Comments on: Poll: Huckabee opens up commanding lead in Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Matt Connelly Boston, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-175240 Matt Connelly Boston, MA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:49:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-175240 A vote for Huckabee is a vote for Hillary. Huckabee sucks votes away from the only two candidates who have a real opportunity to win: Romney and Guiliani. Huckabee doesn't have nearly enough money or the ground organization to compete effectively, either in the primaries or the general election. Hillary would clean his clock. Republicans, please, don't throw your votes away on a slick talking guy wih little administrative skill and no money. Don't let Hillary Clinton in the White House again. I'm going with Romney. A vote for Huckabee is a vote for Hillary. Huckabee sucks votes away from the only two candidates who have a real opportunity to win: Romney and Guiliani. Huckabee doesn't have nearly enough money or the ground organization to compete effectively, either in the primaries or the general election. Hillary would clean his clock. Republicans, please, don't throw your votes away on a slick talking guy wih little administrative skill and no money. Don't let Hillary Clinton in the White House again. I'm going with Romney.

]]> By: chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174935 chris Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:44:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174935 Huck. I'm losing interest in your losing campaign. www.golden-lamp.com Huck. I'm losing interest in your losing campaign.

http://www.golden-lamp.com

]]> By: lane filler, Spartanburg, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174731 lane filler, Spartanburg, SC Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:11:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174731 Anyone interested in what Huckabee is really like face to face should try this funny (but it actually happened) column: http://goupstate.us/index.php/lanefiller/2007/11/02/title_14 Anyone interested in what Huckabee is really like face to face should
try
this funny (but it actually happened) column:
http://goupstate.us/index.php/lanefiller/2007/11/02/title_14

]]> By: Michael Manhattan, Kansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174489 Michael Manhattan, Kansas Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:46:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174489 Hey, I like Huckabee, but where's the coverage of McCain and Richardson and Biden? Maybe if you started covering them, their poll numbers would spike too. Hey, I like Huckabee, but where's the coverage of McCain and Richardson and Biden? Maybe if you started covering them, their poll numbers would spike too.

]]> By: Bruce Barnes, Conroe, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174449 Bruce Barnes, Conroe, Texas Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:48:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174449 America can not afford a Bush look-a-like in the White House. Mike Huckabee supports raising taxes 28.5 % The consumption tax will increase the tax on people about 28.5 %. Instead of individuals paying 60 % of taxes, they will pay 100% of the budget. In FY 2006, corporation income tax was 13.8 % of the federal budget and corporate employment taxes were 14.7 %. Under the “Fairtax plan,” businesses do not pay taxes. Does anyone want a Mormon faith based initiative? America can not afford a Bush look-a-like in the White House.

Mike Huckabee supports raising taxes 28.5 %
The consumption tax will increase the tax on people about 28.5 %. Instead of individuals paying 60 % of taxes, they will pay 100% of the budget. In FY 2006, corporation income tax was 13.8 % of the federal budget and corporate employment taxes were 14.7 %. Under the “Fairtax plan,” businesses do not pay taxes.

Does anyone want a Mormon faith based initiative?

]]> By: Mike, Westport, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174447 Mike, Westport, CT Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:46:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174447 I would much rather have Mike Huckabee than a man worse than Bill Clinton, Rudy Giuliani the philanderer. Who wants a president who, with his present wife, have six marriages between the two of them. Character does count. I would much rather Ron Paul but he can't win the nomination. Character does count. I would much rather have Mike Huckabee than a man worse than Bill Clinton, Rudy Giuliani the philanderer. Who wants a president who, with his present wife, have six marriages between the two of them.
Character does count. I would much rather Ron Paul but he can't win the nomination. Character does count.

]]> By: Jeremy Columbus, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174437 Jeremy Columbus, OH Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:30:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174437 This is exactly why I won't vote Republican, true republicans would not pick a man like this. The republican party has been highjacked by the evangelical christians with they hate filled messages to anyone that is different from them. I guess we can all look forward to locking the gay people up to seperate them from society, carrying around bibles, and prayer in the middle of the street everyday during lunch time. The religious right in this country scares me to death, pretty soon Al Qaeda won't be the threat to our country, it will be the religious and radical right in our own country. This is exactly why I won't vote Republican, true republicans would not pick a man like this. The republican party has been highjacked by the evangelical christians with they hate filled messages to anyone that is different from them. I guess we can all look forward to locking the gay people up to seperate them from society, carrying around bibles, and prayer in the middle of the street everyday during lunch time. The religious right in this country scares me to death, pretty soon Al Qaeda won't be the threat to our country, it will be the religious and radical right in our own country.

]]> By: Anonymous, Denver, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174435 Anonymous, Denver, CO Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:28:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174435 John from Colorado Springs: Read the Constitution....The FOUNDERS did not intend to have a preacher in the White House. The Huckster is a fraud. Look at the 14 ethics investigations while he served as governor of Arkansas. He and his wife purchased $70,000 worth of furniture for the statehouse at tax payer expense and attempted to take the furniture with them when they left office. And, as governor, he convinced a parole board to release a rapist who went on to murder a second victim and he's lying about his role in it. What's he going to do as President....give us a sermon while he slides his hands in our pockets? NO to Mike "the huckster" Huckabee! John from Colorado Springs: Read the Constitution....The FOUNDERS did not intend to have a preacher in the White House. The Huckster is a fraud. Look at the 14 ethics investigations while he served as governor of Arkansas. He and his wife purchased $70,000 worth of furniture for the statehouse at tax payer expense and attempted to take the furniture with them when they left office. And, as governor, he convinced a parole board to release a rapist who went on to murder a second victim and he's lying about his role in it. What's he going to do as President....give us a sermon while he slides his hands in our pockets? NO to Mike "the huckster" Huckabee!

