Typical republican. They always think appointing women and minorities to high positions makes up for advocating policies meant to keep them from advancing.

This is news?

The Southern Baptist stance, which Huckabee supports, is Anti-woman.
Huckabee's views on many issues are old-fashoned and barbaric. He does not represent my families views!

Huckabee's mouth is faster than his brain.

In addition, being a new front runner, he is subject to closer scrutiny, as happened to hillary, giuliani, and pretty soon, obama. Their skeletons in the closet come out.

As I see it, Hillary is the only one that has survived, and will prevail after years under a microscope. The others have perished, or will perish upon closer look.

Hillary is the chosen one.

ProTaxes, bad Ethics, radical preacher antiGays, antiMormons, flipflop immigration, Death Penalty, 1000 criminals pardoned and now sexist?

HUCK'S ON A SLIPPERY SLOPE! The press built him up and now they are taking him down. The Huck surge has ended.

Is the term "head of household" sexist too?

Pro-Hillary, Anti-GOP

Welcome to the CNN Political Ticker!

Whoa! This is NOT good!

Boy, they are really pushing this guy for the R nomination. Supposedly, Romney was the golden boy for conservatives, but now they keep talking about stance after stance that this guy took that will appeal to conservatives. I think someone is trying to publish these things as negatives, I suspect it will backfire.

Here lies Huckabee's short Presidential campaign. It was good while it lasted, too good to be true.
RIP
Mike Huckabee
Born in Iowa October 2008
Died in Iowa December 2008

I sure do miss the "Women of the Sixties"- they would be out in full force to denounce this candidate!Females in America have become way too Complacent and Comfortable. There is still a great divide and Religion fuels it. Religion blames women for Eve's original sin-doesn't anyone question why women of many faiths have to cover their heads in church while men don't??
Catholics, Muslims Etc…
Even Buddhists don't allow women in some of their temples.
Women have become stupid!

My wife and I also subscribe to this Christian doctrine regarding the marital relationship. If Mr. and Mrs. Huckabee believe that and decide to practice it in their home and advocate it in their church life, that is their choice. As long as he is not doing anything to legislate this view on others, I don't see why this should matter in terms of his candidacy. It is a personal choice. Or is there a religious litmus test in this country?

But luckly, in today's progressive society, there is less than a 50% chance women will have to submit graciously to the servant leadership of their loving husbands. Less than 25% chance for black women. Isn't that such a great alternative..

It took about 10 minutes for Fred Flintstone to be exposed for the caveman that he is.

It will take about 10 more minutes for the rays of sunshine to penetrate the evil that surrounds the Huckster.

When one uses anachronistic books, steeped in myth and superstition, as their moral compass, should we really be surprised that bigotry, solipsism, and simplemindedness are the result? He's a biblical literalist, kind of like our islamic friends in the middle east, who also view their version of the "word" as the final and unalterable word of god. Let's bring on the apocalypse!

The Gov. is a SOUTHERN BAPTIST, not to be confused with any rational religion.

I have token friends too, Mr. Huckabee! Continue keeping up appearances!

This guy is a loser, just like McCain.

This sexist sack of slime is starting to really stoke my ire

When his wive is done "serving him" tell her to come to Pittsburgh and clean my toilet

(everybody sing, to the tune of the ABBA song "Mooney Money Money")

"creepy creepy creepy,

oh so creepy,

in this white man's world"

Dems will never understand this message… The liberal press will always only give part of the message. I believe the Bible states that wives should submit to their husbands but the next sentence is "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her" (in other words died for her) Eph 5-25 - Sounds pretty mutual to me…

This is a personal belief which will not influence any political decision whatsoever. Just because a candidate might be a vegan doesn't mean that he/she would pass legislation mandating everyone become vegan. This is a non issue. Get a real story, CNN. http://www.mikehuckabee.com

With all due respect, I think many of the people posting comments are showing thier ignorance to the meaning of submission while at the same time ignoring the role of the man being called to sacrificial leadership. No one complains when there are "roles" for a team sport, a play, a music piece. Everything that has harmony is made of different roles being fulfilled. That is what this submission is about–not weakness

Wow. I'm not sure this guy could become any more of a caricature of the southern, white, male religious conservative. Are there really people like this in 2007?

Here's why it matters that a political candidate for president is saying this. If a wife must submit graciously, what does that mean when a married woman is appointed or elected to a political position. Is it really her husband who will be making the decisions?

…rational religion.

Posted By jw, canadian,ok : December 13, 2007 3:29 pm

jw, the above part of your post is an oxymoron.

I am a Huckabee supporter. Several times now I've looked at headlines on the ticker and gotten worried for the future of the Huckabee campaign. Each time however, I find that the headline is exaggerated and that the story is not very substantial. This was no exception.

That a wife should 'graciously submit' is the first half of the well-known statement. The second half is that a husband should 'lay down his life for his wife.' It seems a little bit more fair when you read the whole thing.

