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It is likely that most of those uncomfortable with Huckabee would be equally uncomfortable with most of our country's founding fathers.

Clearly they would have a problem with John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and member of the 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses.

He was quoted as saying "Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers."

Guess I was right about the secularlists...

Anyway, I take some solace in the fact that our founding fathers (unlike many amongst us) knew the difference between preventing a state sponsored religion in this country versus the elimination of the Judeo-Christian beliefs that were the backbone of our national values.

I'm wondering if all of you that are uncomfortable with Huckabee's stance were equally appalled with Jimmy Carter.

If Huckabee was a REAL Christian he would be opposed to pre-emptive war and would get our guys and gals out of Iraq. He is just another Neo-con playing on peoples emotions.

I don't want chocolate in my peanut butter – or religion in my politics.

Well, we already know Huckabee failed junior high science class because he doesn't believe in evolution. Apparently he failed high school government too, because he doesn't remember the part where the constitution that talks about SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE.

I'm also sure in the typical holier-than-thou double-standard type of thinking, governing by faith is only acceptable for a christian office-holder. I'm sure he would have serious problems if an elected official of another religion said they were governing by thier faith!

Hey Rick from NY, since you seem to have such a grasp on polling,in that same polling did it ask about the people that think abortion is wrong with exceptions being rape, incest or if the mothers life was in danger?

What were those numbers as many more people than you state are against abortion with exceptions?

How was the question of torture asked, was it based on the biased way the MSM has portrayed Gitmo to be?

Did it ask "is beating the living hell out of these "freedom fighters" acceptable?

Barking dogs, loud music, fattening these bastards up, prayer time, clothes that were better than they have ever had doesn't sound like torture to me.

Anyone that did abuse them with "oh god" underwear on their heads were prosecuted.

Funny how liberals are all for what he majority thinks in regards to a timetable, but when the majority believes marriage should be JUST between 1 man and 1 woman, the majority is somehow misguided.

Timetable? How about pulling out "yesterday" and stay in the area and let them kill each other, their going to anyway. We could then go in and cleanup after.

Maybe that could our one thing to agree on?

In a presidential campaign where so many candidates are having religious epiphanies (see CNN article -Democratic candidates trying to reach religious voters) it is refreshing to see a man whose faith is indeed an integral part of who he is.
I am not overly optimistic about Gov. Huckabee's chances, but he has the first $20 I've ever given to a political campaign. I just wish there were a million folks who would do the same and give Gov. Huckabee a more prominent stage in the primaries.

For Bruce in Tennessee: if Huckabee believes that God determines his actions in politics, then most Americans must be listening to a different God. A majority of Americans believe in a woman's right to an abortion (only 22% of Americans were completely against abortion according to a 2003 CBS poll), a majority of Americans want a timetable for withdrawal for Iraq (61%, according to a recent CBS/NYT poll, unlike all but one of the GOP contenders), and a majority of Americans are against torture (63% according to an ABC/Washington Post poll, again unlike all but 2 of the GOPers). Huckabee can pay lip service to God and claim that his convictions are consistent, but the fact remains that on the important issues, the American people just aren't interested in what Huckabee's God has to offer. PS – I'm a Christian, but I have no desire to see a President who makes all of his decisions based on what his religion dictates. I'm sure if a Muslim, Jew or Hindu were elected President, the Christians would feel the same way.

Holding yourself up by trashing others? Impugning the motives of others? Is that your consistent, humble Christian values at work?

The other candidates are who they are. Whether of moral fiber or not? You can judge them by their histories.

If you ask me, spending ten years in the political arena without a single change in viewpoint is more of a negative than a positive. It shows a severe close-minded philosophy that's unwilling to learn new ideas and allow any personal growth. We all know what happens when we elect someone who's the proverbial "stone against the tides", let's elect someone this time who'll learn from the world around them.

Why do I think Mr. Huckabees style of christianity is like that of Falwell and Bush? That is, they ignore the part about helping and sharing with the unfortunate and concentrate on the part that God blessed them because they are wealthy and powerful.

Another ill suited candidate. Absolutists, in any way (religious, foreign policy, etc.)make poor governors, because they cannot, or as is more likely,refuse, to reflect the views of the people they represent. This country is full of diverse people, and I'm not sure there are enough Southern Baptists to get him elected. If Huckabee's desire is to proselytise and define policy around his absolutist opinion, he should run for his local school board or for the head of the Southern Baptists convention.

Sorry, Bruce, but you must have the US confused with Iran. The 'majority' of Americans are not interested in living under a theocracy.

For every fundamentalist who is insired to vote for this man, there will be 2 or more people who, unlike you, will vote against him because they, also unlike you, are capable of reading and comprehending the relevant parts of the constitution.

A person that governs on his own accords, feelings and inconsequential opinions with no will to adapt cannot represent an entire nation of people with diverse views. This doesn't apply to Huckabee alone. His statements simply highlight the fact that absolutists, in any way (religion, foreign policy, etc.) are ill suited to serve the public; Huckabee should stick to serving the Southern Baptists. Sometimes the public do themselves a disservice by voting people into office that never represent them, but instead represent special interests in the form of small but visible lobbys, religious organizations and corporate donors.

I had already made up my mind concerning Huckabee a long time ago, and this just confirms how I feel. I don't have the same beliefs as he does concerning God or what religion's place is in politics, and I don't want ANYONE basing their desires for the governing of ALL the people on their particular religion. You know...like the Taliban, Iran and Somalia?

I truly believe whatever Senator Hucakbee think about Faith it's right. Your faith does reflect in your personal as well as official life.

Well, the secularists will have a field day with this, but Huckabee is saying what a majority of Americans think. Thankfully, we are still one nation under God.

I really never considered Huckabee until I saw him in the debates, but he strikes me not only as consistent, but as a person of character and intelligence.

Good luck to him in climbing into the top tier, but I doubt the cash will be there for him to do it.