]]> By: Paul Thompson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174406 Paul Thompson Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:52:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174406 News Release: Presidential Candidate, Governor Mike Huckabee Statement on AIDS Funding December 08, 2007 Little Rock, AR - In the late 80’s and early 90’s we were still learning about the virus that causes AIDS. My concern, as a Senate candidate at the time, was to deal with the virus using the same public health protocols that medical science and public health professionals would use with any infectious disease. Before a disease can be cured and contained we need to know exactly how and with near certainty what level of contact transmits the disease. There was still too much confusion about HIV transmission in those early years. Recall that in 1991, Kimberly Bergalis testified in front of Congress after contracting HIV from her dentist, and that summer a study was published showing that HIV was transmitted through breastmilk more easily than had been thought. But the federal government provided some guidelines: Also in 1991 the Centers for Disease Control recommended restrictions on the practice of HIV-positive health care workers. At the time, there was widespread concern over modes of transmission and the possibility of epidemic. In the absence of conclusive data, my focus was on efforts to limit the exposure of the virus, following traditional medical practices developed from our public health experience and medical science in dealing with tuberculosis and other infectious diseases. We now know that the virus that causes AIDS is spread differently, with a lower level of contact than with TB. But looking back almost 20 years, my concern was the uncertain risk to the general population – if we got it wrong, many people would die needlessly. My concern was safety first, political correctness last. My administration will be the first to have an overarching strategy for dealing with HIV and AIDS here in the United States, with a partnership between the public and private sectors that will provide necessary financing and a realistic path toward our goals. We must prevent new infections and provide more accessible care. We must do everything possible to transform the promise of a vaccine and a cure into reality. Furthermore, I am proud that the United States has led the global battle against HIV/ AIDS. We have both a strategic interest as the world's only superpower and a moral obligation as the world's richest country to continue to do so until this scourge is a memory. I supported the current Administration’s proposal to double our initial commitment from $15 billion to $30 billion over the next five years for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). PEPFAR has already done an extraordinary amount of good, by providing drugs for over a million people and care for four-and-a-half million people, but it expires in 2008 and must be reauthorized. I support an increase in our commitment to the Global Fund. Through PEPFAR and the Global Fund, we can do our fair share to meet the Millennium Development Goals we affirmed in 2000, which include universal access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care. News Release: Presidential Candidate, Governor Mike Huckabee Statement on AIDS Funding December 08, 2007
Little Rock, AR – In the late 80’s and early 90’s we were still learning about the virus that causes AIDS. My concern, as a Senate candidate at the time, was to deal with the virus using the same public health protocols that medical science and public health professionals would use with any infectious disease.

Before a disease can be cured and contained we need to know exactly how and with near certainty what level of contact transmits the disease. There was still too much confusion about HIV transmission in those early years. Recall that in 1991, Kimberly Bergalis testified in front of Congress after contracting HIV from her dentist, and that summer a study was published showing that HIV was transmitted through breastmilk more easily than had been thought. But the federal government provided some guidelines: Also in 1991 the Centers for Disease Control recommended restrictions on the practice of HIV-positive health care workers.

At the time, there was widespread concern over modes of transmission and the possibility of epidemic. In the absence of conclusive data, my focus was on efforts to limit the exposure of the virus, following traditional medical practices developed from our public health experience and medical science in dealing with tuberculosis and other infectious diseases.

We now know that the virus that causes AIDS is spread differently, with a lower level of contact than with TB. But looking back almost 20 years, my concern was the uncertain risk to the general population – if we got it wrong, many people would die needlessly. My concern was safety first, political correctness last.

My administration will be the first to have an overarching strategy for dealing with HIV and AIDS here in the United States, with a partnership between the public and private sectors that will provide necessary financing and a realistic path toward our goals. We must prevent new infections and provide more accessible care. We must do everything possible to transform the promise of a vaccine and a cure into reality.

Furthermore, I am proud that the United States has led the global battle against HIV/ AIDS. We have both a strategic interest as the world's only superpower and a moral obligation as the world's richest country to continue to do so until this scourge is a memory.

I supported the current Administration’s proposal to double our initial commitment from $15 billion to $30 billion over the next five years for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). PEPFAR has already done an extraordinary amount of good, by providing drugs for over a million people and care for four-and-a-half million people, but it expires in 2008 and must be reauthorized. I support an increase in our commitment to the Global Fund. Through PEPFAR and the Global Fund, we can do our fair share to meet the Millennium Development Goals we affirmed in 2000, which include universal access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care.

]]> By: George, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174335 George, IL Sat, 08 Dec 2007 23:19:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174335 Leading in poll despite all the scandals and wrongdoings around him? Isn't that very suspicious? What exactly has he done lately to boost up the poll? That little speech at the CFR? http://www.cfr.org/publication/14335/ Leading in poll despite all the scandals and wrongdoings around him? Isn't that very suspicious? What exactly has he done lately to boost up the poll? That little speech at the CFR?

http://www.cfr.org/publication/14335/

]]> By: Crystal A. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174313 Crystal A. Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:47:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174313 By ANDREW DeMILLO, Associated Press Writer 29 minutes ago LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Mike Huckabee once advocated isolating AIDS patients from the general public, opposed increased federal funding in the search for a cure and said homosexuality could "pose a dangerous public health risk." As a candidate for a U.S. Senate seat in 1992, Huckabee answered 229 questions submitted to him by The Associated Press. Besides a quarantine, Huckabee suggested that Hollywood celebrities fund AIDS research from their own pockets, rather than federal health agencies. Huckabee said Saturday that his comments came at a time when the public was still learning about HIV and AIDS and promised to do "everything possible to transform the promise of a vaccine and a cure into reality." In 1992, Huckabee wrote, "If the federal government is truly serious about doing something with the AIDS virus, we need to take steps that would isolate the carriers of this plague." "It is difficult to understand the public policy towards AIDS. It is the first time in the history of civilization in which the carriers of a genuine plague have not been isolated from the general population, and in which this deadly disease for which there is no cure is being treated as a civil rights issue instead of the true health crisis it represents." The AP submitted the questionnaire to both candidates in the 1992 senate race; only Huckabee responded. Incumbent Sen. Dale Bumpers won his fourth term; Huckabee was elected lieutenant governor the next year and became governor in 1996. When asked about AIDS research in 1992, Huckabee complained that AIDS research received an unfair share of federal dollars when compared to cancer, diabetes and heart disease. "In light of the extraordinary funds already being given for AIDS research, it does not seem that additional federal spending can be justified," Huckabee wrote. "An alternative would be to request that multimillionaire celebrities, such as Elizabeth Taylor (,) Madonna and others who are pushing for more AIDS funding be encouraged to give out of their own personal treasuries increased amounts for AIDS research." Huckabee said in a prepared statement released by his campaign Saturday afternoon that he called for quarantine when there was a lot of confusion about how AIDS is spread. He said he wanted at the time to follow traditional medical practices used for dealing with tuberculosis and other infectious diseases. "We now know that the virus that causes AIDS is spread differently, with a lower level of contact than with TB," Huckabee said. "But looking back almost 20 years, my concern was the uncertain risk to the general population — if we got it wrong, many people would die needlessly. My concern was safety first, political correctness last." When Huckabee wrote his answers in 1992, it was common knowledge that AIDS could not be spread by casual contact. In late 1991, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 195,718 AIDS patients in the country and that 126,159 people had died from the syndrome. The nation had an increased awareness of AIDS at the time because pro basketball star Magic Johnson had recently disclosed he carried the virus responsible for it. Johnson retired but returned to the NBA briefly during the 1995-96 season. Since becoming a presidential candidate this year, Huckabee has supported increased federal funding for AIDS research through the National Institutes of Health. "My administration will be the first to have an overarching strategy for dealing with HIV and AIDS here in the United States, with a partnership between the public and private sectors that will provide necessary financing and a realistic path toward our goals," Huckabee said in a statement posted on his campaign Web site last month. Also in the wide-ranging AP questionnaire in 1992, Huckabee said, "I feel homosexuality is an aberrant, unnatural, and sinful lifestyle, and we now know it can pose a dangerous public health risk." A Southern Baptist preacher, Huckabee has been a favorite among social conservatives for his vocal opposition to gay marriage. In 2003, Huckabee said that the U.S. Supreme Court was probably right to strike down anti-sodomy laws, but that states still should be able to restrict things such as gay marriage or domestic partner benefits. "What people do in the privacy of their own lives as adults is their business," Huckabee said. "If they bring it into the public square and ask me as a taxpayer to support it or to endorse it, then it becomes a matter of public discussion and discourse." By ANDREW DeMILLO, Associated Press Writer
29 minutes ago

