Huckabee: I’ll be nominated at a brokered convention because I’m the most conservative
posted at 11:45 am on February 22, 2008 by Allahpundit
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This marks the point, I think, where he’s actually started to believe his own “never say die” rhetoric as a way of coping with the fact that the ship is going down. It’s like Klaus Kinski on the raft at the end of “Aguirre” telling the spider monkeys about his plan to rule the world.
And if you haven’t see “Aguirre” yet, my friends, you must.
Huckabee said his “brokered convention” strategy is predicated on a victory in Texas, the country’s largest Republican state.
“We think Texas is an important state,” Huckabee told me. “We know how important it is to win Texas.”
Huckabee says with an upset win in Texas, and a win in the Ohio Republican primary the same day, Huckabee could deny front runner John McCain the nomination in the primaries.
“If we win Texas, I think it changes the dynamics of this race. It could well go all the way to the convention. If the convention delegates pick the president, chances are they would pick the most conservative. I would be the one they would end up picking, if that’s the criteria.”
Maverick appears to be in no danger, although we haven’t felt the Times effect yet (assuming there is one). Exit question: Hypothetically, would Huck be the alternative to McCain at a brokered convention? He’ll have the second-most delegates by then and his denialist perseverance is, er, sort of impressive, I guess.
Update: The wrath of Slublog:
Update: All right, obligatory.
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Man, the only interesting items in this thread were the Herzog references and the Aguirre clip.
Thanks for the Film jaunt!
tickleddragon on February 22, 2008 at 3:36 PM
I just can’t believe that people are taking Huckabee seriously. Beyond offering the evangelicals an object for their petulance, what does he have to offer? Really, the guy is Jimmy Carter without the charm. I suppose that McCain could persuade me to hold my nose and vote for him as a firewall against socialist mischief from Obama, but if Huckabee is anywhere near the ticket, I’m having a beer instead.
student on February 22, 2008 at 3:37 PM
Again……really getting annoyed with this guy now.
Seriously.
ThePrez on February 22, 2008 at 3:43 PM
Huck really is not Jimmy Carter. With Huckabee I sense that he really has a passion for his religion, while with Carter I get more of a feel it is a philosophy of political value. This is just a sense. I cannot read Carter’s mind, but it get a bad read off of Carter that he viscerally hates me personally. I do not find that in Huck.
Carter has bought the entire third world good-our world bad dogma, and you can go to Frontpage to read about his stand on Israel
On the other hand, I have lost trust in the root motives of the GOP candidates including Huck. Huck really was pro illegal until the campaign. Because of all the head games, I cannot take anything at face value
I would be happiest if the Mother ship landed and took away the whole bunch so we could start over and run a primary based upon convictions instead of schemes
entagor on February 22, 2008 at 3:51 PM
Actually, Huck was pro-illegal at least until late November, when he defended his taxpayer funded scholarships and in-state tuition for their kids in a live debate.
He also slammed the no-amnesty pledge as Tancredo creation that he would never sign.
Then, of course, he signed it right before the South Carolina primary.
This guy is just like John Kerry. He does and says whatever it takes to get him votes. Zero principles.
bigred on February 22, 2008 at 4:11 PM
Just to make it clear, I also voted for Romney in the PPE here in Arizona. (And the fact that, as an Arizonan familiar with John McCain, I refused to vote for him should say at least something). But I wanted to vote for someone who – at this time – has a chance to win.
My main bone of contention is, and has been, the way the staff (and to some extent the community) at HA had been virtually deifying Romney and ignoring the weaknesses in his own conservative resume. Yes, all of the Republican candidates had problems, but for several months HA could only find them with Huckabee (and, occasionally, Ron Paul). I went back over the archives carefully, and counted up positive and negative stories about each candidate. The pro-Romney bias came through crystal clear, in spite of HA’s attempts to deny it.
I like HotAir. I figure if you’re going to be biased, at least you’re biased toward the conservative side of the spectrum, and since that’s where I am, I enjoy the discussion.
But that’s also why I get so frustrated with Allah and Bryan at times. Ok, I understand that they have their opinions. I get that they were pro-Romney. I get it – I really do. Just don’t try to kid me that y’all have been fair in your treatment (as you did once – remember?).
Frankly, I’d rather see Huckabee in office than Clinton, and far, far more than Obama (that guy’s platform is just plain frightening socialism with the merest coating on it). Given a wider choice, I’d really like to see Duncan Hunter, but he just didn’t make the dance.
Not trying to spend a lot of time defending Huckabee – just trying to say, Mitt Romney isn’t God, even though most of you seem to mistake the two.
psrch on February 22, 2008 at 5:17 PM
What the heck is that movie? >:}
That man with the helmet has a face for radio.. >:}
Chakra Hammer on February 22, 2008 at 5:46 PM
And a voice for the deaf. :|
Chakra Hammer on February 22, 2008 at 5:49 PM
You have a bad habit of using filthy language. Please stop it. This is an online community that is read by many different people. I see the words you use and am offended. I know others are also.
Can’t you communicate in an adult manner? Please.
Skidd on February 22, 2008 at 8:27 PM
I would rather see no nomination than a Huckabee nomination but its all a moot point anyway. Maverick is safe while Huckabee is winning no friends and no respect and no chance in 2012. The more I see this guy, the less I like him.
Greenhorn on February 22, 2008 at 8:33 PM
I’m right there with you.
Which, ironically, is one reason I hope he sticks around a while longer. Let him dig the hole as deep as he can before we fill it back in.
sulla on February 23, 2008 at 1:30 AM
I apologize to those I offended when I called the Huckster a douchebucket.
In the future I will stick to more apt titles, like slimeball, sleazebag and snake oil salesman.
bigred on February 23, 2008 at 2:12 AM
Just… go away, Huckabee.
Pleeeeeeeeease.
Jockolantern on February 23, 2008 at 4:07 AM
You would think they would be more offended that he IS one rather than the fact that you CALLED him one.
I’m just saying.
EJDolbow on February 24, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Apology accepted, buffalo breath. I was a little put off, frankly, for Huck is clearly a douchebag.
Jaibones on March 28, 2008 at 11:12 PM
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