Comments on: First to fall? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Ron Phillips, San Diego, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-39862 Ron Phillips, San Diego, CA Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:07:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-39862 I never thought I would agree with Karl Rove on anything. But apparently when it comes to Hilary we agree. I never thought I would agree with Karl Rove on anything. But apparently when it comes to Hilary we agree.

]]> By: HAWK, TEXAS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37651 HAWK, TEXAS Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:44:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37651 SOUNDS LIKE WE HAVE SOME CLOSET REPUBLICANS IN HERE. SOUNDS LIKE WE HAVE SOME CLOSET REPUBLICANS IN HERE.

]]> By: Chris, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37648 Chris, FL Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:34:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37648 I think Ron Paul has just as much to offer as Huckabee. He seems well liked by the democrats. Libertarians usually are liked by both parties as they stand in the middle. I won't say I'll move to another country if someone else wins, but I am perplexed by our country compared to 100 years ago. We're not doing well at all. I think Ron Paul has just as much to offer as Huckabee. He seems well liked by the democrats. Libertarians usually are liked by both parties as they stand in the middle.

I won't say I'll move to another country if someone else wins, but I am perplexed by our country compared to 100 years ago. We're not doing well at all.

]]> By: Ross, Austin TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37633 Ross, Austin TX Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:42:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37633 Alex, I don't see how you could possibly simultaneously claim to be a democrat and then claim to support someone like Mike Huckabee. He is the epitome of republicanism, and all his positions are counter to anything a democrat would want. His stance on creationism, as well, spells doom for science as we know it. Bottom line, he's just going to be another Bush. Reagan? He wasn't that great either, but Mike wouldn't even compare to him. Alex, I don't see how you could possibly simultaneously claim to be a democrat and then claim to support someone like Mike Huckabee. He is the epitome of republicanism, and all his positions are counter to anything a democrat would want. His stance on creationism, as well, spells doom for science as we know it. Bottom line, he's just going to be another Bush. Reagan? He wasn't that great either, but Mike wouldn't even compare to him.

]]> By: dilmont http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37552 dilmont Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:39:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37552 Now that Tommy Thompson is out of the race, let's call on his brother Ed to enter. Ed ran for WI Governor as a Libertarian a few years ago. Sure, he doesn't stand a chance of winning either, but trust me, the sound bites would be a lot more interesting 'cause ol' Ed speaks his mind without as much self-censorship as the professional politicians. Now that Tommy Thompson is out of the race, let's call on his brother Ed to enter. Ed ran for WI Governor as a Libertarian a few years ago. Sure, he doesn't stand a chance of winning either, but trust me, the sound bites would be a lot more interesting 'cause ol' Ed speaks his mind without as much self-censorship as the professional politicians.

]]> By: Eric Johnson, Dallas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37534 Eric Johnson, Dallas Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:49:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37534 Anyone taking bets on who's next, between John McCain or Duncan Hunter? Anyone taking bets on who's next, between John McCain or Duncan Hunter?

]]> By: Tom Z http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37511 Tom Z Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:20:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37511 Historically, Governors do much better in gaining the White House. This Straw Vote proves that out... Historically, Governors do much better in gaining the White House. This Straw Vote proves that out...

]]> By: Wucksey Milwaukee Wi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37465 Wucksey Milwaukee Wi Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:26:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37465 A poll for what? To see who spent the most money getting their voters to Ames, Iowa for a day of fun and voting. The fee was $35, and paid by the candidates to get people to come to their little straw poll and they had 10,000 less participate than four years ago. I heard that Romney spent over $600 for every vote in this straw poll but I realize he has a lot to spend and will continue to spend to try to buy the nomination. I now fully understand after all these years of opposing Tommy Thompson that he only got into this race to keep inflating his own big ego. I just wish he'd come home to run against Senator Kohl so we could shut him up once and for all. A poll for what? To see who spent the most money getting their voters to Ames, Iowa for a day of fun and voting. The fee was $35, and paid by the candidates to get people to come to their little straw poll and they had 10,000 less participate than four years ago. I heard that Romney spent over $600 for every vote in this straw poll but I realize he has a lot to spend and will continue to spend to try to buy the nomination. I now fully understand after all these years of opposing Tommy Thompson that he only got into this race to keep inflating his own big ego. I just wish he'd come home to run against Senator Kohl so we could shut him up once and for all.

