Outrageously outrageous outrage: Huck says Fred needs Metamucil
posted at 5:45 pm on January 11, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Lots of tips coming in about this. We complain that our candidates are too stiff and risk-averse and then they make a jokey crack like this and we complain that they’ve crossed a line. Lighten up, gang.
I do wonder, though: Does this count as negative campaigning? He did mention Fred’s name, after all.
The clip has been edited for brevity, specifically to remove some of the same points made in his Fox & Friends appearance this morning. Interesting that this aired about 15 minutes before that one and yet there was no Metamucil line in the latter. Did one of his aides tell him he’d gone too far?
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As I said before, David Shuster shows that he is Robin The Boy Wonder to Olbermann’s Bathman, in the sense that he’s even more dense as a log than his boss.
MadisonConservative on January 11, 2008 at 5:47 PM
Consider the network here, folks.
andysdick on January 11, 2008 at 5:49 PM
Bah, different clip than the one posted earlier. Never mind, we’re saved the explanation of what Metamucil is for by the next mindless drone at MSNBC.
MadisonConservative on January 11, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Huckabee is one funny Democrat.
Sugar Land on January 11, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Ok, there are 330 million people in the us (350 million if you count the illegals) Someone please tell me why Huckabee has gotten as far as we can. Im getting really upset that we cant find someone better to nominate and lead this country. I hope Fred takes it
SoCalInfidel on January 11, 2008 at 5:52 PM
The thing about Huck is that since he’s gotten a head of steam, he’s turned into a snarky lil’ pissher.
Crack on Fred, or Mccain, or whomever all you’d like, all’s fair after all; but, he’s acting like a smug liberal and that just doesn’t sit well with me.
yo on January 11, 2008 at 5:52 PM
So… Fred was off the mark. I suppose I missed the part where the Huckster pointed out where Fred got it wrong. He responds like Billary. Attack the person pointing out where you are wrong instead of giving a straight answer.
Les in NC on January 11, 2008 at 5:52 PM
oops, I mean someone tell me why huckabee has even made it this far….it baffles me
SoCalInfidel on January 11, 2008 at 5:53 PM
I’m outraged!
aero on January 11, 2008 at 5:54 PM
I have a problem with this just because the Metamucil line seems kinda weak… If he’d said something about “Depends bunching up” or cracked that Fred! was just angry because they towed his horse drawn carriage in the parking lot, at least he’d have put a little effort in. But Metamucil? Come on! Besides, that’s more of a joke to use on a woman anyway.
RightWinged on January 11, 2008 at 5:54 PM
But still funny, and energetic. Kind of necessary.
Your Jewish Master on January 11, 2008 at 5:54 PM
I hope SC watched that debate last night and ends this sham of a candidate. Why did he file as a Republican anyway? He is clearly a Democrat.
Fred!
SimplyKimberly on January 11, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Fred needs Metamucil is funny. Hope it riles Fred up some. Fred seems to campaign better when he is riled.
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 5:54 PM
yeah, I’m outraged too, Mike, that you’re a serious contender in our race to find a nominee.
wryteacher on January 11, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Fred will be on The Mark Levin Show tonight. He’s scheduled to be on at the beginning of the first hour of the show, 6:05 pm ET. Check local listings or go to WABC Radio’s website for an audio stream.
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 5:56 PM
Whatever happened to “Love thy neighbor?”
Jezla on January 11, 2008 at 5:56 PM
Ditto. Where was Fred off the mark? He told the truth about Huck’s record.
bigbeas on January 11, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Fred might actually need the Metamucil to pass Chuck Norris.
yo on January 11, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Whatever happened to “Love thy
neighbor?competition”Lol
SoCalInfidel on January 11, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Want Huck to buy the Metamucil?
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Need I say more?
I donated in a primary for the first time in my life yesterday, and now by the looks of last night’s debate, I’ll be donating TWICE in a primary for the first time in my life!!!
Go FRED!
Califemme on January 11, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Huckleberry for president- my ass. I take back anything good I ever said about that little weaselin’ peice’o sanctimonious bullsh*t. And I’m feelin’ like slappin’ that Chuck Norris around too just because he causin’ all the other dumb sh*ts to get the mistakin’ impression that that no account ex-preacher has ANY right to even RUN for POTUS.