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Mike Huckabee once advocated isolating AIDS patients from the general public, opposed increased federal funding in the search for a cure and said homosexuality could "pose a dangerous public health risk."

As a candidate for a U.S. Senate seat in 1992, Huckabee answered 229 questions submitted to him by The Associated Press. Besides a quarantine, Huckabee suggested that Hollywood celebrities fund AIDS research from their own pockets, rather than federal health agencies.

Huckabee said Saturday that his comments came at a time when the public was still learning about HIV and AIDS and promised to do "everything possible to transform the promise of a vaccine and a cure into reality."

In 1992, Huckabee wrote, "If the federal government is truly serious about doing something with the AIDS virus, we need to take steps that would isolate the carriers of this plague."

"It is difficult to understand the public policy towards AIDS. It is the first time in the history of civilization in which the carriers of a genuine plague have not been isolated from the general population, and in which this deadly disease for which there is no cure is being treated as a civil rights issue instead of the true health crisis it represents."

The AP submitted the questionnaire to both candidates in the 1992 senate race; only Huckabee responded. Incumbent Sen. Dale Bumpers won his fourth term; Huckabee was elected lieutenant governor the next year and became governor in 1996.

When asked about AIDS research in 1992, Huckabee complained that AIDS research received an unfair share of federal dollars when compared to cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

"In light of the extraordinary funds already being given for AIDS research, it does not seem that additional federal spending can be justified," Huckabee wrote. "An alternative would be to request that multimillionaire celebrities, such as Elizabeth Taylor (,) Madonna and others who are pushing for more AIDS funding be encouraged to give out of their own personal treasuries increased amounts for AIDS research."

Huckabee said in a prepared statement released by his campaign Saturday afternoon that he called for quarantine when there was a lot of confusion about how AIDS is spread. He said he wanted at the time to follow traditional medical practices used for dealing with tuberculosis and other infectious diseases.

"We now know that the virus that causes AIDS is spread differently, with a lower level of contact than with TB," Huckabee said. "But looking back almost 20 years, my concern was the uncertain risk to the general population — if we got it wrong, many people would die needlessly. My concern was safety first, political correctness last."

When Huckabee wrote his answers in 1992, it was common knowledge that AIDS could not be spread by casual contact. In late 1991, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 195,718 AIDS patients in the country and that 126,159 people had died from the syndrome.

The nation had an increased awareness of AIDS at the time because pro basketball star Magic Johnson had recently disclosed he carried the virus responsible for it. Johnson retired but returned to the NBA briefly during the 1995-96 season.

Since becoming a presidential candidate this year, Huckabee has supported increased federal funding for AIDS research through the National Institutes of Health.

"My administration will be the first to have an overarching strategy for dealing with HIV and AIDS here in the United States, with a partnership between the public and private sectors that will provide necessary financing and a realistic path toward our goals," Huckabee said in a statement posted on his campaign Web site last month.

Also in the wide-ranging AP questionnaire in 1992, Huckabee said, "I feel homosexuality is an aberrant, unnatural, and sinful lifestyle, and we now know it can pose a dangerous public health risk."

A Southern Baptist preacher, Huckabee has been a favorite among social conservatives for his vocal opposition to gay marriage. In 2003, Huckabee said that the U.S. Supreme Court was probably right to strike down anti-sodomy laws, but that states still should be able to restrict things such as gay marriage or domestic partner benefits.

"What people do in the privacy of their own lives as adults is their business," Huckabee said. "If they bring it into the public square and ask me as a taxpayer to support it or to endorse it, then it becomes a matter of public discussion and discourse."

]]> By: Dan, Saint Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174262 Dan, Saint Louis, MO Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:18:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174262 Rumor has it that Huckabee is considering Lieberman for his VP. This guy is on a mission to destroy the Republican Party, and his smooth voice and glib little comments are fooling all these idiots into believing him. Rumor has it that Huckabee is considering Lieberman for his VP. This guy is on a mission to destroy the Republican Party, and his smooth voice and glib little comments are fooling all these idiots into believing him.

]]> By: JOHN JAMES TERRY, HAHNVILLE, LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174183 JOHN JAMES TERRY, HAHNVILLE, LA Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:23:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174183 What is it about Mike Huckabee and this flavor of the week thing? Does it not matter that he made hate-filled proclamations about real live American citizens who were fflicted with AIDS? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071208/ap_on_el_pr/huckabee_aids I'm way past sick of the way the media makes a flash in the pan out of every little man with something to say. What is it about Mike Huckabee and this flavor of the week thing?

Does it not matter that he made hate-filled proclamations about real live American citizens who were fflicted with AIDS?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071208/ap_on_el_pr/huckabee_aids

I'm way past sick of the way the media makes a flash in the pan out of every little man with something to say.

