Huckabee at CPAC: We need “competent conservatism”
posted at 9:31 pm on February 26, 2009 by Allahpundit
Parts two, three, and four of today’s stemwinder to the faithful in D.C. Where’s part one, you say? Good question. This comes from Huck’s PAC YouTube account and part one is nowhere to be found. Pity, too, because he evidently went off on McCain over TARP and Obama over everything else (“The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics may be dead, but the Union of American Socialist Republics is being born.”). If anyone can find the video of that, please e-mail us.
If you only have the patience for one clip, watch the middle one. I confess, I perked up at the mention of “strong, defensible borders.” Exit question: I know you guys hate him, but come on. Tell me he wouldn’t have rocked that rebuttal speech to Obama if they’d given it to him instead of Jindal.
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Romney 2012.
nickj116 on February 26, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Does this mean Huck’s going to drop his support for entitlement programs?
stonemeister on February 26, 2009 at 9:36 PM
I still don’t think I’ll ever get passed, “I raised hope.”
Pasalubong on February 26, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Worry about 2010 before worrying about 2012.
Marcus on February 26, 2009 at 9:37 PM
“Does this mean Huck’s going to drop his support for entitlement programs?”
i’ll believe it when i see it …
Buckaroo on February 26, 2009 at 9:37 PM
“Marcus on February 26, 2009 at 9:37 PM”
AMEN BRADDAH!!
/lookin’ at you, m. steele …
Buckaroo on February 26, 2009 at 9:38 PM
I’d like to competent his conservatism.
Gina on February 26, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Did he play Free Bird?
Mark1971 on February 26, 2009 at 9:40 PM
We need less of you, Governor.
OOOOOOHHHHHHH.
Scandalous.
malan89 on February 26, 2009 at 9:41 PM
I despise Huck, but he is a good speaker. I looked at him very seriously after a fantastic performance in one of the early primary debates because of how well he presents himself. If he hadn’t proved himself to be such an insincere, underhanded, faux-innocent slimeball in his campaigning, I’d have liked him a lot.
aero on February 26, 2009 at 9:41 PM
LOL! So would have Gov. Palin but I thought you weren’t a big fan of her either. HOPE AND CHANGE!
terryannonline on February 26, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Huck’s weakness on crime and raising of taxes is what spoiled me on him.
Hog Wild on February 26, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Quite so.
This speech is enjoyable. I don’t like the phrase “competent conservatism” – too close to Bush’s CC, but he has a valid point with it.
Spirit of 1776 on February 26, 2009 at 9:42 PM
If only he didn’t think the Constitution is a living document, support college tuition for illegal aliens, support smoking bans, call anti-amnesty politician un-Christian….what was I saying?
amerpundit on February 26, 2009 at 9:43 PM
No, not hate, just a feeling that he is not “the one” who can do the job.
Jindal/Palin
Zorro on February 26, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Huckabee has the “charisma” to lead the Republican party out of the wildness, just too bad he is a crook and a bigot.
MB4 on February 26, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Second look at Bob Dole!
Purple Fury on February 26, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Didn’t Huck and McCain work together to defeat Mitt in a primary not so long ago………….?
………….. yeah, we remember that Huck.
The only reason you have a show on FOX is that you’re Democrat Light.
…….. Your actions will always speak louder than your words.
Seven Percent Solution on February 26, 2009 at 9:48 PM
You know, Allah is just putting chum in the water for the sharks and I’ve been having to take more shots of Jager to quell the anger.
Hate is a strong word and that does not come close to what I feel about Huckabee. He delivered us a dead candidate for the republican presidential ticket. Now, you can’t watch Fox News without seeing him blathering on about conservative values. Besides being a former pastor, he has no values that I would consider conservative. And as far as being a Christian, blah, look what he did to Mitt.
I wish he would just go back to Arkansas and start dating Bubba’s sloppy seconds. I’ve had enough!
STFU you pompous, overrated ass!
HornetSting on February 26, 2009 at 9:48 PM
He’s a great speaker, lets get that out in the open. But he does things that really get under my skin. A show on Fox News is where he belongs.
And his rebuttal would have been better delivered.
AbaddonsReign on February 26, 2009 at 9:49 PM
On Drudge now: Huckabee disqualifies himself.
BPD on February 26, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Yes, he would have given a good rebuttal speech, but then I think Jindal would have if he’d been allowed to just refute extemporaneously and not deliver something canned.
INC on February 26, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Im sorry, but you made me laugh out loud with the statement “you all know Huckabee would have rocked the GOP response.” Oh yeah, Huckabee oozes charisma doesnt he? He would have been great giving the response, I mean he could have reused that set from the commercial he did that had the floating cross, I mean window, in it, that would have been so inspiring! Please, the guy makes my skin crawl, Romney 2012.
nswider on February 26, 2009 at 9:54 PM
No.