Ah…what year is this? And what year does Huckleberry think it is 1947? Good lord, this man is a neanderthal - he's definitely not presidential material. Isn't there a nice little theocracy he can rule somewhere outside the US?

I think we all should "submit" to reason, which rules out these anachronistic biblical pearls of wisdom.

So if the husband is a jerk, he should submit to his wife.

I'm an agnostic and firmly believe that women deserve equal treatment and opportunity. I also understand and respect this doctrine. It was the social contract between the sexes that existed for tousands of years. The woman graciously submits to her husband's leadership, but that doesn't mean she lies down and becomes his doormat. The man's responsibility in this docrine is just as importatn. He is to sacrifice his wants and desires for the sake of his wife and family. It's a doctrine of mutual respect and growth. Perhaps if we'd stop looking at this as sexist and anti-woman and incorporate with our modern views of gender equality, the divorce rate would plummet

Submit graciously to my husband? Soooo, that's your way of telling me to "know my place" - which in his eyes is apparently barefoot, pregnant and with a whole team of good ole' boy babies sitting at the table with his dinner ready.

Candidates that want to put people in a little box (women and anybody who is not 100% heterosexual or Christian) really make me nervous.

His traditionalist views are fine for him and his family, but leave me and mine out of it - as well as the rest of America. Let's keep it together and not let the country go to hell in a handbasket, but people need to be allowed to be who they are - not who Mr. Huckabee thinks they should be.

BFD…people have known he's a Southern Baptist for a long time…God you can't believe in anything these days w/o being lambasted for your views…Look at good 'ol W….you telling me that guy doesn't have some backwards or old-fashioned views on women? I'm so tired of these non-issue "news" stories…I'm not a fan of Southern Baptists either but for peke's sake the guy hasn't done anything politically that would make anyone think he's a misogynist…

I guess you posters who are saying this is a typical republican stance must also think that God is republican. Huckabee is taking a private view of women based on Biblical teaching. Many people believe the Bible is the word of God. I'm not sure how you fault Huckabee for subscribing to something he believes in very strongly, the Bible.

Huckabee's views apply to his private life, not his public life, as noted by his own cabinet when he was govenor.

um, no. Love and submission in marriage has nothing to do with job performance and roles. I'd willingly submit to my wife's leadership if I worked for her vocationally.

Beware–Huck and the likes of him are just advance scouts for a Christian version of the Taliban. What's next from him, "Keep 'em pregnant and in the kitchen."?

I'd rather not have Jesus involved in running my country thank you very much. Last time I checked there is a little thing called separation of church and state in the Constitution. I realize the Constitution may no longer even exist thanks to Dick and W. But I still hold out hope that we can piece it back together once the Dick and W show leaves town.

But luckly, in today's progressive society, there is less than a 50% chance women will have to submit graciously to the servant leadership of their loving husbands. Less than 25% chance for black women. Isn't that such a great alternative..

Posted By therealist : December 13, 2007 3:20 pm

Oh that's right becasue the religious people never get divored or cheat on their spouses…….

If Huckabee publicly advocated a policy of wifely submission, then it isn't just a personal belief anymore - it's an attempt to change or convince others to share that same belief. Thus is IS a concern for us, as voters, when determining whether to let this man have that kind of authority over us.

The concept of submission isn't only for wives. Children are supposed to submit to parents, wives are supposed to submit to their husbands, and those husbands are supposed to submit to the Church. So, do we really want a submissive church frontman as President?

Tell me again how submission is not a weakness? Sorry, but my poor weaker female brain cannot grasp this…
Sure, it's his choice, but dang if I want him in the most powerful office in the world so he can legislate this. Yikes! Ya gotta love those Southern Baptist…

I thought we just got finished talking about how Mitt Romney's faith shouldn't stop us from voting for him, but now Huckabee's faith can be used against him!?!?

This guy hangs himself a little more each day! The artificial inflation is over dude…give it up!

I'd like to see Mike Huckabee give this archaic message, in person, to Ann Coulter and Hillary Clinton in front of a live TV audience.

It would bring reality television to a whole new level.

"This is a personal belief which will not influence any political decision whatsoever. Just because a candidate might be a vegan doesn't mean that he/she would pass legislation mandating everyone become vegan. This is a non issue." Posted By George, Bangor, Maine

I do not agree with Mike Huckabee, I do not support his candidacy, I am a liberal, and I agree with this comment.

Now if only the Southern Baptist Convention and Huckabee, can write a doctrine that says… "Men be faithful and respectful to your wives!"

Huckabee is slammed for a belief of his church, and Romney gets an endless pity-party over his beliefs, which no one is allowed to discuss? Nauseating!

Go Mike!

Anybody that cares to comment in the way most everyone previously has commented should at least attempt to look past the liberal media and understand what the verse is saying. How can you comment on it without understanding it, to me that's ignorance.

And about comparing this to radical islam, I don't recall anywhere in the Bible where it suggests killing people to get to heaven. This was the least thought out comment of any.

