Huckabee: I wish I could have gotten an easy ride to national prominence like Sarah Palin
posted at 5:27 pm on November 19, 2008 by Allahpundit
He’s not saying it critically, mind you. Since when has Huck ever been critical of a rival, overtly or otherwise?
Huckabee had some interesting observations about Sarah Palin, a potential 2012 opponent, suggesting that she didn’t earn her spurs and was more appealing to the base of the party because she hadn’t been scrutinized in the primary.
“What John McCain did for her was to give her the capacity to sort of leapfrog over the process and get right to the center stage,” he said of the GOP’s vice presidential nominee.
Unlike those, he added, who had competed in the Republican primary.
“She didn’t have to get bloodied like us. Few people on that stage didn’t get bloodied.”
He did allow, though, that she did get bloodied — “but not by the people Republicans care about, you guys.”
Fearing that this lament might sound a tad resentful, he went on to stress that he was merely envious, nothing more. Oh, and he also reminded McCain that he blew the race by not opposing the bailout and probably would have lost the nomination to Huck himself if so many state primaries hadn’t been winner take all.
Exit admission: The only thing keeping me blogging through this long, long winter of conservative discontent is the dream of a Huck/Palin death match in 2011 to determine who the one true “Christian leader” is. Followed, of course, by 15 Kathleen Parker columns proclaiming the end of conservatism, and then 15 more describing the resulting hate mail. (Just kidding. She’ll have renounced the right long before then.)
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I definitely think Mitt would have had a far better shot than the guy who claimed god made his polls rise.
MadisonConservative on November 20, 2008 at 12:43 AM
Yeah, I wonder what made God change his mind?
(pssst…see Luke 14:11, Huckfans)
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 12:46 AM
America is in a mess of her own making.
Denial of Christianity is a denial of Conservatism
thats why they call it the “protestant work ethic”
Hard work spotlights the character of people:
some turn up their sleeves,
some turn up their noses and
some don’t turn up at all.
- Sam Ewing
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 12:46 AM
On a lighter note, Sarah Palin discusses the origination of “the Barracuda” to ESPN.
hockey2k5 on November 20, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Now we just need right4life and the Three Stooges will be together once again, providing comic relief by presenting the cartoon characters of the Fun-duh-men-tull Trio! Listen as they scorn you for being sinners, decry all religions other than their own, and lay out the timeline for the Rapture, the Second Coming, and the rounding up of straight people for the trip to the gay-operated FEMA death camps!
Tune in every night on MSNBC, so you can see that Rosie O’Donnell was right all along!
MadisonConservative on November 20, 2008 at 12:46 AM
If Huck were to become a liberal I would not support him. If he suddenly supported abortion or gay marriage. I would not support him. I support my principles and not a man.
apacalyps on November 20, 2008 at 12:46 AM
MadisonConservative on November 20, 2008 at 12:46 AM
It wouldn’t be complete without RedPill. I think he’s currently preparing to attend Huck’s inauguration.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 12:48 AM
Have you ever called Mike a fake/phony/false Christian?
apacalyps on November 20, 2008 at 12:48 AM
Yes. Because of that, she’s still relatively fresh and exciting, and left the party wanting more. She didn’t EARN the top seed, but she didn’t blow it when she was thrust into that position.
Mitt was my preference in 2008, and if he runs again I’ll strongly consider him. Like Palin he’s got some refining to do, but I think he’d be a great choice.
Yep – 2012 is a long time away. Time enough for the new crop to show us what they’re capable of.
sulla on November 20, 2008 at 12:49 AM
apacalyps on November 20, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Good thing for you he’s only ran in Arkansas and in a Republican primary, where its easier to get elected with those positions than without them. You might have to take a hard look at reality otherwise.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 12:49 AM
I’ve called him a phony and a bad example of a Christian, but not a false Christian. I don’t know his heart.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 12:50 AM
Sarah Palin/Ann Coulter 2012
even if we lost, we’d win more by losing just trying!!!
LOL
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 12:50 AM
hey anybody notice ont he right side of your screen that huck and Malkin are both representatives for Conservatism.
Verrrry interestinkt.