]]> By: Andrew, Haslett, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174181 Andrew, Haslett, MI Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:21:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174181 <b>I’m a registered Independent and former Republican. If he wasn’t so far off center, I’d vote for Ron Paul. But as for right now Mike Huckabee is my top choice for President. Not because he is a minister or even a Christian, but because he is willing to at least put in writing his beliefs on our federal tax code. I’m completely sold on replacing all income-based taxes with a federal consumption tax. It’s progressive, fair, and rewards personal responsibility – something the Democratic contenders seem to have written off.</b> If he wasn't so far off-center? What has that to do with anything? Vote your conscience and vote for what is right, which is following the Constitution. A Fair Tax is great, but an even fairer tax would be 0%! Talk about personal responsibility... Huck only talks about it in regards to taxes, but what about education, healthcare, protection of one's family and property, free speech and trade? Ron Paul is all about personal responsibility and self-reliance. Give the man a chance and vote for what you believe, not for who you think might be elected, just so you can say you voted the right way. Oh yeah, and this article is yet another example of how polls can not be trusted. Way to go, CNN! I’m a registered Independent and former Republican. If he wasn’t so far off center, I’d vote for Ron Paul. But as for right now Mike Huckabee is my top choice for President. Not because he is a minister or even a Christian, but because he is willing to at least put in writing his beliefs on our federal tax code. I’m completely sold on replacing all income-based taxes with a federal consumption tax. It’s progressive, fair, and rewards personal responsibility – something the Democratic contenders seem to have written off.

If he wasn't so far off-center? What has that to do with anything? Vote your conscience and vote for what is right, which is following the Constitution. A Fair Tax is great, but an even fairer tax would be 0%! Talk about personal responsibility... Huck only talks about it in regards to taxes, but what about education, healthcare, protection of one's family and property, free speech and trade? Ron Paul is all about personal responsibility and self-reliance. Give the man a chance and vote for what you believe, not for who you think might be elected, just so you can say you voted the right way.

Oh yeah, and this article is yet another example of how polls can not be trusted. Way to go, CNN!

]]> By: Adrianna Lima http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174176 Adrianna Lima Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:07:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174176 His greatest accomplishment is losing 110 pounds. Hillary will beat him easily if he ends up being the nominee. Posted By Clarissa, Hannover, New Hampshire : December 7, 2007 8:32 pm Who said that Hillary was ahead of Obama now??? His greatest accomplishment is losing 110 pounds. Hillary will beat him easily if he ends up being the nominee.

Posted By Clarissa, Hannover, New Hampshire : December 7, 2007 8:32 pm

Who said that Hillary was ahead of Obama now???

]]> By: Raman, Plano TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174156 Raman, Plano TX Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:39:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174156 Take this: ***** Mike Huckabee once advocated isolating AIDS patients from the general public, opposed increased federal funding in the search for a cure and said homosexuality could "pose a dangerous public health risk." As a candidate for a U.S. Senate seat in 1992, Huckabee answered 229 questions submitted to him by The Associated Press. Besides a quarantine, <b>Huckabee suggested that Hollywood celebrities fund AIDS research from their own pockets, rather than federal health agencies.</b> ***** Too early in the campaign to start handing out "Congratulations" to Mike Huckabee, Dan, Brett and Richard. Take this:
*****
Mike Huckabee once advocated isolating AIDS patients from the general public, opposed increased federal funding in the search for a cure and said homosexuality could "pose a dangerous public health risk."

As a candidate for a U.S. Senate seat in 1992, Huckabee answered 229 questions submitted to him by The Associated Press. Besides a quarantine, Huckabee suggested that Hollywood celebrities fund AIDS research from their own pockets, rather than federal health agencies.
*****

Too early in the campaign to start handing out "Congratulations" to Mike Huckabee, Dan, Brett and Richard.

]]> By: sally,newton,ma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174140 sally,newton,ma Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:17:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174140 I would love to see Obama,Huckabee debate. It would be a good debate indeed... I would love to see Obama,Huckabee debate. It would be a good debate indeed...

]]> By: Jeff, Sunnyvale, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174137 Jeff, Sunnyvale, CA Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:15:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174137 Why is there no mention of Rudy Giuliani in this report? Isn't he leading in several other states? Maybe the pollsters accidentally combined the tallies for Huckabee and Giuliani to come up with this "commanding lead". ;-P Why is there no mention of Rudy Giuliani in this report? Isn't he leading in several other states? Maybe the pollsters accidentally combined the tallies for Huckabee and Giuliani to come up with this "commanding lead". ;-P

]]> By: ashley, Foxworth, MS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174129 ashley, Foxworth, MS Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:58:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174129 I really can not believe voters are so dense that they would support Huckabee. This guy spews God from his mouth but his actions are not Christian. He was sued by the AK ethics board for 15 violations, 2 AP reporters sued him, he settled 15k in a law suit by a former employee, was in support of the release of Wayne D. a convicted rapist- as soon as he was released he killed 1 poss 2 women, he supported segregating people with AIDS, he says he is fiscal conservative- yet he raised taxes on the middle class, etc. Check this guy out. HE is NOT the Christian he claims he is. I really can not believe voters are so dense that they would support Huckabee. This guy spews God from his mouth but his actions are not Christian. He was sued by the AK ethics board for 15 violations, 2 AP reporters sued him, he settled 15k in a law suit by a former employee, was in support of the release of Wayne D. a convicted rapist- as soon as he was released he killed 1 poss 2 women, he supported segregating people with AIDS, he says he is fiscal conservative- yet he raised taxes on the middle class, etc. Check this guy out. HE is NOT the Christian he claims he is.

]]> By: John, Kentville, Nova Scotia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174123 John, Kentville, Nova Scotia Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:43:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174123 As a Canadian observer, I can only wonder what took Republicans so long to recognize Mike Huchabee as their only legitimate candidate. He has the experience and character to beat out any of the Democratic candidates should the masses look deep enough. It is character that America needs at this crucial juncture, not flare. As much as a Republican President may seem unthinkable to many, Huchabee is the face America needs to reestablish itself as a global 'good guy' as well as the person to remind America what made it the great nation it has been. Obama, your day will come! As a Canadian observer, I can only wonder what took Republicans so long to recognize Mike Huchabee as their only legitimate candidate. He has the experience and character to beat out any of the Democratic candidates should the masses look deep enough. It is character that America needs at this crucial juncture, not flare. As much as a Republican President may seem unthinkable to many, Huchabee is the face America needs to reestablish itself as a global 'good guy' as well as the person to remind America what made it the great nation it has been. Obama, your day will come!

]]> By: Mary San Francisco Ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174121 Mary San Francisco Ca Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:40:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174121 Here comes the Christian Taliban. Here comes the Christian Taliban.

]]> By: Trudi, Roseville, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174114 Trudi, Roseville, MN Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:30:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174114 I'm from Minnesota. We make "Iowa jokes" here all the time. This must be Iowa's way of getting even with us! I'm from Minnesota. We make "Iowa jokes" here all the time. This must be Iowa's way of getting even with us!

