Huckabee Visits the Office and my Thoughts on the Race
For almost 25 years I have been a political apathetic. That has changed. There was a sleeping giant inside of me that I didn't even know was there. No more Seinfeld, I watch the Fox News now. No longer Facebook, because I check Drudge Report at least 50x a day now. I have even broken my self-made promise that I would never listen to talk radio.
That being said, here is where I stand so far:
Mike Huckabee is my first choice, he comes across as genuine and endearing in the debates. To me, he's the most trustworthy of the candidates; because let's face it, Romney has been characterized as "plastic", Giuliani's past keeps haunting him, Thompson entered late and can't garner interest, and Hunter and Tancredo are whiny second-tiers who will likely drop out before Christmas.
Even the NY Times, traditionally known as a liberal media outlet, would run a positive article on Huckabee, a Republican candidate…
For now, my money and my vote are going to Mike Huckabee. But I could change my mind…
**The picture above was taken yesterday when Governor Huckabee stopped by the office.
Filed under: ThoughtProvoking on November 6th, 2007
Here is what conservative leaders have to say about Hucksterbee:
http://opinionjournal.com/diary/?id=110010782
Political opportunism at its finest. If someone “has convictions” why is he so willing to join a ticket with Giuliani? That is essentially endorsing a candidate that will appointment liberal judges that will expand government and endorse abortion and special gay rights.
What is the ONLY reason would Giuliani pick him as running mate? So he can trick Christians into voting for him. Why would Huckster let himself be used like that? Because he cares more about being in a position of power than on principle.
Give me just one example of a stand that Hucksterbee has made in his ENTIRE LIFE that is not just pandering to the political winds. ONE EXAMPLE?
It’s all in his track record:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Huckabee
He is a classic example of the republican power-mongers who just uses Christians to get elected.
*a small voice from the back of the room*
… ron paul
It’s good to hear that new tune you’re whistling my friend, however I’m surprised by that Ron Paul didn’t get a shout out.
bh: check out the last sentence in the post….
Do conservatives and, more specifically, evangelicals in Arkansas support Huckabee?
I’m not sure Ben. He was re-elected as Governor so I would assume conservatives support him.
huckabee has consistently proven to lie whenever he thinks it will help him. this report came out on wednesday:
http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/huckabees_fiscal_record.html
huckabee would probably be a better president than a hillary or guiliani — but i hold huckabee more responsible. hillary and guiliani are not christians, so its perfectly normal and expected that they would prostitute themselves for power. huckabee campaigns on his faith so you would think he knows better.
jesus = giving up power for others
huckabee = consolidating power for personal gain
Assuming Huckabee can’t cut it in fundraising and other conservatives feel as passionately about him as some of our friends on this blog, who is our next best candidate as the Republican nominee?
I know he doesn’t seem like a conservative (and it doesn’t make sense as my second choice) but I think Ron Paul would be the next best Republican nominee.