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 12:52 AM
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 12:50 AM
It would be worth it just to see Ann debate Biden.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 12:52 AM
A phony what? Christian? Context is important. Have you ever accused him of using his faith as a political ploy?
apacalyps on November 20, 2008 at 12:53 AM
Coulter and Biden–wow!
Actually, Coulter and anybody on the left—wow!
And most Americans would agree with Ann methinks.
All but the media
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 12:54 AM
“Phony” is a noun as well as an adjective, you buffoon.
MadisonConservative on November 20, 2008 at 12:55 AM
Not a phony Christian, a phony politician. He used his religion as a wedge issue in the primary, but that doesn’t mean his faith isn’t sincere in his heart. I have no way to know that.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 12:55 AM
Maybe Rush will finally run
nah…too smart for that
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 12:55 AM
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 12:55 AM
The BIG money isn’t in being president. Huck is learning that and I think we may not see him run again.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 12:57 AM
Arguing with apacalypse is like boxing a pre-recorded hologram. I could do his responses in my sleep.
Tomorrow, I’m playing apacalypse.
sulla on November 20, 2008 at 12:59 AM
I understand people like Huckabee-they have a big ego and want to be the center of attention. But why can’t people like Huckabee take their resentment out on the Democrats and Obama and leave patriots like Sarah alone. Hasn’t the media done enough to discredit Sarah? Sarah will survive, but as for you Huck I have a piece of advice; start talking up policy-leave Republican personalities out of your conversation to at least 2010.
technopeasant on November 20, 2008 at 12:59 AM
Wiki was mentioned as ONE EXAMPLE for references to huck’s nastiness and pettiness. And huck’s Wiki page includes links to many first-hand sources to back up various info regarding him.
Did you read the article about the shootings and huck’s writing of the book and keeping all the money for himself?! If you can not see huck’s disgusting side from that incident, I feel sad for you.
Shelby on November 20, 2008 at 1:00 AM
sulla on November 20, 2008 at 12:59 AM
I know, I read Hotair for a long time before I registered a couple open registrations ago. I just wanted my turn. Ha.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:00 AM
Sometimes I get the strangest feeling that one of these days Olaf is going to surprise us all by revealing that he is really Christopher Hitchens just pulling all our collective legs all this time.
MB4 on November 20, 2008 at 1:01 AM
MB4 on November 20, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Don’t Mormons believe Olaf and Hitchens are brothers?
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:03 AM
If Mike Huckabee was the GOP nominee, some of the shullbit Kathleen Parker wrote would actually be true.
Would he have beaten Obama? I doubt it. IMHO, there are two types of people: Those who see in Huck a genial, polite, sympathetic Christian who is the antithesis of gutter politics, and the rest of us, who see right through him.
L.N. Smithee on November 20, 2008 at 1:04 AM
L.N. Smithee on November 20, 2008 at 1:04 AM
Seconded.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:04 AM
LOL ! Great analogy! CNN’s holograms are pretty cool.
Shelby on November 20, 2008 at 1:05 AM
Close. Sisters.
MB4 on November 20, 2008 at 1:06 AM
Thirded.
p.s. Is that a word?
Shelby on November 20, 2008 at 1:08 AM
I know no one is going to read this as there are now over 20 million responses to this posting, but it always struck me as funny that Mike Huckabee was always pushing the FLAT TAX. I mean if it’s so great, why didn’t he implement it in Arkansas. Governors have the type of bully pulpit to get it done, and it is the type of thing that would need to be successful at a state level (for several states) before American’s would try it natioanally.
And then, when Huckabee’s book came out, I wondered why it wasn’t idea focused and instead talks about him getting his feelings hurt by Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson, and about how fun it was to make a commercial with Chuck Norris. Then I remembered this quote by Eleanor Roosevelt:
joncoltonis on November 20, 2008 at 1:08 AM
MB4 on November 20, 2008 at 1:06 AM
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence?