]]> By: Peter Smythe, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174113 Peter Smythe, Phoenix, AZ Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:28:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174113 Well, well, well, here we go again. The Religious Right has once again hijacked the Republican Party with another one of its Family Values Candidates who can't see past Roe v. Wade or anything else. This is a classic case as to why the primary system in this country is in need of reform. It's horribly broken. Well, well, well, here we go again. The Religious Right has once again hijacked the Republican Party with another one of its Family Values Candidates who can't see past Roe v. Wade or anything else.

This is a classic case as to why the primary system in this country is in need of reform. It's horribly broken.

]]> By: Ernest R. Pilkinton, Irving, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174112 Ernest R. Pilkinton, Irving, Texas Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:28:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174112 atta boy mike, i knew the doors would finally open up. keep working hard and being true. ray atta boy mike,
i knew the doors would finally open up.
keep working hard and being true.
ray

]]> By: JJ, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174106 JJ, Los Angeles Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:20:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174106 The Faith campaign clearly has no faith for those with HIV or gays. We don't fit neatly into the Huckabee agenda. Maybe Huckabee should create a special island and send all people with a disease or that have a lifestyle that "his platform does not support" and consider that part of his "cleansing process" of our country. Sounds similar to what Hitler believed back in the 1930's, look where that ended up. No vote here from me here. The Republicans need to bring someone with human values and basic decency to the table as right now they are striking out. The Dems could stand to follow this advice as well... The Faith campaign clearly has no faith for those with HIV or gays. We don't fit neatly into the Huckabee agenda. Maybe Huckabee should create a special island and send all people with a disease or that have a lifestyle that "his platform does not support" and consider that part of his "cleansing process" of our country. Sounds similar to what Hitler believed back in the 1930's, look where that ended up. No vote here from me here. The Republicans need to bring someone with human values and basic decency to the table as right now they are striking out. The Dems could stand to follow this advice as well...

]]> By: Dan (Baltimore, MD) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174101 Dan (Baltimore, MD) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:13:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174101 Congrats to Mike Huckabee! If he can take out Mitt Romney in Iowa, then Romney's momentum won't even begin. This is just what America needs to kick Romney to the curb. Romney is a tax raiser, supports government mandates on health insurance, and believes that agnostics and atheists are not deserving of freedom. Anything that thwarts Romney is a good thing. Congrats to Mike Huckabee! If he can take out Mitt Romney in Iowa, then Romney's momentum won't even begin. This is just what America needs to kick Romney to the curb. Romney is a tax raiser, supports government mandates on health insurance, and believes that agnostics and atheists are not deserving of freedom. Anything that thwarts Romney is a good thing.

]]> By: Richard, St. Paul, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174093 Richard, St. Paul, MN Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:06:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174093 Romney's a liar and a dolt, and Giuliani is a snake-oil salesman. How can Huckabee NOT look better than these two bozos? I do worry about Huckabees 'flat tax' plan. I theory it sounds good, but putting a 23% tax on EVERYTHING turns a median priced home of $225,000 into $276,000. This will crush the housing market even worse than the current sub-prime crisis! Romney's a liar and a dolt, and Giuliani is a snake-oil salesman. How can Huckabee NOT look better than these two bozos? I do worry about Huckabees 'flat tax' plan. I theory it sounds good, but putting a 23% tax on EVERYTHING turns a median priced home of $225,000 into $276,000. This will crush the housing market even worse than the current sub-prime crisis!

]]> By: Brian, Fort Walton Beach FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174091 Brian, Fort Walton Beach FL Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:03:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174091 Huckabee's campaign rose from the dead in three days. Or was it overnight, when the mainstream press decided to start covering him like he was the second coming? With the powerful press behind him, God on his side, and a high profile celebrity endorsement, we now have the ultimate political trinity: Father, Chuck, and Holy Huck. Huckabee's campaign rose from the dead in three days. Or was it overnight, when the mainstream press decided to start covering him like he was the second coming? With the powerful press behind him, God on his side, and a high profile celebrity endorsement, we now have the ultimate political trinity: Father, Chuck, and Holy Huck.

]]> By: Sam, from Augusta Ga http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174085 Sam, from Augusta Ga Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:54:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174085 Of course he took the lead. Chuck Norris doesn't endorse, he tells America how it's going to be. Of course he took the lead. Chuck Norris doesn't endorse, he tells America how it's going to be.

]]> By: Raman, Plano TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174081 Raman, Plano TX Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:50:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174081 In light of the fact that Mike Huckabee let a serial rapist go free on parole, it would be much more preferable to have Mr. Romney be elected as a Republican candidate in next GOP convention. Mike Huckabee's explanation that his decision to let serial rapist go out on parole was not influenced by his opposition to Mr. Clinton, is a bit too simple. This just exposes how little respect Mike Huckabee has for human dignity and gives a clear indication how low he can go to spite a political rival. I am sure as campaign for 2008 presidential election roles forward, more colorful stories from Mike Huckabee's closet are bound to come to light. Iowan's supporting Mike Huckabee are certainly blind and short sighted and callous and lack conscience. Christian Iowan's supporting Mike Huckabee, should explore their conscience: Was Mike Huckabee's decision to let serial rapist go out on parole within the parameters of teachings of Bible? In light of the fact that Mike Huckabee let a serial rapist go free on parole, it would be much more preferable to have Mr. Romney be elected as a Republican candidate in next GOP convention.
Mike Huckabee's explanation that his decision to let serial rapist go out on parole was not influenced by his opposition to Mr. Clinton, is a bit too simple. This just exposes how little respect Mike Huckabee has for human dignity and gives a clear indication how low he can go to spite a political rival.
I am sure as campaign for 2008 presidential election roles forward, more colorful stories from Mike Huckabee's closet are bound to come to light.
Iowan's supporting Mike Huckabee are certainly blind and short sighted and callous and lack conscience.
Christian Iowan's supporting Mike Huckabee, should explore their conscience: Was Mike Huckabee's decision to let serial rapist go out on parole within the parameters of teachings of Bible?