Go Fred!
Ex-tex on January 11, 2008 at 5:59 PM
I detest that smiling idiot. He’s no conservative. And he cannot refute anything Fred said.
TexasDan on January 11, 2008 at 6:00 PM
You gotta admit, Huckabee knows how to communicate very well with the media and people in general.
froghat on January 11, 2008 at 6:01 PM
You want to know why MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” is last in the ratings? It’s because their trio of liberal monkeys turns people off.
SoulGlo on January 11, 2008 at 6:02 PM
Huckbuffoon recalls the product from his own cabinet that works on his feminine nature.
maverick muse on January 11, 2008 at 6:02 PM
I detest that smiling idiot. He’s no conservative. And he cannot refute anything Fred said.
snickelfritz on January 11, 2008 at 6:02 PM
Fred INVENTED Metamucil:
M aturity
E xperience
T oughness
A uthenticity
M otivational
U npretentious
C andor
I ntegrity
L eadership
RushBaby on January 11, 2008 at 6:03 PM
froghat on January 11, 2008 at 6:01 PM
crapper huck
maverick muse on January 11, 2008 at 6:03 PM
Ian’s got more video of snarky Morning Joe making fun of Fred. Joe may end up being right… but it’s awfully early to completely dismiss Fred.
bigbeas on January 11, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Fredalanche!© ◄ Donate!
When Huck smiles, his face looks retardedly grotesque.
TheSitRep on January 11, 2008 at 6:04 PM
You gotta admit, Huckabee knows how to communicate very well with the media and people in general.
That is the only reason he has made it this far….On this issues and his beliefs he is so far off. Excuse me while I pour myself another margarita (made of Patron, you know your jealous)
SoCalInfidel on January 11, 2008 at 6:05 PM
Fred should respond like Hartman’s Sinatra to Sting on the old SNL bit.
bbz123 on January 11, 2008 at 6:05 PM
UNBELIEVABLE.
That was unnecessary and uncalled for.
I’ll be sure to bring it up when I phone for teh Fred tonight.
Sir Andrew on January 11, 2008 at 6:05 PM
not bad
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:06 PM
Don’t phone, just give money, here: http://www.fred08.com
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:06 PM
I’m liking Hugh Hewitt’s latest up at Town Hall. It suggests the possibility of a brokered convention. Interesting take. Go Fred!
Nyog_of_the_Bog on January 11, 2008 at 6:07 PM
To paraphrase Lloyd Bentsen:
pdigaudio on January 11, 2008 at 6:07 PM
Thanks. You’re not bad, yourself. :)
RushBaby on January 11, 2008 at 6:08 PM
The Huckster is in need of Ex-Lax himself; he sure is full of it and needs his purging to come in the bathroom, not on camers.
michaelo on January 11, 2008 at 6:08 PM
just did, dude.
Ex-tex on January 11, 2008 at 6:08 PM
michaelo on January 11, 2008 at 6:08 PM
Lol…He would be in that bathroom all day
SoCalInfidel on January 11, 2008 at 6:09 PM
Fred coming on the radio now here:
http://www.wabcradio.com/article.asp?id=122648
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:09 PM
Oh, and I think the ultimate retort to the so-called “Reverend” Huckabee would be that Huckabee “needed some Jesus.”
Sir Andrew on January 11, 2008 at 6:09 PM
Fred’s folks respond:
yo on January 11, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Huck is on weak ground talking about shooting better. Until then, he was fine, but a bit of an asshole. At that point, I thought he was an asshole and a jackass. Thanks for reminding me.
Christoph on January 11, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Well, see, Huck was going to say Fred needs Matamucil, but decided he wants to take the high road and not campaign negatively. But just so you know he would’ve really said it, he did. Just to prove he would’ve, of course. Had he done it. Which he did.
amerpundit on January 11, 2008 at 6:11 PM
HH finally got around thinking about a brokered convention; I think he’s a bit late.
michaelo on January 11, 2008 at 6:12 PM
Was Jesus this snarky?
SouthernGent on January 11, 2008 at 6:12 PM
Thanks, listening now!