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:10 AM
Right, you say Mike Huckabee is a phony. You said, “Mitt wasn’t running for “Christian Leader,” implying that Mike was (which wasn’t true). Yet, you ignore the fact that Mitt Romney when asked by the media stated that he is a Christian and as I clearly pointed out Mormons are NOT Christians. There are very basic truths that these two religions believe in that are not shared by each other. Never would I insist Islam and Christianity are the same, in the same manner. But, Romney, he does that. It’s sickening. It angers me greatly. The entire character of God is changed by the LDS Church. And YOU have the audacity to argue that Mike Huckabee is the phony using his religion to garner votes. I’m sorry, but that is downright unfair.
apacalyps on November 20, 2008 at 1:10 AM
How many Olaf’s does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Three.
One to hold the ladder to keep any Mormons from kicking it over. One to paint Mike Huckabee’s image on the light bulb. One to screw in the light bulb.
MB4 on November 20, 2008 at 1:11 AM
I see now….Hot Air is only for Huck haters
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 1:12 AM
“Say goodnight to the Huckabee saboteurs, Gracie.”
Goodnight.
apacalyps on November 20, 2008 at 1:14 AM
MB4 on November 20, 2008 at 1:14 AM
apacalyps on November 20, 2008 at 1:10 AM
Unlike you, I understand that Romney is a dictionary Christian, not a Biblical one. This has nothing to do with salvation and everything to do with him not lying when he said that. Mike Huckabee had the gaul to use his religion to garner votes and make people like yourself suspicious of his opponent, I didn’t force him to do that. Sadly, enough people bought into it long enough to kneecap the better candidate and leave us with McCain, who Huck was used by to help eliminate Romney, because Huck wasn’t strong enough to overcome McCain alone.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:16 AM
MB4 on November 20, 2008 at 1:14 AM
You rock.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:16 AM
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 1:12 AM
No, the Huck haters just have a blast debating the Huck lovers. We’re all welcome at Hotair.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:17 AM
Arkansas is a small state and Little Rock is a tiny town. Everyone knows everyone here.
I’m not going to identify my employer, but I’ve worked in an office on the State Capitol Grounds for decades. The gossip underground sees all and tells all, and if someone in government does something “petty and nasty” everyone knows about it by noon the next day. Finding out who is petty and nasty is an important survival skill for career state employees.
Although he was well known for favoring his personal friends with appointments without regard to ability, and his behavior sometimes revealed a touch of paranoia (he had a secret “escape hatch” from his office),I’ve never heard anyone complain about Huckabee being unfair or vindictive. I’ve spoken to him several times, and he came across as genuine and decent to me. I don’t claim him as a buddy or homeboy, but I trust my assessment of him and his reputation over anything posted in Wikipedia or printed in the LA Times.
My two cents. Now, back to the sectarian bloodletting, everyone!
Venusian Visitor on November 20, 2008 at 1:17 AM
If that’s what you see, you’re a sad, myopic little person.
MadisonConservative on November 20, 2008 at 1:20 AM
Venusian Visitor on November 20, 2008 at 1:17 AM
What were the “Shi’ite Republicans” opinions on the matter?
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:20 AM
apacalyps on November 20, 2008 at 1:10 AM
You’ll realize you’re full of it five seconds after this video starts.
L.N. Smithee on November 20, 2008 at 1:21 AM
I’m very, very, very late to this discussion (and up way past my bedtime)…
…but why do so many people conveniently forget that Gov. Palin HAS been bloodied?
She ran against the corrupt political machine OF HER OWN PARTY!!
She’s no neophyte magically elevated to prominence.
She’s a tough, shrewd and, yes, experienced politician who fought her way to a near 90% approval rating.
Religious_Zealot on November 20, 2008 at 1:23 AM
SaintOlaf on November 20, 2008 at 1:24 AM
Good point Count, but trying to use logic against bigotry is like trying to put a chemical fire with with water. It just ain’t gonna work.
Apacalyps would do well to realize that to many Catholics, a Baptist, Lutheran and Evangelical would not have the right to call themselves a Christian either, according to the Catholic definition. And in Italy, the words Catholic and Christian are interchangeable, whereas the words Baptist and Christian are not.
joncoltonis on November 20, 2008 at 1:25 AM
SaintOlaf on November 20, 2008 at 1:24 AM
Yet here you sit, posting away freely.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:25 AM
Aren’t you dissenting by posting that?