Fred! 2012!
MadisonConservative on February 26, 2009 at 9:55 PM
I concur.
MadisonConservative on February 26, 2009 at 9:56 PM
It was a good speech until he went into the lame “vertical politics” stump.
jencab on February 26, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Maybe they were referring to his band?
BPD on February 26, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Where Huckabee and I part ways is the the fact is that gays and lesbians are human beings deserving of acceptance.
SC.Charlie on February 26, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Correct. Which rules out Huckabee.
Bartrams Garden on February 26, 2009 at 9:58 PM
h.a. grade a comment bait red meat — any saracuda thread
grade b — any schmuck thread …
Buckaroo on February 26, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Son, I say I say that bait’s made of red meat.
- The Cat
MirCat on February 26, 2009 at 9:59 PM
I don’t hate Huckabee at all. My “problem” with him has been that I don’t believe a national candidate should run on their religion. A strong Christian myself, I don’t have a problem with Huckabee being a Christian – in fact I like it because he’s ideals are close to mine in many cases – but I felt Huckabee worn his religion on his sleeve. Live it yes, but talking about it in politics or expecting everyone else to live it is just wrong.
katablog.com on February 26, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Yes, he would have rocked, but he also had an audience, right?
Just what the GOP needs. Another so-called conservative redefining conservativism … NOT!
DannoJyd on February 26, 2009 at 10:00 PM
huckabee has no chance, if only because he could remind people of bush
Chiasmos on February 26, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Palin 2012. A real American who made it without a silver spoon in her mouth, a real American with honest conservative values.
DannoJyd on February 26, 2009 at 10:04 PM
I’m a Christian and I don’t think modern America would ever elect a former pastor as President. All the opposition has to do say: He’s a former pastor, we need keep church and state so don’t vote for my opposition. And that’s it, they are done.
terryannonline on February 26, 2009 at 10:05 PM
I personally don’t “hate” Huckabee. I don’t even “hate” Obama. But something isn’t right with Huckabee. Just a gut-feeling I have. Plus he was too much of a populist during the primaries.
But I agree he would have done well with a SOTU rebuttal.
If America had more than two ossified parties, Huckabee would have a shot, otherwise, no.
Montana on February 26, 2009 at 10:05 PM
If you could combine Huckabee’s political talent with Rommey’s profile, you would have a politician better than Reagan.
RedSoxNation on February 26, 2009 at 10:06 PM
HokeybeeRomneyJindal/Malkin 2012!Gatordoug on February 26, 2009 at 10:06 PM
I don’t “hate”, and he’s a great speaker. It’s the amnesty thing that killed it for me.
SouthernGent on February 26, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Can we leave Huck behind in the warehouse?
the48car on February 26, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Oh God….
Caper29 on February 26, 2009 at 10:07 PM
That’s how far down the crap hole we’ve already gone, Mr. I love taxes populist Preacher doesn’t sound so bad.
Speakup on February 26, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Palin 2012. A real American who made it without a silver spoon in her mouth, a real American with honest conservative values.
DannoJyd on February 26, 2009 at 10:04 PM
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I second that!
shomegirl on February 26, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Excellent point! Truth wins everytime! And that’s the truth! See, we can agree on things.
apacalyps on February 26, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Bunch of haters. I like Huck. No I don’t agree with him on some stuff but I don’t agree with anybody on everything. Hell I disagree with my little old mother on more topics than I do with Huckabee. I think Huck is a decent guy. He has a good heart. He wouldn’t be my first choice for POTUS but given the choice between Obama’s policies and Huck’s I’ll take Hucks thank you very much.
Bunch of cannibals here tonight.
Guardian on February 26, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Nothing personal against Huck. But, he is, to me a phony self-promoter, and an embarassment to Conservatism!
Gatordoug on February 26, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Cannibals, like sharks have to go on occasional feeding frenzy’s. Especially, when there is so much blood in the water after 5 weeks of Obama rule.
shomegirl on February 26, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Huckafurball….lazy-eyed turd hired and paid for by Soros to ensure McLame got the nod instead of Romney. Murdoch was bought-off, as such hired this skidmark to be the voice of nuanced conservatives, sadly he makes Geraldo acceptable.
Gouge my eyeballs out with a spoon!
dmann on February 26, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Huckabee is the man when it comes to just laying it out there.
apacalyps on February 26, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Eat me.
MadisonConservative on February 26, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Alright! Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. I completely agree. We need more people like you around here.
apacalyps on February 26, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Huck is good at pandering to whatever crowd is in front of him? Wow! shocker!
aikidoka on February 26, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Hukabee will get shredded like a head of cabbage in front of a lawn mower if he runs in 2012.
So let the moderate, ego maniac run and fall on his face.