Do not blame Mike Huckabee if he is just practicing what is written in bible. Lets not take is out of context either. Bible talks about mutual respect and love and that is needed in relationship.
Not sending women to war is not biblical only. Other countries also hasd armies to protect women and children. That is just part of survival of humanity. We need to protect women and children.
Thanks.

Right Wing = Wrong Wing

There would have been no litmus test regarding religion and the presidency if so many of the GOP candidates (and later the Dems) hadn't felt the need to bring it up. I'm tired of the conservative right proclaiming their love for religion, then complaining when others question it. DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL…works in this case too.

Hard to say which is worse Baptist or Mormon. HUH.

Isn't calling women submitting to their husbands the traditional role of women the same as saying slavery is the traditional role for black people in our society?

How does these this apply to what you could do or not do in the White House Oval Office, hence Bill Clinton?

If you are offended by the Baptist statement and Huckabees' support of it, then you must also be offended by God. This is what the English transulation of the Bible says. So, if you have heart burn, take it up with the guy up stairs. By the way, before you stroke out, do yourself a favor and learn what this scripture actually means–you'll be relieved.

This is a sad day in America, this is why we have so many problems in the united states. Their is no leadership in the home no authority. The woman is both male and female in the home. She is out of position she is burned up restless and aggresive. (feminism) America has turn to feminism that's why it going downhill that's why men run away from home and their wives. They are not respected not honored. So here comes Huckabee with his old fashion successful family way of life and guess what, to all the American families that is dying or is dead. This is one more chance for you listen to what God is saying through Huckabee its your last chance before judgement hit this nation. Turn away from sin and your wicked ways, focuss on your family.Women submitted to your husband and husband love your wives because they are a gift from God.

once again - must i add - religious nut

I'd be fine if the Southern Baptists added that husbands must graciously submit to their wives, as well. I hope we've come far enough to recognize the wisdom of taking turns graciously submitting to each other in a marriage.

But if they're saying it's just the wives who have to "submit" (and I know what the word means)….then this feminist will not be voting for Huckabee. Not that he was ever in the running for me, anyway.

How sad is it that an elevated view of women held by the Baptist church would be turned around and used to devalue women by the press. Even worse is the ignorance of people posting on these boards. Baptist are anti-women? Statements like that are the pinnacle of ignorance..

THUS ENDS THE HUCK SURGE!!

Posted By a.thomas, new york, ny Hillary is the chosen one.

What is this The Matrix? Enough with the hollywood script lines.

Her lack of true experience and her consistent bad poor judgement in supporting George Bush at every turn makes her the 'unchosen one' by me.

If Hillary gets the democratic nomination, I, like many other democrats, will stay home.

Let the republicans take the blame for the next four years, not a 'pretend-to-be-democrat like Hillary.

She is an overcompensating, wanting-to-look-tough for the general election warhawk.

No thanks to her future wars!!

(of course this won't be posted by CNN moderators as usual).

When it comes to the Home a wife should submit graciously to her husband just as her husband should love and care for her. Besides he has a track record of showing women equality. He has had women in prgressive roles while being in Arkansas. This is just another attempt that the liberal media is trying to make at discrediting a Republican Candidate.

Wow, this is newsworthy? Seems to me that CNN is really trying to dismantle this guy. I wonder why??? Oh, yeah–he's not a neo-lib. I think Huckabee has a LOT of liberals scared right now. And rightly so. He very well could be our next president.

No one seems to care to comment on the "sacrificial leadership" clause of this controversial statement.

Mike Huckabee is still a minister. His beliefs reflect his views as a minister and true believer of his church. The question is: Do we want a minister for President? The minister serves the spirit. The President, or King or any political leader serves the power, the pocketbook, the ambition, the vanity of the people. Even Solomon was confounded with trying to serve those needs and the spirit. Also, The President of the U.S. is supposed to serve all the people. In my view, Huckabee can't do that. He can't leave his faith behind and he can't take it with him without vastly compromising his principles in a very diverse and secular society. Jesus said you can't serve both God and Mammon. I agree. I think Huckabee needs to be a clergyman. Maybe he can make a bigger contribution in that role. A few have.

Boy, the CNN people and Keith Olbermann and truly stupid because they try to comment on bible passages without even trying to understand them. So ignorant are the "educated" people.

Thanks, everyone, for the reminder that CNN isn't for everyone. While it does say in the Bible that wives should submit to their husbands, it also says that husbands are to submit to Christ and serve in humility. This command was given to a group of Christ's followers, not the general public (although anyone is welcome to subscribe to this practice). Huckabee is not telling any women (or men) how to handle their marriages, but he and his wife should be permitted to handle their relationship in the way they see fit.

So, the choice is between a Bible thumper, a flip-flopping Mormon and a thrice married, dresses up in drag, New Yawker. This is the best the repubs have to offer??