]]> By: Bruce, Franklin, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37462 Bruce, Franklin, TN Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:16:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37462 As a Huckabee supporter for the past few months, I am glad to see that some others have been paying attention during the debates. I believe he offers the most sincere, genuine, principled and consistent option to the GOP voter (and to Independents). He has executive experience, is a man of values and is a Washington "outsider." He's the first candidate I've ever supported with a contribution. I would encourage others who like him to do so, as well. As a Huckabee supporter for the past few months, I am glad to see that some others have been paying attention during the debates.

I believe he offers the most sincere, genuine, principled and consistent option to the GOP voter (and to Independents). He has executive experience, is a man of values and is a Washington "outsider."

He's the first candidate I've ever supported with a contribution. I would encourage others who like him to do so, as well.

]]> By: Patrick Snyder, Coral Springs, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37457 Patrick Snyder, Coral Springs, FL Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:12:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37457 Wasn't Huckabee one of the boys who raised his hand when the candidates were asked who doesn't "believe in" evolution? Yeah, if not Obama or Clinton, then clearly Huckabee. Right? Right? Right. Sheesh. Wasn't Huckabee one of the boys who raised his hand when the candidates were asked who doesn't "believe in" evolution? Yeah, if not Obama or Clinton, then clearly Huckabee. Right? Right? Right. Sheesh.

]]> By: Eamon, Dublin, Ireland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37448 Eamon, Dublin, Ireland Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:52:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37448 You write 'strong democrat', surely this is an oxymoron. We all know they can't be trusted with national security. The last 6 1/2 years have been a tour de force for the republicans vis-a-vis national security. They have reaffirmed my view that they are the unassailable champions of 'murika's preservation. You write 'strong democrat', surely this is an oxymoron. We all know they can't be trusted with national security. The last 6 1/2 years have been a tour de force for the republicans vis-a-vis national security. They have reaffirmed my view that they are the unassailable champions of 'murika's preservation.

]]> By: Allen Sircy, Nashville TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37445 Allen Sircy, Nashville TN Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:43:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37445 Roney didn't win a thing. He got what he paid for. Ron Paul received 9% and only started campaigning in the state on Monday. Look out media. You can't avoid him forever Roney didn't win a thing. He got what he paid for. Ron Paul received 9% and only started campaigning in the state on Monday. Look out media. You can't avoid him forever

]]> By: Eric, Salt Lake City, Utah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37439 Eric, Salt Lake City, Utah Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:34:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37439 Huckabee? Nominating an evolution denier would be a sure way to get this right leaning independent to vote for any of the otherwise less logical democrats. I only hope McCain comes back so I can vote for rather than against in the general election. Huckabee? Nominating an evolution denier would be a sure way to get this right leaning independent to vote for any of the otherwise less logical democrats. I only hope McCain comes back so I can vote for rather than against in the general election.

]]> By: jay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37437 jay Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:27:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37437 Dear Jim, No matter how you feel about someone or who you support, I cannot for the life of me understand you saying, "I may not vote in the general election unless Huckabee". How can you just not vote? Tens of thousands of people have lost their lives over the last 230 or so years to make sure you had the right and I feel obligation to vote. I am 51, I have never missed an election or a primary ever. Just b/c you do not get who you want, you just do nto take your toys home and sulk! Frankly I would love Huckabee to be the GOP canidate, as that will insure the Dems will win, not just the WH, but huge majorities in both houses. Take care, Jay Dear Jim, No matter how you feel about someone or who you support, I cannot for the life of me understand you saying, "I may not vote in the general election unless Huckabee". How can you just not vote? Tens of thousands of people have lost their lives over the last 230 or so years to make sure you had the right and I feel obligation to vote. I am 51, I have never missed an election or a primary ever.