Califemme on January 11, 2008 at 6:12 PM
I don’t know how much Fred has to back up what he said about Mike in the debate, but at least it was about policy and issues. Mike said one moderatly substantial thing when he accuses Fred of not having a record to talk about, once again I am not sure how true that is. All the rest is just insults. I am not going to elect someone based on the fact that they can win a cutdown battle.
Tim Pancoast on January 11, 2008 at 6:14 PM
I don’t mind the Metamucil stupidity, I mind that Huck didn’t do JACK to refute it and MSNBC (of course) let it slide.
John_Locke on January 11, 2008 at 6:15 PM
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 5:56 PM
thanks. the joke’s on now, folks.
maverick muse on January 11, 2008 at 6:16 PM
Fred needs metamucil….I love it!
Huckabee called out Fred on being Mccain’s attack dog and said Fred knows he’s not going to win so he wants his buddy Juan Amnesty to win! Seriously makes me wonder if Fred has really ever been against amnesty.
HaraldHardrada on January 11, 2008 at 6:16 PM
Are you on drugs?
John_Locke on January 11, 2008 at 6:17 PM
Fred is being played the Metamucil line now. His response is:
That is isn’t surprised that the Governor’s response is that kind of High School humor. Really something to be proud about a presidential candidate. Why wasn’t he asked about the issues? Why is it all about process? All 15 people who watched the show should be so proud….
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:17 PM
Fred must have struck a nerve last night – perhaps Huck needs a midol. . .
kc2ige on January 11, 2008 at 6:17 PM
Now Fred is talking about Huck’s record.
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:18 PM
Vagisil
yo on January 11, 2008 at 6:18 PM
He will be on for the full hour, I think here:
http://www.wabcradio.com/article.asp?id=122648
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:18 PM
I detest that smiling idiot. He’s no conservative. And he cannot refute anything Fred said.
omnipotent on January 11, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Ugh…I like the man, but he’s starting to grate on my like McCain’s laugh
spacekicker on January 11, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Talking about the MSM eating up the fluff.
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Listening to Levin…Fred on the Metamucil comment: “potty humor.”
Jezla on January 11, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Thanks a bunch, I just tuned in
John_Locke on January 11, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Huck, aspiring to be President of the United States, resorts to giggling high school humor, failing to address the issues on record.
Huck has no substantive response to the Fred, only juvenile.
maverick muse on January 11, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Mark Lavin is now talking about McCain. Trying to get Fred to say something about McCain’s record.
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:20 PM
$50 to Fred in your name, Huck.
RushBaby on January 11, 2008 at 6:20 PM
He’s sort of going after McLame right now, he flat out said he was wrong on immigration.
John_Locke on January 11, 2008 at 6:20 PM
I think the real question now about Huckabee is…will he blend?
TexasDan on January 11, 2008 at 6:21 PM
Looks like Fred will have to leave.
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:22 PM
$734,414 for Fred
TexasDan on January 11, 2008 at 6:22 PM
I detest that smiling idiot. He’s no conservative. And he cannot refute anything Fred said.
wccawa on January 11, 2008 at 6:22 PM
Huck had some funny lines. But he did nothing to defend his own record. Joe Scarborough let him slide and helped him attack Fred’s record instead.
The media honeymoon will end if and when Huck faces a Democrat, and he will look like a deer in the headlights when faced with the charges they will bring up.
joewm315 on January 11, 2008 at 6:22 PM
God love ya Fred!, but you’ve got to take McLame out
John_Locke on January 11, 2008 at 6:22 PM
Fred’s kinda dodging the McCain question…”The records been out there for years…”
So point it out, already!
Jezla on January 11, 2008 at 6:22 PM
Fred avoided bashing McCain, he circled around to Huck, again. Read into that what you will.
Fred left.
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:23 PM
Fred nibbled on McCain a bit, but after that, it’s rather clear he’s got Huck in his cross-hairs.
yo on January 11, 2008 at 6:23 PM
The target for the week is obviously Huck
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:23 PM
He will after another encounter with Fred!
John_Locke on January 11, 2008 at 6:23 PM
Fred probably figures that McCain’s got to knock Mitt out in Mich or Fred it toast.
bnelson44 on January 11, 2008 at 6:24 PM
A regular Bill Clinton. I’ll bet the real master is just salivating at the thought of rattling all those Arkansan skeletons in Hucks closet if he gets the nomination.
a capella on January 11, 2008 at 6:25 PM
To comment on one of Fre’s points. Huck wants a national ban on smoking Fred said. I didn’t hear a denial on that point. If implemented, where will we get the money for the CHILDREN’S SCHIP?