Its interesting how the previous verse is always left out. Ephesians 5:21: "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ". This is not a one sided "wives, do what your husband says". These verses are urging the husband AND wife to do all things in the best interests of the other.

Perhaps people should research the issue before throwing out a knee-jerk reaction.

Travis said, "I don't see why this should matter in terms of his candidacy. It is a personal choice. Or is there a religious litmus test in this country?"

Why, yes, Travis, there is, and you're the one insisting on it. Atheists have always agreed ("graciously submitted"???) to having only believers in high office. Would you be equally gracious and accepting of having a long string of non-believers? I didn't think so.

Sounds like to me he is just following what the bible commands. He is not wanting to impose his beliefs on others nor has he held women back in the work force. This is only his personal belief for his own family. Finally someone who stands by what they believe in and not change their views or beliefs for the sake of votes.

I believe the Bible states that wives should submit to their husbands but the next sentence is "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her" (in other words died for her) Eph 5-25 - Sounds pretty mutual to me…

And would it be ok for the wives be the "decider" while the husband to graciously submit? Or is this all predestined by the x and y chromosomes?

"because of my strong traditional view that women should be treated with respect and dignity and not subject to the kinds of abuses that could occur in combat."

We live in the twentith century in the USA. Women are best able to determine if they are willing and able to be in combat. Last I checked, this great nation isn't using the draft system. If women want to go into combat, they should have that opportunity.

Huck has shown time and time again that he is a sexist, ignorant bigot. He does not represent me.

let's think about this. huckabee is a more conservative version of bush. bush has a 32% approval rating and has damaged the international reputation of the US almost beyond repair. why would i want to vote for huckabee? not that i would vote republican, but i definitely expect them to produce a better candidate

This whole issue is just more evidence of the liberal bias of the mainstream media. I would really resent it if it weren't for the fact that reality itself seems to have a liberal bias.

Wait - Huckabee thinks men and women 'are different' and espouses a biblical principal about women and men submitting to each other in their marriage? How hateful!!!

Hillary obviously missed this Sunday School lesson..

Oh but wait! Since all the jobs are going overseas and wages are actually going down in the US, women may be an equal one day! In pay, anyway!

Did I miss the part where Gov. Huckabee stated he will demand this of all married women? This is what he and his church belief. No one stated if president he will attempt to make this a policy. We are not a theocracy and yes I am a Christian!

I would like to see Mike Huckabee as a Southern Baptist minister go to Salt Lake City and pronounce to the country that he will not allow the Southern Baptist Convention determine how he will enforce the laws of the country, just as Kennedy and Romney defined their beliefs. I trust Southern Baptists less than either.

Can we just finally admit its time to elect Ron Paul? The media is against him and has kept his name underground, but he would be a truly great leader. Its time for the media to let his voice be heard.

So what does he think about single women running households? The Bible says a lot of things and has a lot of laws that we don't follow because the times have changed. Go Hillary!!!

Is it possible for this guy to make Bush look reasonable? It's 2007! Where do we get these throwbacks?

Please! Allow us to evolve as a people and leave this malignant belief system behind us!

People in society or to hung up on stupid thigs. In all honest I want my fiance' to submit to me as I to the Lord. That is biblical but many people want take the time to understand it, just put it down. I don't doubt most women would cheerish a husband who submitted to the Lord and showed that same love gained from submission to Christ to their wives. Wves would jump at a chance to submit to their hubands. Submission is to obey someone who has your best interest in mind. Did I say obey … I am sure there will be hell to pay for saying such a word. Well its the truth. Marriage is suppose to be sacred. Wife and husband is suppose to potray Christ and the Church. For this you nay sayers may have to read the bible to understand. What he is saying isn't out of place just misnunderstood. I love my soon to be wife and I thank God for her.

We have a moral code….because???
we have a Creator!

This philosophy is the recipe for a successful marriage….huh…maybe all the single parent households and divorces are the result of doing 'it' our way?

Go Huck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

excuse my typos

Once again, nobody understands or bothers to understand this biblical reference. Wives submitting to husbands as the Church to Christ, and husbands loving wives as Christ loves the Church are the same thing - living with sacrificial love for the other.

But of course entertaining what Christianity is actually about would be "backwards." How very open minded.

As an educated woman, wife, and a Southern Baptist, anyone who thinks that Huckabee's views (and the Southern Baptist's, for that matter) are anti-women, doesn't understand the Biblical view. I urge you to ask questions and find out the "True" meaning.

There is finally a candidate for Presidency that, if on the ballot, voters won't have to say… "Hmm, time to vote for the lesser evil" but as it seems, there are too many "Christians" in America today giving up on our nation to stand up and remember the truths of the Bible. I am not against gays, I would not be horrible to any who has had an abortion, but as a christian, one who stands up for what I believe, before the whole country is allowing their children to use any restroom they please in public schools, regardless of sex (as is now allowed by the signature of Arnold Schwarzenegger in California) I am going to stand for Mike Huckabee, because he is a man with real, fought for, values.