]]> By: Brett, Irving, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174078 Brett, Irving, Texas Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:45:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174078 Bush has been a great president and we can only hope the next president has the same capacity to lead in the face of negative opinion polls and relentless media attacks. He was right on Iraq. Saddam was a cruel brute who broke the conditions of the peace treaty he had signed and our soldiers had died to gain. If, over the next ten years, Iraq becomes a stable democracy that can help protect the world's central energy source and serve as a buffer against the crazy man in Iran, then our national interests have been served. Bush is right about terrorism. He has implemented a compassionate social agenda at home just like he promised he would. He has appointed well qualified conservative judges and in spite of rising oil prices and the mortgage fiasco, the economy is healthy and unemployment stands at an amazing 4.7%. It's not an accident that we haven't had a second terrorist attack on our soil and now we find out that Iran abandoned its nuclear weapon program in 2003 as a result of our strong policy choices in Iraq. Europe has gone to the polls and ousted all three of its Bush haters and Bush has launched a Middle East peace process that has a far greater chance of long term success than any of the mess that Clinton left us with. We can only hope that Mike Huckabee is another Bush. Bush has been a great president and we can only hope the next president has the same capacity to lead in the face of negative opinion polls and relentless media attacks. He was right on Iraq. Saddam was a cruel brute who broke the conditions of the peace treaty he had signed and our soldiers had died to gain. If, over the next ten years, Iraq becomes a stable democracy that can help protect the world's central energy source and serve as a buffer against the crazy man in Iran, then our national interests have been served. Bush is right about terrorism. He has implemented a compassionate social agenda at home just like he promised he would. He has appointed well qualified conservative judges and in spite of rising oil prices and the mortgage fiasco, the economy is healthy and unemployment stands at an amazing 4.7%. It's not an accident that we haven't had a second terrorist attack on our soil and now we find out that Iran abandoned its nuclear weapon program in 2003 as a result of our strong policy choices in Iraq. Europe has gone to the polls and ousted all three of its Bush haters and Bush has launched a Middle East peace process that has a far greater chance of long term success than any of the mess that Clinton left us with.

We can only hope that Mike Huckabee is another Bush.

]]> By: Patrick, Cincinnati,OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174077 Patrick, Cincinnati,OH Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:45:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174077 Steve... all statistics show that the media is actually conservative biased to the tune of at least 61%. I am a democrat and frankly even I think Huckabee is the most likeable of all the republican candidates... which is strange because I don't like baptists at all... so go figure. This is guy is intelligent and seems conversant on the issues and hasn't yet shown that he is going to be a divider instead of a uniter unlike some others that would claim to be a peacemaker. Steve... all statistics show that the media is actually conservative biased to the tune of at least 61%.

I am a democrat and frankly even I think Huckabee is the most likeable of all the republican candidates... which is strange because I don't like baptists at all... so go figure.

This is guy is intelligent and seems conversant on the issues and hasn't yet shown that he is going to be a divider instead of a uniter unlike some others that would claim to be a peacemaker.

]]> By: Frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174067 Frank Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:40:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174067 Great! Another Wannabee wears Jesus on his sleave and therefore deserves to rule. What a joke. Mike Wannabee is just another right-wing conservative moron that thinks he ought to be the next megalomaniac Republican to sit in the White house and force his twisted ideas of morality down our throats. Mike needs to do more than shed a few pounds and pander to theocratic evangelicals to become president. In fact, the only chance ANY Republican has of fairly winning in November '08 is to shed their right-wing, christian-deathsquad, neoconistic attitudes and switch to the Democratic party or register Independent. Otherwise, GAME OVER DEMS WIN !! RUN AND HIDE BUSH- CHENEY. YOUR LIES CAN MAKE IT HALF WAY AROUND THE WORLD BEFORE THE TRUTH EVER GETS IT'S BOOTS ON...BUT THE TRUTH HAS A WAY OF CATCHING UP SOONER OR LATER. Great! Another Wannabee wears Jesus on his sleave and therefore deserves to rule. What a joke. Mike Wannabee is just another right-wing conservative moron that thinks he ought to be the next megalomaniac Republican to sit in the White house and force his twisted ideas of morality down our throats. Mike needs to do more than shed a few pounds and pander to theocratic evangelicals to become president. In fact, the only chance ANY Republican has of fairly winning in November '08 is to shed their right-wing, christian-deathsquad, neoconistic attitudes and switch to the Democratic party or register Independent. Otherwise, GAME OVER DEMS WIN !! RUN AND HIDE BUSH- CHENEY. YOUR LIES CAN MAKE IT HALF WAY AROUND THE WORLD BEFORE THE TRUTH EVER GETS IT'S BOOTS ON...BUT THE TRUTH HAS A WAY OF CATCHING UP SOONER OR LATER.

]]> By: Dana Saar http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174062 Dana Saar Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:35:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174062 I’m a registered Independent and former Republican. If he wasn’t so far off center, I’d vote for Ron Paul. But as for right now Mike Huckabee is my top choice for President. Not because he is a minister or even a Christian, but because he is willing to at least put in writing his beliefs on our federal tax code. I’m completely sold on replacing all income-based taxes with a federal consumption tax. It’s progressive, fair, and rewards personal responsibility – something the Democratic contenders seem to have written off. I’m a registered Independent and former Republican. If he wasn’t so far off center, I’d vote for Ron Paul. But as for right now Mike Huckabee is my top choice for President. Not because he is a minister or even a Christian, but because he is willing to at least put in writing his beliefs on our federal tax code. I’m completely sold on replacing all income-based taxes with a federal consumption tax. It’s progressive, fair, and rewards personal responsibility – something the Democratic contenders seem to have written off.

]]> By: Tannim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174060 Tannim Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:34:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174060 Amazing how a "22-point" lead by something as blatantly biased as Newsweek has translated into NO cash support and no campaign support on the ground. Not to mention the fizzled HuckaBomb and the Huckster's own Willie Horton problem...that and his warmongering and preacher screecher past. Sorry, the poll is this week's housing bubble--an illusion soon to be exploded. The Huckster is this week's flavor-du-jour to distract from the only real conservative and patriot in the race: Dr. Paul. The Old Media is desperate to not have Dr. Paul win. But he will anyway. More voters and supporters than there are Old Media pundits. Amazing how a "22-point" lead by something as blatantly biased as Newsweek has translated into NO cash support and no campaign support on the ground.

Not to mention the fizzled HuckaBomb and the Huckster's own Willie Horton problem...that and his warmongering and preacher screecher past.

Sorry, the poll is this week's housing bubble–an illusion soon to be exploded.

The Huckster is this week's flavor-du-jour to distract from the only real conservative and patriot in the race: Dr. Paul. The Old Media is desperate to not have Dr. Paul win.

But he will anyway. More voters and supporters than there are Old Media pundits.

]]> By: Thomas, Chesterfield, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174057 Thomas, Chesterfield, MO Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:29:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174057 This is the work of God! The miracle is working. He is an unapologetic about his faith, speaks about it freely and openly. This is great news for this republic. A Baptist minister will heal the country. He will talk to the Mullahs because they are all religious! Peace will prevail everywhere and touch the soul of everyone on earth. I love the unfolding scenario. It is going to be a landslide for the Republican party because God wills it! Obama was going to win the 2008 General Election big time because he is smart, focused, and sharp in judgement. He has outwitted the hithero "invincible" Hillary Clinton But he is secular and doesn't profess his faith enough. Yet, a lot of people like him which surprises me. I believe he was going to beat any of those so-called top tier candidates- Rudy, Mitt, Fred, or John. But God has just intervened on behalf of the Republican party. Obama is done! It is Pastor Huckabee all the way! God is truly great. Go pastor! We are praying for you. This is the work of God! The miracle is working. He is an unapologetic about his faith, speaks about it freely and openly.