Les in NC on January 11, 2008 at 6:25 PM
I took some metamucil, worked great, an hour later I dropped a Huckabee in the commode and felt great.
JayHaw Phrenzie on January 11, 2008 at 6:26 PM
I don’t know about orgasmic, but it definitely made me want to stand up and cheer. You know us conservatives are always complaining about none of these candidates have conservative values across the board on all the issues. But I think Fred does, we’ve just let a few votes here and there when he was in the senate sway our judgement. All politicians have a vote here and there that are questionable but they usually have circumstances.
Thompson is strong military, anti-big government spending, anti-amnesty for illegals in any way, and pro conservative judges with a lifelong record to back it up. That’s what we’re looking for – so let’s start backing it up folks! Plus he’s got a great personality to boot so where’s the downside? It’s not too late as some fools keep saying.
Ballistic on January 11, 2008 at 3:37 PM
Yes! Ill drink to that!
SoCalInfidel on January 11, 2008 at 6:26 PM
Hey! Huck’s nasty side is starting to show. Let’s see if he tries to spin is as justified anger, like Jesus trashing the temple market.
Mark Jaquith on January 11, 2008 at 6:26 PM
Yea, Huck…that’s very Presidential of you. Like Huck said, “if you’re catching flak, you must be over the target”. I’d like to see Fred use that on him.
orlandocajun on January 11, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Well Huck’s family really liked his line:
http://static.crooksandliars.com/2007/12/huckfamily.jpg
Igor R. on January 11, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Heh!
Nyog_of_the_Bog on January 11, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Huckabee’s Limits [Ramesh Ponnuru]
Anyway, two points about Huckabee (and forgive me if I’m repeating things that others have said here already). First: Those of us who have argued that Huckabee’s campaign, as it stands, will have very limited appeal for non-evangelicals got a little confirmation from the New Hampshire exit polls. Twenty-three percent of people who voted in the Republican primary there said they were evangelical or born-again Christians. Among the 77 percent who weren’t, Huckabee got only 6 percent. Among those voters, Huckabee placed fifth, behind even Ron Paul.
funky chicken on January 11, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Huck just wants to start a true Conservative movement!
Igor R. on January 11, 2008 at 6:28 PM
Metamucil? Bah..everyone knows it’s time for a
V8…..SECOND LOOK AT GERITOL!
Jack M. on January 11, 2008 at 6:28 PM
Fred has been gaining ground just fine actually its Huck who’s been hitting the Ex Lax cake too much.
I’m not voting for a telemarketer come Shepard in Chief.
Speakup on January 11, 2008 at 6:28 PM
Don’t you know Allah, attacking Fred is eevil! Jump on the clear conservative choice bandwagon!
Cause hey, you know I hate Huck, but he’s got a point: Fred was useless in the Senate. He backed McCain to the hilt. Now we’re supposed to believe this do-nothing lip flapper is the conservative savior? Yeah right.
Fred Thompson: “I’ll kick terrorist rear and I’ll wipe out the commies, just don’t ask me to take on McCain!”
BKennedy on January 11, 2008 at 6:28 PM
From a comment on the Freddo site….
Fred must be on target, ‘cuz Huck is sending up flak.
wccawa on January 11, 2008 at 6:29 PM
Fred channels Reagan:
I will not let my opponent’s youth and inexperience keep me from tearing his arms off.
TexasDan on January 11, 2008 at 6:29 PM
Not at all. Huck is defending himself which he has every right to do. There is a big difference between that and going after a (fellow conservative) using a negative ad campaign like the flip flopping, lying liberal, Romney did – and what Fred (yawn, I feel sleepy all of a sudden) is trying to do now. Give at er Huck!
Just a reminder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqi-pDhHv9g
apacalyps on January 11, 2008 at 6:31 PM
Ditto.
McCain – conservative democrat
Huckabee – religious moderate democrat
Guiliani – moderate democrat
Paul – ?
Romney – now a moderate republican
Hunter – conservative republican
Thompson – conservative republican
Starlink on January 11, 2008 at 6:32 PM
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