If you want to see the future, look at the past. This man's record speaks for it's self. Anyone who believes they can undermind his record is a partician hack!

This is mainstream Biblical teaching (St. Paul), of course there are those who like to pick and choose which teachings to follow and which to castigate.

Submission - "the act of submitting to the power of another". Submit -"To yield or surrender (oneself) to the will or authority of another". Mike Huckabee believes men have authority over women. And here I thought slavery was abolished in this country.

"As long as he is not doing anything to legislate this view on others, I don't see why this should matter in terms of his candidacy. It is a personal choice."

Don't be a sap. Huckabee's brainless, relgiously-fueled views will continue to attack women in many forms - such as, abortion rights and equal pay. Huckabee has ALREADY indicated that his religious views will influence his presidency.

"Or is there a religious litmus test in this country?"

Yes, there is, imposed by the extremist "christian" right, and it's a catastrophe that will end with the next general election.

You heard Huckabee say that you can't serve in a federal office without being religious.

Watch as the candidates try to bash Mike Huckabee before his lead solidifies.

Part of the reason I left Christianity years ago is that the religion is patently misogynistic and homophobic. It should surprise no one that the Huckster is both of these things as well. We don't need another theocratic president.

Could this article be more biased? The "submission" in Scripture is in the context of a marriage in which the man also submits to his wife in a different way - the way Christ submitted to the church by DYING FOR HER.

No woman should have to (graciuosly have to submit to their husband) We are a equal rights USA.. I would not vote for Mr Huckabee,as I am afraid he would bring HIS relgion into the presidency.. WOMEN are eqaul to men..Do they (submit to US??? NO.

I have watched Huckabee's interaction with people. He is not opposed to "women's rights."

This charge against him is silly.

ThirstyJon

Although I am pro-women's rights, I wonder how many women would support the view of a man being the "boss". I would guess that it's far more than you'd expect, and that is disappointing.

I am not a supporter of Mr. Huckabee, however the Bible does say that wives should submit to their husbands and husbands should love their wives. I adhere to these teachings - it's my personal choice! What is so bad about it? Of course secular progressives will not be able to comprehend it, and so be it. Also, this topic shouldn't be politicized - there should be no place for discussion regarding this issue in politics. Like I said it's a personal choice, period.

While I am a Christian and a Democrat, I do not believe in the whole "submit to your husband" philosophy. It's outdated and, as I recall, Eve was made from Adam's rib to be equal to him, not from his foot to be walked all over. That's my theory and I'm sticking to it.

When will our leaders quit making decisions that affect our entire country based on their religious beliefs? Not ALL Americans share the same views as Huck or "W".

I am very concerned about Mitt's religous affiliation and how his decisions will affect America.

Why is anyone surprised by this? The man is a Southern Baptist minister! Of *course* he thinks this, how could he not? Now, I find his position disturbing as a professional woman with a graduate degree but Huckabee isn't trying to court my vote. Personally, I hope that he ends up being the GOP nominee because I would like to, once and for all, get the agenda of the Christian Right out in front for all of America to see in all of its theocratic glory.

Hey Paula from Monroe, NC….do your homework, please. Islam does not blame original sin on Eve. Both Adam & Eve are equally responsible.

I work, I pay bills, but I also like to make sure my husband is taken care of. Do I 'submit' to him? I don't look at it as submission, because I am better at doing some things in our house(ie: scheduling things), and he is better at others (ie: organization). It works out perfect for US.

Dave, MI -
Dems no very well what the bible says on this topic. That the submission is to be more or less mutual between a husband and wife. Its the Southern Baptists that didn't get the meaning.

Kevin, Decoster -
Maybe if he emphasized "mutual" submission he wouldn't be under fire.

Are you kidding me Huckabee a front runner. What a joke. He is nothing more than a media fabrication. He has no money, no one in attendence at rallys. The media never shows his crowds because the only crowd is media.
Cnn would like you to believe that in a country of 300 million people that the best we can get is Gomer Pyle with bad teeth. Does this dude brush his teeth. "Ichy" Huck polled 1 % until he spoke at the Council of Foreign Realtions. Wake up America this guy isn't even worthy of the Nom nevermind president

Kevin DeCoster, Des Moines (December 13, 2007 4:49 pm)

quit playing dumb. huckabee's thinking is straight out of the middle ages, and that's not joke!

You know, people tend to equate being a Christian with being a weak milktoast. It requires great strength and resolve on a daily basis. How else to cope with the ignorance in these blogs when it comes to men and women loving each other, submitting to each other, being lesser to be greater. These are prinicples that not only secular folks have never heard of but that couldn't comprehend or put into practice if they tried. Most seculars revolve around the 'me first, my way, what ever I want' principle. Thinking of others is quite foreign.

Sounds like he could be a mormon, doesn't he?

Didn't know how close ole Huckabee and Romney really were………….