This is great news for this republic. A Baptist minister will heal the country. He will talk to the Mullahs because they are all religious! Peace will prevail everywhere and touch the soul of everyone on earth. I love the unfolding scenario. It is going to be a landslide for the Republican party because God wills it!

Obama was going to win the 2008 General Election big time because he is smart, focused, and sharp in judgement. He has outwitted the hithero "invincible" Hillary Clinton But he is secular and doesn't profess his faith enough. Yet, a lot of people like him which surprises me. I believe he was going to beat any of those so-called top tier candidates- Rudy, Mitt, Fred, or John. But God has just intervened on behalf of the Republican party. Obama is done! It is Pastor Huckabee all the way! God is truly great. Go pastor! We are praying for you.

]]> By: brandon, ct http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174056 brandon, ct Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:28:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174056 This is BS. Tax hike Mike is the biggest empty-rhetoric filled demagogue I have ever listened to. He is a snake in the grass and this is great for Ron Paul. More division against the Bush 2.0 neoconservatives. This is BS. Tax hike Mike is the biggest empty-rhetoric filled demagogue I have ever listened to.

He is a snake in the grass and this is great for Ron Paul. More division against the Bush 2.0 neoconservatives.

]]> By: John Johnson, Los Angeles, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174051 John Johnson, Los Angeles, California Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:15:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174051 Huckabee's stance on AIDS in the early 90's is going to come back and haunt him now. His earlier, less presidential position was that all AIDS patients should be quarantined and that Hollywood stars pay for the research, since they were the ones responsible for this "plague." Not a very Christ-like point-of-view at all, and definitely will not play well in 2008. The way that the religion-oriented candidates have "modified" their previous, more strident views in order to broaden their appeal is what makes many people, such as myself, so cynical about politics and politicians. Huckabee's stance on AIDS in the early 90's is going to come back and haunt him now. His earlier, less presidential position was that all AIDS patients should be quarantined and that Hollywood stars pay for the research, since they were the ones responsible for this "plague." Not a very Christ-like point-of-view at all, and definitely will not play well in 2008. The way that the religion-oriented candidates have "modified" their previous, more strident views in order to broaden their appeal is what makes many people, such as myself, so cynical about politics and politicians.

]]> By: Grifter, Augusta GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174050 Grifter, Augusta GA Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:13:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174050 Raising taxes is not Huckabee's plan. It's actually to eliminate the one of the longest running illegal practices in the United States. The IRS. Raising taxes is not Huckabee's plan. It's actually to eliminate the one of the longest running illegal practices in the United States. The IRS.

]]> By: Greg, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174045 Greg, Phoenix, AZ Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:06:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174045 Sorry but Iowa is just not very important. Why do you think no one showed up to their straw poll? They would rather spend time campaigning in states that really count. Sorry but Iowa is just not very important.

Why do you think no one showed up to their straw poll?

They would rather spend time campaigning in states that really count.

]]> By: Blair-Beachwood NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174043 Blair-Beachwood NJ Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:57:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174043 "If Ron Paul does not get this nomination, the Republicans are finished." Posted By rod : December 8, 2007 9:45 am I agree. It is vital that all interested in Ron Paul register to vote REPUBLICan for the primaries. He can restore the greatness to this party and this country. Huckabee and Romney come off as panderers. "If Ron Paul does not get this nomination, the Republicans are finished."

Posted By rod : December 8, 2007 9:45 am

I agree. It is vital that all interested in Ron Paul register to vote REPUBLICan for the primaries. He can restore the greatness to this party and this country.

Huckabee and Romney come off as panderers.

]]> By: Kay Dubb, Ann Arbor, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174035 Kay Dubb, Ann Arbor, Michigan Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:39:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174035 It will be interesting to see if this holds up. Iowa is somewhat difficult to poll, because of the caucus set-up, and my guess is that it is a closer race than this implies. And Romney certainly has invested in a solid "ground game" in Iowa. Although I disagree that this means Huck is "lazy;" it just means Romney has money to burn. Remember,, until very recently, Huck and no funding and no traction. I'm not crazy about a number of Huck's positions, but I don't think it is fair to compare him to Bush. Remember, W was born into privilege and into a political dynasty (in that regard, the candidate he resembles more is Romney). Huck strikes me as alot more genuine about his beliefs, for better or worse. It will be interesting to see if this holds up. Iowa is somewhat difficult to poll, because of the caucus set-up, and my guess is that it is a closer race than this implies. And Romney certainly has invested in a solid "ground game" in Iowa. Although I disagree that this means Huck is "lazy;" it just means Romney has money to burn. Remember,, until very recently, Huck and no funding and no traction.

I'm not crazy about a number of Huck's positions, but I don't think it is fair to compare him to Bush. Remember, W was born into privilege and into a political dynasty (in that regard, the candidate he resembles more is Romney). Huck strikes me as alot more genuine about his beliefs, for better or worse.

]]> By: Syf the Giver, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174031 Syf the Giver, Illinois Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:35:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174031 CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL. Chuckabee 4 Prez. CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL.

Chuckabee 4 Prez.

]]> By: Matthew, Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174028 Matthew, Atlanta, GA Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:31:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174028 You've got to love the YouTube liberals on CNN you just blatantly repeat the same drivel they absorb off of Olbermann every night. If you're genuine Democrat, congratulations. However, almost every post on here is by some "Bush caused Katrina!!!" or "I hate evangelicals!!!" moron who is completely inept and removed from their element when talking about politics. Re: the article...nobody, and I mean nobody, regards CNN as a legitimate source for polling information. The same can be said for the other cable outlets. Huckabee is making a charge, but the idea that he's legitimately opened up a 22 point lead on Romney is laughable. You've got to love the YouTube liberals on CNN you just blatantly repeat the same drivel they absorb off of Olbermann every night. If you're genuine Democrat, congratulations. However, almost every post on here is by some "Bush caused Katrina!!!" or "I hate evangelicals!!!" moron who is completely inept and removed from their element when talking about politics.

Re: the article...nobody, and I mean nobody, regards CNN as a legitimate source for polling information. The same can be said for the other cable outlets. Huckabee is making a charge, but the idea that he's legitimately opened up a 22 point lead on Romney is laughable.