RadioFreeUSA on February 26, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Whether it’s a Jindahl, Palin, or Huckabee thread, I can’t help but think that the posts sound too much like we are always mincing and dicing ideal qualities we want to see in our “dream candidate”.
What’s spooky about that is I suspect that the Dems did the same thing. . . and voila, they created Obama in all his glory. (It’s ALIVE!!) A perfectly contrived, manufactured candidate with no soul, no personality, no history.
DrStock on February 26, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Compared to Obama,,, Huck is a saint,,, but not the saint we need.
JellyToast on February 26, 2009 at 10:25 PM
It’s true. They are disgusting. Many of them, disgusting, evil voters!
apacalyps on February 26, 2009 at 10:27 PM
With regard to Huck posts, you really need to add “aspirin warning” like the ocasionally needed “content warning.”
silverfox on February 26, 2009 at 10:27 PM
They’re creepy and they’re greedy,
Mormon thumping and spooky,
They’re all together sicky,
The Huckabee Family
Their back yard is a dead dog museum
Where people come to see ‘em
They really will a scream
The Huckabee Family
(They’re not Neat)
(They’re not Sweet)
(And they’re sure not Petite!!!)
So get a gift givers shawl on
A collection plate you can bring contributions on
We’re gonna pay a call on
The Huckabee Family
MB4 on February 26, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Sure he would have, but I don’t believe his reformation is sincere. His political career is in remission but he still has political aspirations. However, if he’s consistent over the next four years he’ll probably have a shot because American’s persist with their short political memories, even many here at HA.
FloatingRock on February 26, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Incoming. “hold fire”
apacalyps on February 26, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Yup. Us disgusting, not-of-your-church voters. I bet you miss Olaf.
MadisonConservative on February 26, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Eh,I’d vastly prefer him to Obama right now.
Priscilla on February 26, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Quick choose between Romney and Obama!
I know, its a tough choice but it can be done.
Like Barack? Send Huck a love letter.
Speakup on February 26, 2009 at 10:37 PM
I don’t know what you people’s problem with Huckabee is. Need I remind you that Ronald Reagan also RAISED taxes when he was the governor of California in 1967…by a $BILLION$ dollars? What set him apart prior to his presidency was his ability to COMMUNICATE conservative principles and ideas.
If you have a beef with Huck, I suggest you read his book. If you remember, he issued this challenge to Ann Coulter a short while ago, and I haven’t heard her utter a negative peep about him since. If you don’t feel like buying his book, just read the first three chapters in the bookstore.
http://poorrichardsnews.com
poorrichardsnews on February 26, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Hucklebuck is the Jimmy Swaggart of the Republican Party.
Percy_Peabody on February 26, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Sure, assuming you don’t mind that the lure is made out of plastic.
FloatingRock on February 26, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Where Huck and I part ways is when he throws other conservatives under his bus, in an effort to make himself look appealing.
F15Mech on February 26, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Like some televangelists are very good at convincing susceptible people to give them their money, Huckabee is very good at getting their votes.
FloatingRock on February 26, 2009 at 10:44 PM
…Their skills are equivalent.
FloatingRock on February 26, 2009 at 10:45 PM
I don’t know what you people’s problem with Huckabee is. Need I remind you that Ronald Reagan also RAISED taxes when he was the governor of California in 1967…by a $BILLION$ dollars? What set him apart prior to his presidency was his ability to COMMUNICATE conservative principles and ideas.
If you have a beef with Huck, I suggest you read his book. If you remember, he issued this challenge to Ann Coulter a short while ago, and I haven’t heard her utter a negative peep about him since. If you don’t feel like buying his book, just read the first three chapters in the bookstore.
http://poorrichardsnews.com
poorrichardsnews on February 26, 2009 at 10:38 PM
I knew Ronald Reagan. Mike Huckabee is no Ronald Reagan. He is a liar and a jerk. If he is the nominee in 2012 I sit at home.
Make no doubt about it the animosity I have towards him is very deep and will not be resolved.
Jdripper on February 26, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Well, don’t hold it against him, he might actually agree with you.
I don’t, but he might.
FloatingRock on February 26, 2009 at 10:48 PM
All Huck has to do for competent conservatism is go back to Arkansas and never come out in to the public spotlight again.
JeffB. on February 26, 2009 at 10:48 PM
They’re not entitlement programs, silly. It’s “compassionate Conservatism”. Totally different….cause Jesus would do it….
ashofpompeii on February 26, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Which iteration of Huckabee is reflected in his book? There’s been at least three in the past year alone.