Ignorant Neo-Cons like this guy are the reason why we are suffering as a nation. If we are crazy enough to elect him then anyone with have a brain should move away. This country will become no better than Iran. It will just be the Christian version instead of the Islamic one.

If Mike Huckabee and his wife, as well as other Christians subscribe to this doctorine what is it to you. As Christians we are also taught to respect the rights of others to practice thier own beliefs. The intolerance of the anti-Christian crowd is telling, isn't it?

Yes, people are upset because he said men and women are different. You sure knocked down that straw man. I believe people are annoyed because he stated women must submit in a marriage. Have a different opinion ladies? Sorry, you have to go along with what the husband says. Hey, it's all balanced though. Some day he might have to 'sacrifice' himself in some vague fashion. It's all about balance.

Who cares. Remove the religious garbage from politics, separation of church and state, as it should be. Who give's a rat's behind? Here's a poll for you… Why not look up the stats on women who play the submissive role in the bedroom and like it, then tell me this story really matters. Any woman who says she likes her husband to be whipped is also not happy in the relationship. Call me what you want, I could care less. Because women are not fantasizing about, or lining up to be with, the emasculated-boy-librarian… They are drooling over the guys like me, the ones with 6 pack abs. And you know it.

With all the problems our nation has now, the war, the economy, the mortgage crisis, our lost standing in the world, the debate over torture, health care etc.; all these GOP candidates (and the press too, apprently (can do is argue about religion?

" The only problem with Baptists is that they are not held under water long enough."
Mark Twain

I'd be curious to know what Mr. Huckabee thinks should happen to women who don't graciously submit to their husbands.

If you think that 8 years of Alfred E. Newman in the White House was bad, wait and what happens if Gomer Pyle gets in there as well.

The "fundamentalism" and "traditional family values" of the lunatic fringe of the American evangelical movement has far more in common with the practices of "radical islam" than it would care to admit. Given a free hand, these whackjobs would gladly have women "at home, barefoot and prenant" "graciously submitting to their husbands' supposed "leadership". Now more than ever is the time to separate church and state! A vote for Huckabee is a vote for second-class cititzenship for women. Go back to your church Mr. Huckabee. We won't have you in the White House!

dave atlanta georgia,,,,, are you serious?? your kidding right ?? If not I ask you,, Who is Condoleezza Rice

I have seen comments from Huckabee's supporters saying he wouldn't let his religious beliefs influence his decisions in leading the country; however, he has publicly made comments that he would fight to ensure our constitution is amended to protect marriage between a man and a woman, and he would fight to have Roe Vs Wade overturned. So he's not letting his religious views dictate his decisions?

Excuse me Republicans — and Democrats — we ARE NOT electing First Prophet here! We are electing a person to uphold the constitution and the Bill of rights. If a candidate can't do that without invoking mystical sky daddies and 1950s sexism and racism, then he or she has NO business running for president of a country that is diverse.

What part of freedom don't these sanctimonious republican pharisees get?

Jesus, Mary, Joseph…Please no more religious freaks running for President.

Our current situation should be enough proof of this. Going forward, anyone that these freaks support should be outsted.

I find the mix of Evangelical Christianity and for that matter any religion and politics offensive. Anyone who believes a literal translation of the Bible should not be President in my opinion. Too narrow, too stifled, to rigid for this country. We need to grow and learn with the influx of new people and cultures -one size does not fit all!

Mike Huckabee's view is not anti-woman. The Baptist view that women should submit to men is listed alongside the view that men should cherish and love their wives. In other words, women submitting to men should not make a difference in a healthy relationship because the husband will discuss every decision with the wife and will make the decision that is in her best interest. This does not permit abuse or take away the woman's right to have her opinion count in the relationship. It gives one member of the couple the end say in topics that should be thoroughly discussed before a decision is reached. Like Travis from Ohio said, this is a personal decision that is to be made within a couple and despite my pro-woman point of view I also support this division of roles within a marriage. This view point is not oppressive or in any way Anti-Woman, and Mike Huckabee has shown from his past and from current statements that his position does not keep him from treating women as equals to men, especially in politics. The only issue his opinions seem to effect is whether should be involved in combat- a controversial issue regardless of religious viewpoints.

hey guys i tell ya what i was born and raised in a alabama southern baptist church. you think this is scary. you guys aint seen nothing yet. do yourself a favor and go to a real southern baptist church. not only are they a little off but most people i know were hypocrites. if you do go and your gay dont tell them you may not make it out alive!

I don't see anything wrong with women being obedient. There can be only one "General" in any organization, wether it is a household or a large corporation. That doesn't mean that the man shouldn't take into consideration what the woman thinks, since she may on occasion have a valid concern. How is it that common sense gets thrown out the window every presidential election season?

