one side by labeling at least one outside your referenced group as snotty and snooty. However, to the dispassionate observer, one must conclude that such behavior is also within that referenced group and the mere nature of your generous behavior gives it cover.
If I may draw a comparison. The most legitimate complaint of the old CS was that anti-Fred vitrol made it into almost every thread, it became unavoidable. We see similar behavior now with regard to scorn of Mitt on something that was absurdly blown out of proportion. (I mention this as it was recent, there are more vicious examples in the vault). He made a bad move politically but instead of accepting or criticizing that, it has become an issue of ignoring common language uses. Because it is was not left in the thread and carries on and on, genuine irritation and animosity builds up. This is no excuse for any uncivilized behavior by anyone toward you. But I mention it because when you claim them and praise that as wit you put yourself in the line of fire and enable that. Perhaps you do that for your own reasons of which I am not familiar, but because you are known as a generous person and a moderator of sorts it creates an imbalance that by force of nature must rectify itself to regain the level. The laws of physics will not be denied. If you do not enable it, it will equilibrate more quickly.
You are welcome to any measure of disagreement with me on this subject you think fitting, because I do not say that to be critical; rather you seem worthy of my honest appraisal.
Spirit of 1776 on January 2, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Spirit, first thank you for your time/effort/honesty, even asking before commenting, which btw. wasn’t necessary.
Guilty as charged on snotty/snooty, both being human traits we all possess on occasion, and this leading to the conclusion that none of us are perfect (never an aim of mine, ever).
You are definitely not in this category and I regret every time I start naming names/nome the plumes, as it is here.
Without explanation, and it would take too much effort to post all which lead to this, it’s difficult for anyone to make sense of it. All the rest just piled on and it is what it is now.
There are many here who’ll vote for the conservative nominee, and there are a few who are welded to their candidates. I like some more than others but will vote for 99% of them, in the end. There have been brutal arguments/accusations/insults, most not necessary. No one is more sad about them than I am but we’ll all live.
Most sad is the state of the party. The next few months will be more clarifying, one hopes. Personally, I can report that life is good, due to enormous efforts/rewards, no matter who wins. I fight out of idealism, also guilty as self-charged. Maybe it comes across too passionately.
Then there are the barbes - if we throw them we must accept them. I for one am tough enough to do so.
You are an incredibly reasoned, reasonable, good gentleman and I’ve always respected you, and will continue to do so. With gratitude,
Entelechy on January 2, 2008 at 11:58 PM
I am no Huckabee supporter, okay? But on this thread, I detect some rather strong indications of HDS (Huckabee Derangement Syndrome) on the part of a number of posters. :-)
sanantonian on January 3, 2008 at 12:15 AM
…asking before commenting, which btw. wasn’t necessary.
It was to me:) I don’t generally like to get involved.
Guilty as charged on snotty/snooty…I fight out of idealism, also guilty as self-charged. Maybe it comes across too passionately.
I should have been more clear. It is not my intent to lay that charge at your door.
Without explanation, and it would take too much effort to post all which lead to this, it’s difficult for anyone to make sense of it. All the rest just piled on and it is what it is now.
I agree. You are the only one in the position to make your own judgments in regard to the specifics of the issue to which you referred. I can understand it though, there are some here, one who called me a traitor for example, that I do not response to either. It’s a waste of time, energy, and intellect. I do not mean to place myself in position of judge or jury on the specific situation, but rather wanted to speak to the environmental aspect.
There have been brutal arguments/accusations/insults, most not necessary…The next few months will be more clarifying, one hopes.
Indeed. It promises to be interesting in any case!
Thanks for the compliment, I protest you are too kind:) Enjoy the balance of your evening!
Spirit of 1776 on January 3, 2008 at 12:25 AM
Thank you Spirit. Know, contrary to your protestations, that I appreciate your balanced/kind approach in general, and on this in specific. It’s been an interesting day, and I’ve learned from it. It’s also been clarifying. Let’s head over to the latest “Fred drops out” thread, where we can agreeably disagree, and still remain friends :)
Entelechy on January 3, 2008 at 12:55 AM
My response(s) to Entelechy are over here. My patience has been exhuasted at this point as may be evident by the time one reaches the end.
I don’t mean to get you in the middle of this, but I think it’s only fair that you see what I have to say on this situation.
By the way, I answered you earlier on the Romney health care issue and apologized for misunderstanding what you meant. I can’t even remember what thread that was on at this point, but I wanted you to know that I did explain my views and so on.
Buy Danish on January 3, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Forgive me if I pass. The issue is between the two of you. If I read more on it, my opinion of at least one and possibly both of you will decline. No one is served by that. Whatever it is, the issue is between the two of you.
No apology necessary, and thanks for letting me know, I’ll go check it out.
Spirit of 1776 on January 3, 2008 at 1:16 AM
I found it, read it, and excerpted it here. I don’t believe that particular comparison is that accurate. I would equate it more to seatbelt laws. The entire concept, as I try to demonstrate with the above quotation, is more Rovian than I like. That being the concept that the populace is now dependent on governmental services and instead of scaling them back, they are simply run better by R’s than D’s. I don’t advocate that, though I acknowledge it’s popularity. A deeper analysis will have to wait for another day.
Spirit of 1776 on January 3, 2008 at 1:53 AM
Agree
Dudley Smith on January 3, 2008 at 7:39 AM
You can, you have the right to, and you should. Because you’re a voter, not the candidate. Same as term limits. If voters want lifetime pols. gone, vote them out. If voters want billionaires excluded, exclude them. But Whineabee can’t.
JiangxiDad on January 3, 2008 at 8:34 AM
Mike Huckabee said the moneychangers were attacking him. Since the moneychangers are as imaginary as Jimmy Carter’s rabbit…
Mike Huckabee = Jimmy Carter.
BKennedy on January 3, 2008 at 9:07 AM