FloatingRock on February 26, 2009 at 10:50 PM
mike huckabee was once a preacher in my town and he said he was “called”. i guess he was then “called” to run for governor during which time he all but destroyed the educational system in the state of arkansas. then i guess he was “called” to the national stage. he is nothing but a showman and a phony. he started his posturing the minute the election was over. criticized palin and mccain. trying to distinguish himself from everyone else on the right.
we all see through you, buddy. come back to texarkana. we all know your routine.
sandlin71 on February 26, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Ding Ding Ding! You nailed it!
Gatordoug on February 26, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Actually, that’s exactly how a lot of us feel about Huckabee. We think he’s a fraud; a faker. That’s why he’s often called “Huckster”.
FloatingRock on February 26, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Romney/JIndal ’12 and ’16
iamse7en on February 26, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Huckabigot is just that…an unmitigated bigot. He split the primary vote and gave us McShamnesty which in turn gave us ChimpyOThadeus.
csdeven on February 26, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Ron Paul/Huckabee 2012
(or Huckabee/Buchanan)
The Dean on February 26, 2009 at 11:05 PM
What a tool.
We HAD a competent conservative. His name is Mitt Romney. And Mike Huckabee and his gang of bigots destroyed him, and left us with John McCain.
rockmom on February 26, 2009 at 11:05 PM
-1
FloatingRock on February 26, 2009 at 11:06 PM
I’m not a Huckster fan but that was a good speech.
Mojave Mark on February 26, 2009 at 11:09 PM
An honest man, whatever else one may think of him, and a dishonest man, whatever else one may think of him. I guess that would be a morally balanced ticket.
MB4 on February 26, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Would you like a thousand points of light to go with that competent conservatism? *yawn*
ddrintn on February 26, 2009 at 11:16 PM
MB4 on February 26, 2009 at 11:18 PM
-2
and there is nothing ‘honest’ about Ron Paul
jp on February 26, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Ron Paul is a nut!
Gatordoug on February 26, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Huckabee and Palin both have that special “It” factor as far as appealing to a wide range of people.
They pass the “I’d sit down and have a beer with him/her” test
jp on February 26, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Huckabee/Jindal
with Ben Stein as Secretary of Education…
Charles Johnson’s head explodes in 3, 2, 1…
jp on February 26, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Have a beer with Palin? YEP! With Huck? Hmmm, I wonder if he would call me a sinner for that? Maybe get Chuck Norris to beat me up?
LOL
Gatordoug on February 26, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Great post!
Gatordoug on February 26, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Huck has an ease about him, the average Joe likes that. He’s personable, goes along way.
Reagan, Clinton, W. Bush to an extent and Obama all have that “it”, necessary in modern politics.
jp on February 26, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Mike Huckabee is an opprotunist of the worst order. He is a hater. What he did to Romney is unforgivable. While I did not support Romney in the primaries Huckabee used his base to destroy a strong contender all the while smiling and waving. He did the same to Palin during the campaign. Expect him to start his rumor campaign on Jindal.
He is forever the little fat kid inside, picked last for team sports and carries a grudge happily. He wants you all to belive he is from Mayberry, but his political chops were formed in Hope Arkansas, the Chicago of the bible belt.
With friends like Hubackbee, who needs enemies.
portlandon on February 26, 2009 at 11:37 PM
I was wondering how long it would take. Just can’t help yourself can you, Madison. You’re like a moth to the flame. Again, sending me a message and getting your facts wrong in the process. As far as Olaf is concerned, I withdrew my support for him the moment I realized he was anti-semitic. He hid it very well. I didn’t know. When I read some of his comments against Jews I sharply challenged and rebuked him and told him I could not support anybody who was spreading hate and propoganda towards God’s people. People who persecute Jews and think they are offering a service to God is not something I want to be a part of. I made that VERY clear to him! So you associating me with Olaf is really quite unfair, but at this point I expect it from you. It’s worth noting that the disciples thought Judas was a true Christian until it was discovered that he was dishonest and a false disciple all along. Judas’s heart was full of greed and deception, and so it was easily available for Satan to possess. He had never been a true disciple, and I think this is similar to Olaf’s situation. I think Olaf is confused and I blame much of his confusion on the Orthodox Church he is involved with. The way they are vilifying Jews is impossible. That’s where Olaf gets alot of his views. I pray he realizes that he is caught up with a false teaching straight from the pits of hell. I pray he sees this and rejects it – and gets right with the Lord. He is no exception. Each of us will have to face God one day, “For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.” Romans 14:11-12
apacalyps on February 26, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Hey, he’s fat again.
Yes, he sucks, Portlandon…exactly right. What he did to Romney was unforgivable….and he is a jerk.
I would vote liberal before voting for that pos.
The Wall on February 26, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Dude, I’m having trouble breathing after laughing that hard.
No.
MadisonConservative on February 26, 2009 at 11:43 PM
FairTax!!!!
Dadvocate on February 26, 2009 at 11:44 PM
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