Or are you just fearing that noise is the Pink Helicopters?
MadisonConservative on November 20, 2008 at 1:28 AM
i love how so called “Christians” feel fine passing judgment on other religions that they dont agree with. Mormons are Christians whether you agree with them or not.
Conservator23 on November 20, 2008 at 1:32 AM
One dissenting post and you will have five or ten slanderous personal attacks immediately leveled at you.
Yes, the same RINO Neo-Cons who have destroyed the republican party are still hard at work here.
SaintOlaf on November 20, 2008 at 1:34 AM
No, they do not believe in the Holy Trinity. They are a different religion.
Ask the elders of the mormon church, they will tell you the same thing.
SaintOlaf on November 20, 2008 at 1:37 AM
yes Olaf give us the squirrel looking populist nanny stater as our nominee is 2012…a guy who didnt make it out of the primary yet u call Jindal and Santorum losers…. very consistent.
Conservator23 on November 20, 2008 at 1:37 AM
SaintOlaf on November 20, 2008 at 1:34 AM
I knew you guys were RINOs, but Neo-Cons?
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:37 AM
I believe their church is called…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
any Mormon will tell you that they are Christians…who are you to say otherwise?
Conservator23 on November 20, 2008 at 1:39 AM
Conservator23 on November 20, 2008 at 1:39 AM
You are in for a long night. Olaf considers himself the final arbiter of not only who can call themselves a Christian, but who Christians are allowed to vote for.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:43 AM
Ssad, myopic little MadisonConservative
My point is proven already—you didnt need to confirm it anymore.
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 1:46 AM
lol im not even Mormon…but i respect their religion and have found all the Mormons i have met to be good decent people…something i cant say for my religion…Catholicism.
Conservator23 on November 20, 2008 at 1:46 AM
Mormons will also tell you they are not Christians in the same sense as Evangelical Christians…so THEY say otherwise.
Apparently you don’t know any?
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 1:47 AM
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 1:46 AM
Nobody is allowed to disagree with you, or its proof that no dissent is allowed? Or is it that someone isn’t allowed to criticize you (which I haven’t done but he did) if you support Huckabee, but its OK that I was called a hypocrite and a slanderer for opposing Huckabee.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:48 AM
well enought to know this
ask ‘em and see
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 1:48 AM
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 1:47 AM
Romney never said he was an Evangelical Christian.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:49 AM
Preachers and profits:
Keep one hand on the Bible, one hand on your wallet, and one eye on the preacher.
How’s that for faith?!
Limerick on November 20, 2008 at 1:49 AM
gee all i know is i go to their official site and click 1 link and ohhh i find…
“Mormons worship Jesus Christ”
“Mormons are Christians”
religious bigotry goes both ways…
Conservator23 on November 20, 2008 at 1:49 AM
Get in line. Everybody wants a shot at the title.
apacalyps on November 20, 2008 at 1:50 AM
you are right about the bigotry
I never said Romney did BTW that wasn’t my point
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 1:51 AM
apacalyps on November 20, 2008 at 1:50 AM
Oh I don’t want THAT title. I just enjoy taking part in humorous discussions.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:51 AM
The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge
to cross and which to burn. — David Russell
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 1:52 AM
Huck’s new book and current attacks on Romney are yet another example of Huck’s petty nature.
Shelby on November 20, 2008 at 1:52 AM
Yawning, with stretching of the arms… goodnight.
apacalyps on November 20, 2008 at 1:52 AM
(On a Tombstone)
It is so soon that
I am done for,
I wonder what I
was begun for.
Stop stranger as you pass by
As you are now so once was I
As I am now so will you be
So be prepared to follow me.
someone scribbled beneath it
“To follow you I’m not content
..until I know WHICH WAH YOU WENT”
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 1:53 AM
Time for me to hit that dusty trail as well. Goodnight and thanks for the discussion everyone.
thecountofincognito on November 20, 2008 at 1:56 AM
I ask anyone who claims that Mormons state they are not Christians to please click the link below and watch the “Mormons are Christians” video…which seems like its made for some “Christians” in here…again I am Catholic…but i do not judge someone elses religion just because i am not familiar with it and I have misinformation about it.