This is somewhat shameful. Using the Bible as a smokescreen for your beliefs is inappropriate; this is 2007 and political candidates should not hold such positions. The Bible was written nearly 2,000 years ago - gender relations have changed a bit (thankfully), last time I checked. As some others have said, once this view is advocated publicly, like in a newspaper ad (!), then it rightly becomes susceptible to scrutiny and criticism. If Huckabee and his conservative cronies want to keep this private, they should shut up and stay away from the pages of USA Today. Once they cross that threshold, the gloves come off and the decent elements within Western civilization should chastise them endlessly.

Boo. I'm sorry to say that politics and talk show hosts should not mix. You took the entertainment off the tube and now I don't trust you, don't watch you, don't care, etc. Obama was my very last choice and now he is no choice at all.

C'mon guys, give the poor guy a break. Just as Mike wasn't aware of the way HIV was transmitted in 1992, and so could be excused for his wanting to "isolate" HIV infected individuals, we must also forgive him for not realizing we had exited the 12th century in regards to women.

I am certainly NOT a supporter of Huckabee (primarily because I don't think his record, accomplishments or leadership ability hold a candle to Mitt Romney), BUT I do have to take a stand against the short-minded responses being made here. The topic is different, but the criticism of his religious beliefs is no different than all the ignorant, bigoted, hateful stuff written to try to tear down Mitt Romney. These are Mike's religious beliefs and he's entitled to them. Moreover, until (and unless) he translates these beliefs to policy there is no reason why they should be used for or against him–just as it should not matter one iota whether Mitt Romney believes the Book of Mormon to be true or whether you consider him a "true" Christian.

Stop it people! There are plenty of valid reasons why Huckabee is not who we want representing the GOP (soft on immigration, soft on taxes, soft on crime, poor judgment, lack of real accomplishments and leadership abilitye..). His religious beliefs don't need to be thrown into the mix.

From that old chestnut, the United States Constitution:
"…no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."
– Article 6, Clause 3

It's in the operator's manual, people.

Question to all Huckabee supporters:

You're so quick to point out that Huckabee can believe whatever is right for him and it doesn't mean he's going to push it on others as president,

Why did you refuse to allow the same consideration for Romney?

He's a conservative. By definition, he doesn't believe in human, much less, women's rights. It's the conservative way.

The man believes that the wife should graciously submit to her husband and you call him a sexist. Well there's a logical fallacy if ever there was.
To submit to someone doesn't make you lower than them.

MIke Huckabee, you sexist… I want you to submit to my wishes!! I'm sick of Evangelical propaganda dictating what I should or shouldn't do. I will not allow this man in the White House with my vote.

For all of the women or men who do not think that a woman should not submit to their husbands or allow their husbands to lead the family with the help and support of the wives; ask yourself this. "Should I submit to my boss on my job." Would you show more respect to your boss just because he is giving you a paycheck?

Mr Huckabee needs to get with the times. Women are equals, not subservients. Is he trying to eliminate half of the voting population?

Buck up there fellow libbies..
This also means Huckabee believes Bush will be held accountable before God as the current USA head of household. Gotta love that..

Strip the "servant leadership and wives submit" of it’s fancy words and phrasing and it still comes out the woman in the kitchen, barefoot and pregnant.

If Huckabee gets the nominee, I am switching to support the Dems in revenge for all his anti-mormon smears.

Women will get an abortion whether or not our president is republican or democrat.

Gays will embrace their lifestyle whether or not our president is rep or democrat.

Politicians will continue to spend our tax money, republican or democrat.

Our laws on the books do not stop this behavior. Presidents do not stop this behavior. We elect them to be our leader and to be a moral example. Huckabee is a relious bigot and is not a good example. He deserves this litmus test, for dishing it out!

he isnt going to win…..so who really cares….as for the baptist convention BS….only crazy's and people with an inferiority complex need their wives to submit to them….

Shove it Huck!

What Huckabee says is true. What this statement lacks is a wise explanation. Give the man a chance to speak before you persecute him. How quick to judge and boast in your arrogance.

So far I think there is only one "front runner" that I've heard of that doesn't have past issues or statements that bug me. When will anyone make anything of it who know?

Please lock him away with Jesse Helms and let them rot away in their own little world of the past!!!

Cable King Pittsburgh PA,

I agree your mouth needs a good cleaning!

So this may just shed some light bout why he wanted that rapist who had "converted" to his religion released. Women should submit…. was there a hidden bias toward the man who forced himself upon someone and not the female victim?

Huckabee gets attacked for being faithful to what the Bible teaches. The other candidates get attacked for how much they have stolen, how much dope they have smoked, or how immoral they have been. See any difference?

This country is going to hell in a handbasket. Glad I am not going down with you.

Sounds like a throwback to the subservient 1950's where the little woman stayed at home cleaning house and cooking all day wearing a dress and a pearl necklace waiting for the big breadwinner man of the house to come home. Or keeping the subservient wife barefoot and pregnant. We didn't burn bras in the 1970's and come as far as we have to turn back now.

I am a woman and I will never "graciously" submit to my husband. Huckabee makes me sick by thinking women are a lower class and less worth than men are. Men would do nothing without women. Have some respect for women!