Just b/c you do not get who you want, you just do nto take your toys home and sulk!

Frankly I would love Huckabee to be the GOP canidate, as that will insure the Dems will win, not just the WH, but huge majorities in both houses.

Take care, Jay

]]> By: Jill, Cedar Rapids, Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37425 Jill, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:56:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37425 Mitt Romney is a flip-flopping pro-abortion opportunist! Mitt Romney is a flip-flopping pro-abortion opportunist!

]]> By: Bushh8ter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37419 Bushh8ter Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:48:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37419 After twelve years of republican control, I would vote for a lint ball rather than any republican. Each one of these republican idiots want to continue isolating America, refuse to acknowledge global warming, and will only continue helping big business rape our middle class. What this country needs is a shakeup that shocks us out of our complacency. A democratic landslide will help us ensure peace, prosperity, and comfort for all, not just the rich, homophobic, and racist. After twelve years of republican control, I would vote for a lint ball rather than any republican. Each one of these republican idiots want to continue isolating America, refuse to acknowledge global warming, and will only continue helping big business rape our middle class. What this country needs is a shakeup that shocks us out of our complacency. A democratic landslide will help us ensure peace, prosperity, and comfort for all, not just the rich, homophobic, and racist.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37383 Jim Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:58:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37383 I have to agree with alex, I don't know if huckabee can win against Hillary but I'm an Independent who supporting Obama and If hillary beat him I may not vote in the general election unless Huckabee was the republican nominee. If the republicans want to offer an alternate to hillary they'd better put him there. Obama 08! I have to agree with alex, I don't know if huckabee can win against Hillary but I'm an Independent who supporting Obama and If hillary beat him I may not vote in the general election unless Huckabee was the republican nominee. If the republicans want to offer an alternate to hillary they'd better put him there. Obama 08!

]]> By: eagle eye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37365 eagle eye Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:35:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37365 lol,sure your a strong democrat and clinton supporter, alex, sure you are. lol,sure your a strong democrat and clinton supporter, alex, sure you are.

]]> By: Myron, Honolulu, HI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37356 Myron, Honolulu, HI Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:07:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37356 Based upon the total lack of comments on almost all articles, it doesn't seem if anybody reading CNN really cares a thing about Iowa Straw Poll. Based upon the total lack of comments on almost all articles, it doesn't seem if anybody reading CNN really cares a thing about Iowa Straw Poll.

]]> By: Alex, New Orleans http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37334 Alex, New Orleans Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:40:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/12/first-to-fall/#comment-37334 Guiliani, Thompson, and McCain may live to regret the day they let Mike Huckabee come in second in Ames. I'm a strong democrat and a supporter of Hillary Clinton, and quite frankly, I think the only Republican that can beat her is Mike Huckabee. He is the only Republican candidate that meets the conservative requirements of the Republican base, while still being likeable across party lines. If they truly want a Ronald Reagan, then the Republicans should pick the only candidate in their field, that is truly comfortable in his own skin. I disagree with Huckabee on most issues, but should Clinton or Biden not be the Democratic Nominee, and if the Republicans are smart enough(very doubtful)to choose him, I would cross parties and vote for Mike Huckabee. Guiliani, Thompson, and McCain may live to regret the day they let Mike Huckabee come in second in Ames. I'm a strong democrat and a supporter of Hillary Clinton, and quite frankly, I think the only Republican that can beat her is Mike Huckabee.

He is the only Republican candidate that meets the conservative requirements of the Republican base, while still being likeable across party lines. If they truly want a Ronald Reagan, then the Republicans should pick the only candidate in their field, that is truly comfortable in his own skin.
I disagree with Huckabee on most issues, but should Clinton or Biden not be the Democratic Nominee, and if the Republicans are smart enough(very doubtful)to choose him, I would cross parties and vote for Mike Huckabee.

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