Conservator23 on November 20, 2008 at 1:58 AM
Mormons Are Christians”
Conservator23 on November 20, 2008 at 1:59 AM
Mormons I know often separate themselves from Christianity (for example, “Christians have it all wrong. We believe XYZ.”). Then at other times, they claim that they are Christians too.
There are obvious differences between Mormons and trinitarian Christians.
they want to be called christians, but they cannot date christians so that says alot.
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 2:02 AM
Historically, only until recently have Mormons wanted to be called Christians, preferring not to be included with Christian denominations, which Joseph Smith said were, “all wrong … all their creeds were an admonition in his sight, and that those professors (Christians) were all corrupt” (Pearl of Great Price, Joseph Smith, 2:18-19).
Mormons have preferred to be called “saints”; however, in the recent years the LDS church has spent millions in an intense “PR” campaign aimed at moving the church into the mainstream of Christianity. The political and economic benefits of Mormons being included in the mainstream of Christianity are obvious. Further, for Mormons to be accepted as traditional Christians would greatly aid in proselytizing the members of Christian denominations into the LDS church. This is why the LDS church is trying so hard to present itself as Christian and is trying to overcome the stigma of being a cult.
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 2:03 AM
If only everyone could be as fair and sensible as you are!
Shelby on November 20, 2008 at 2:04 AM
Joseph Smith taught that God himself was once as we are now and is an exalted man and sits on the enthroned in yonder heavens. They hold to a plurality of gods. As man is, God once was. As God is, man may become. In Christianity, Jesus is the self existent Creator of all things. In Mormonism, He is the spirit brother of Lucifer who was conceived in heaven by a celestial mother and then came in flesh as a result of the Father having sex with the Virgin Mary.
BIG difference
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 2:04 AM
I only point this out because it is so, not to prove anything other than that…..this has nothing to do with whether we should or shouldn’t vote for Romney or any Mormon
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 2:05 AM
I hate him.
melda on November 20, 2008 at 2:17 AM
Huckabee, just so it’s clear.
melda on November 20, 2008 at 2:18 AM
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 2:05 AM
So do you want to keep the Lord Jesus Christ all to yourself? I get the impression you think you can accomplish that by claiming that others can’t call themselves Christians unless the meet your definition.
It almost sounds like a child say “mine, all mine”
UT Cowboy on November 20, 2008 at 2:21 AM
Not at all.
John 3:16
He is for the whole world, remember?
I was just clearing up the confusion on the issue, that’s all.
John The Baptist on November 20, 2008 at 2:26 AM
He is for the whole world, remember?
Yes, he is.
UT Cowboy on November 20, 2008 at 2:30 AM
I had a few friends/family members that had problems with Romney because of his mormonism. To be honest, I have my problems with mormonism too, mainly the book of mormon. But that has nothing to do with politics. My problems with mormonism are my own, and only between me, mormons, and God. He is the judge of a man’s spiritual condition and the choices they made in life, not me.
As far as the election goes, I was trying to elect a president, not a pastor.
Romney supports more of my values than Obama, or even Mcain. And in my opinion, that makes him viable for my vote, mormon or not.
In my opinion a devout mormon (even considering my problems with the mormon faith) is a better christian than one that supports all facets of abortion and attends church services that spew more anti-white, God d*mn america, hate-filled bile than black panther and kkk rallies put together. Seriously, if someone is going to be accused of christian charades, perhaps the first stop should be the hate-filled pastor of trinity.
But back on track. Christians don’t own the Republican party, neither do non-christians. It is a party of conservatives (in theory anyway), and those that support both conservative principles and policies. Romney support my values, values we call christian values. My confidence in him needed to be that he would defend my values from self sanctified liberals declaring a judical and legislative jihad on what I hold dear. Romney would not have been my first pick, and wasn’t. But he was my third.
Right behind Tancredo, then Fred.
Bo on November 20, 2008 at 2:42 AM
Huck is still a bigot.
Good nite all.
cjs1943 on November 20, 2008 at 3:10 AM
Couldn’t have said it better myself. I wouldn’t label Mormons as Christians, but even so, some seem to be better “Christians” than others such as Obama.
