Huckabee’s approach to Akin today is emblematic of the role he’s taken on on the right since leaving electoral politics; a kind of avuncular conservative wiseman, all benevolence up-front but wielding real influence behind the scenes, inserting himself into the conversation at the right moment, and skating right over incidents that could reflect poorly on him. Huckabee has a radio show, a TV show, an appearance on a series of children’s cartoons that illustrate American history, books, and frequent speaking engagements.
He is, above all, staying relevant, something few ex-politicians — with the notable exceptions of similarly garrulous figures like Ed Koch and Joe Scarborough — have managed. Indeed, even before he emerged as a key player in the Akin drama, Huckabee had already sparked the most important conservative moment of the summer: He was the first to suggest “Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day,” in a July 23 Facebook post. …
Huckabee said that his secret for keeping a high profile involves getting on every platform he can.
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