]]> By: GEORGE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174027 GEORGE Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:29:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174027 POWER TO RULE NATIONS COMES FROM ABOVE....NOT FROM THE PEOPLE...THAT INCLUDES BOTH THE GOOD AND THE EVIL... NO ONE EVER THINKS ABOUT THAT DO THEY.... POWER TO RULE NATIONS COMES FROM ABOVE....NOT FROM THE PEOPLE...THAT INCLUDES BOTH THE GOOD AND THE EVIL... NO ONE EVER THINKS ABOUT THAT DO THEY....

]]> By: Ben Free, Fresno, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174023 Ben Free, Fresno, CA Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:21:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174023 Where the discussion on Free energy Search on: Energy from the Vacuum What would the world be like with an unlimited energy source! The power hungry oil tycoons would not be ruling the world! Want to stop global warming. This technology has been around for many years but has and continues to be suppressed from the power hungry energy companies and their political cronies World Wide! We need to demand our power hungry political leaders stop suppressing this technology and implement it! Global warming, wars over crude oil! Why! Demand OUR government leaders stop letting the power hungry oil rich elite drive the world economy! We'll be cold and starving when the fossil fuels we rely on run out or can't afford to pay for it! NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT! Where the discussion on Free energy

Search on: Energy from the Vacuum

What would the world be like with an unlimited energy source! The power hungry oil tycoons would not be ruling the world! Want to stop global warming. This technology has been around for many years but has and continues to be suppressed from the power hungry energy companies and their political cronies World Wide! We need to demand our power hungry political leaders stop suppressing this technology and implement it! Global warming, wars over crude oil! Why! Demand OUR government leaders stop letting the power hungry oil rich elite drive the world economy! We'll be cold and starving when the fossil fuels we rely on run out or can't afford to pay for it! NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT!

]]> By: S Jerrie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174015 S Jerrie Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:13:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174015 Huckabee needs to be more specific on immigration. For instance, he says he wants to stop illegals from entering the US, but where does he stand on the illegals already in the US? I haven't heard him say. Huckabee needs to be more specific on immigration. For instance, he says he wants to stop illegals from entering the US, but where does he stand on the illegals already in the US? I haven't heard him say.

]]> By: John Allan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174014 John Allan Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:13:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174014 "Huckabee Opens up Commanding Lead In Iowa"? Are you kidding me. The CNN editors need to be more responsible with their headlines. In fact, this 22 point lead is an unscientific Newsweek poll that is a whopping 20 points off the AVERAGE of 4 other more respectable polls. The Rasmussen poll, for instance, shows Huckabee ahead my a mere 3 points, while the American Resarch Group poll and Zogby poll have Romney leading by 1 point. Huckabee a "commanding" lead? Hardly. The face is actually a dead heat. Go to Real Clear Politics Dot Com to see the stats. Unfortunately for Huckabee, Romney has actually done some WORK in the state. While Huckabee has taken the lazy route and pleaded with local pastors to tell their congregations to vote for him, Romney has actually built a real ground organization that will make sure enough voters get to the polls. Americans everyere, I hope you'll take the time to see Romney's speech. If ever there was a man capable of leading this country back to greatness, it's Romney. Mitt, you've earned my vote. "Huckabee Opens up Commanding Lead In Iowa"? Are you kidding me. The CNN editors need to be more responsible with their headlines. In fact, this 22 point lead is an unscientific Newsweek poll that is a whopping 20 points off the AVERAGE of 4 other more respectable polls. The Rasmussen poll, for instance, shows Huckabee ahead my a mere 3 points, while the American Resarch Group poll and Zogby poll have Romney leading by 1 point. Huckabee a "commanding" lead? Hardly. The face is actually a dead heat. Go to Real Clear Politics Dot Com to see the stats. Unfortunately for Huckabee, Romney has actually done some WORK in the state. While Huckabee has taken the lazy route and pleaded with local pastors to tell their congregations to vote for him, Romney has actually built a real ground organization that will make sure enough voters get to the polls. Americans everyere, I hope you'll take the time to see Romney's speech. If ever there was a man capable of leading this country back to greatness, it's Romney. Mitt, you've earned my vote.

]]> By: Walt, Belton, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174013 Walt, Belton, TX Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:12:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174013 Huckabee and Romney claim all kinds of public service but neither had the guts to serve their country one day in the Armed Forces. Neither has put their life on the line for their country. They have only lived off the largesse of the American taxpayer. I, for one, do not want either on of them occupying the White House as my Commander-in-Chief. They will both acquiesce and we will all be speaking mexican or farsi in no time at all. Huckabee and Romney claim all kinds of public service but neither had the guts to serve their country one day in the Armed Forces. Neither has put their life on the line for their country. They have only lived off the largesse of the American taxpayer. I, for one, do not want either on of them occupying the White House as my Commander-in-Chief. They will both acquiesce and we will all be speaking mexican or farsi in no time at all.

]]> By: Ron Clark, Omaha, NE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/08/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174004 Ron Clark, Omaha, NE Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:02:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/07/poll-huckabee-opens-up-commanding-lead-in-iowa/#comment-174004 First, let me say: It's just a survey!I manage market research for a large fortune 50 company. I know how easy it is to bias results by filtering the data. You have to look at multiple polls to see a real trend. The way I see it, we have a pretty close race here. Second, I know there's been a lot of talk lately about religion, but we're not electing a pastor in chief. We need a serious commander in chief with business, government and international experience to make the tough decisions we face as a nation. My sense is that Huckabee would be a Bush repeat. Look at his record. What I want to know is a. who will get the economy back on track by turning around our global competitiveness as a nation, b. get us out of Iraq effectively so we can stop increasing our national debt by spending so much money there, and c. have the morals to serve in the oval office with character. I don't care what religion they are. Who has proven experience in these areas? Talk is cheap. Who has actually succeeded the most in these areas? That's what I think we need! First, let me say: It's just a survey!I manage market research for a large fortune 50 company. I know how easy it is to bias results by filtering the data. You have to look at multiple polls to see a real trend. The way I see it, we have a pretty close race here.

Second, I know there's been a lot of talk lately about religion, but we're not electing a pastor in chief. We need a serious commander in chief with business, government and international experience to make the tough decisions we face as a nation. My sense is that Huckabee would be a Bush repeat. Look at his record. What I want to know is a. who will get the economy back on track by turning around our global competitiveness as a nation, b. get us out of Iraq effectively so we can stop increasing our national debt by spending so much money there, and c. have the morals to serve in the oval office with character. I don't care what religion they are. Who has proven experience in these areas? Talk is cheap. Who has actually succeeded the most in these areas? That's what I think we need!

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