YoungAmerican on November 20, 2008 at 3:46 AM
That’s all you got?! That huck deserved to keep the money???!!! I thought Christians were supposed to be giving and caring especially with those who are suffering and grieving after a horrible tragedy???!!! And especially considering that huck has been a minister (and still preaches to this day)!!!!
Yeah, he deserved that blood money alright! Should we be surprised by this? No, it fits right in with his pattern of being a taker.
Oh, and what would John The Baptist have done in a similar situation?! You and Huckie–peas in a pod!
Shelby on November 20, 2008 at 3:46 AM
Good night everyone.
sulla on November 20, 2008 at 3:47 AM
I couldn’t agree more, Bo!
Shelby on November 20, 2008 at 3:57 AM
Huckster isn’t the smartest political thinker on Planet Bob. He’s setting himself up for a serious, and coordinated “come-uppance” by multiple parties.
By saying nothing positive about anyone (except Chuck Norris) … he’s assured that he will be a target of all sides.
And deservedly so.
Strangely … he may single handedly unite the Republican Party – against him. :D
HondaV65 on November 20, 2008 at 4:06 AM
Oh well, who the hell knows how Palin would have done in the primaries? I think she would have looked pretty good up there next to all those old white guys.
But as for the bail out, I think that it would have been even worse to refuse to support the bail out. People voted for the guy who did support it and they would just have assumed that the Republican was not supporting it because he does not care about the suffering masses. They would not have seen it as fiscal responsibility. I understand what Huck is saying here, but people were scared and they expected to hear more than NO.
Terrye on November 20, 2008 at 4:44 AM
I also agree, even though that is a hard sell to folks who are uncomfortable with his position switching. (Which I view as a circumstance of being elected in MA)
BUT, I don’t think that many of the more centrist folks would have voted for him. Not so much because they have an issue with voting for someone who isn’t a christian, many of them voted for BO, who I don’t believe is truly a christian, as evidenced by several of the positions he holds, particularly on abortion and Israel. No, it is because they have a mental picture of young people showing up at their door, trying to tell them about Mormons.
I suspect that a Jehovahs witness would have an equally difficult time, even though their beliefs are even stranger than the Mormon beliefs.
In essence, it is a form of bigotry, but one that I believe is personalized by the behavior of Mormons.
Marine_Bio on November 20, 2008 at 6:43 AM
When will this guy go back to Arkansas? His show on FOX is hokey and sooooo BAD. Huckabee gives me the creeps!
purgatory on November 20, 2008 at 7:02 AM
The mans a moron and a jerk. He’s no leader, he would NEVER get my vote. He’s a phoney and a fool. I’m sick of him as the face of ANY real Conservative movement. He turns a Conservative off, like me, how could he win anything? Geez.
Mark Garnett on November 20, 2008 at 7:32 AM
Wow, he gives Christians a bad name.
I really can’t stand him.
ctmom on November 20, 2008 at 7:36 AM
Huck is entertaining – Palin is inspiring.
Whether it is fair or not, Huckabee’s son and that dog issue are toxic.
There were a number of interesting candidates for me this past cycle. Mitt, Fred, Rudy, hell even crazy ROn Paul rates ahead of Huckabee in my book.
Palin and Jindal would also crush him.
Personally I got a fever and the only cure is more Sarah Palin.
Mr Purple on November 20, 2008 at 8:11 AM
The way to leapfrog is to have a personality, have some class, have some conservative ideas…the Republican party ain’t a “union” any longer.
You don’t “pay dues”, you pay attention to the voters…and the reason she wasn’t “bloodied” by her kind, is because we supported her.
But no one, in recent political history, took the hits she did and maintain her “coolness”…must be an Alaskan thing.
Huck here is some news…You are why You lost.
right2bright on November 20, 2008 at 8:21 AM
Mike Huckabee,
You aren’t cute, nice, smart or politically desirable.
And I hate your religious bigotry. You can explain your intolerance anyway you wish, but you are still a bigot.
Have a nice day.
Noelie on November 20, 2008 at 8:35 AM
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