What a dirt bag. He doesn't even deserve to be able to run for president and represent men and women of the united states. Maybe he can be president of one of those countries that punish the women for being raped

The more I learn about Mike Huckabee the more I don't want him to be the president of the United States. I am more worried about him paroling convicts (how does this make America safer??), raising taxes, and giving away tax dollars to illegal immigrants than his views on marriage.

Mitt Romney did not parole any convicts, did not raise taxes, and voted against giving illegal immigrants tax payer money.

Huckabee has a degree in theology.

Mitt has two graduate degrees from Harvard - one in law, the other in business. He graduated from both with honors. Intelligent, conservative, successful. Mitt Romney is clearly the better choice for conservative voters.

Mike Huckabee is a breath of fresh air,
a man who tells it like it is. Washington and the Country needs his
positive approach to lead us into the
future.
Gary in Andover, MN

I like the way Huckabee answers question; he gives simple but smart answers. I liked his answer about Jesus who was smart not to run for any office …

Mike Huckabee is an attractive vote to a 26 year old Christian, and Black Democrat! He is real! And a glass of fresh water in the face all those phonies with fake cover ups! Give the under-dog a chance to run and succeede!

Never in the history of humanity, women have degraded themselves so much, that they are now demanding equality with men.

So, he made a general statement from the B-I-B-L-E. He did not threaten a political mandate.

Every canidate on the ballot is of some Christian denomination…all of their Bibles have this line in it (which of course continues on to value fairness in a marriage).

I also have not seen response to the racist creed Obama's chirch holds.

It will be so awesome when Hillary is President and Huckabee has to 'graciously submit' to her 'servant leadership'.

A person still holding such an archaic notion has no business leading the country.

"They always think appointing women and minorities to high positions makes up for advocating policies meant to keep them from advancing." What policies are you talking about? If appointing women and minorities to high position is not good what do you want to happen and what have the Democrats done differently if anything? High positions means….. baking cookies? Your statement doesn't make sense.

Huckabee is beginning to remind me of the Rev Jim Bakker. And he is starting to use code words to talk to potential evangelical supporters: I am the CHRISTIAN candidate to get away with pointing out that Romney is a Mormon without actually saying it. Surprisingly a lot of people do not know Romney's religion in spite of the media's best efforts to talk about it daily. And a lot of people do not care what his religion is.

cnn keeps making refreshes when I am reading and i lose track of where I was. I wish i could turn off the refresh.

As a Catholic I blame the religous fanatics for all this religious talk. If they wouldn't push there views on everyone we wouldn't need to have this discussion about religion and politics. Keep your religous views at home and in your church. At least thats what Jesus would have done.

If you think that Christians are misogynists because the Bible says "wives, submits to your husbands"…you aren't paying enough attention to the entirety of the Bible

its a book, not just a collection of verses that can be taken individually -thats why if you read the whole thing, you'll have a better view of it

with that said, husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church…and Christ loved the church by putting himself BENEATH the church

THATS why a woman should submit to her husband, because her husband submits to God and puts his wife ABOVE himself- it has nothing to do with male chauvinism; the Bible teaches that men are to put their wives first, not browbeat them into submission as if it were a bad thing

I dont know if he means that a woman should be supportive of a servent. I as a Christain know what that bible passage means. However, I will say that many men point out just such passages as excuse for thier wives to wait on them hand and foot and have no opinion. I doubt anyone that wants to lock up AIDS patients and has such little compassion for human rights would blink at womens rights. Funny how he winks while he questions Mitt ROmneys faith yet he is so hypocritical about his own faith. I hope Mitt Romney wipes the floor with this guy.

… all the religious candidates state that their religion is part and parcel of who they are and what they do. They can't help working for legislation that supports their beliefs. Bush and stem-cell research is one example. His beliefs shape his agenda.

… hope we don't go back to barefoot in winter and pregnant in summer style of submission: also, didn't the early Mormans quote the submission phrase as an excuse for polygomy? I remember the Utah religious leader also quoted that verse as he married a 14 year old to her cousin.

You people are downright dangerous. The Bible is a document developed by several thousands of different groups to fit their desires. The Bible your said faith reads is not the same as the orginal Bible, which ironically is the Jewish Torah. Before you start calling us stupid over our ideas, look how weak you text is. The Bible is an historical document that presents the general ideas of said religion, and its modern meaning is vastly different than the orginal intent. While I have trouble believing in God, I find that using natural logic and morals shows me that I am right, as well as historical evidence. It's fairly hard to lie when dealing with science that is tested, so please don't try.

Women are equal to Men
Anyone who says otherwise is defined as a sexist, either way.
Either fess up to the truth, or stop talking.

Much Love to you all!

How will a minister help the nation resolve it's economic problems? Why not choose as President somebody who has spent his entire professional career in the business world? I, like many other Americans, place the health of the nation's economy as my #1 driving factor in influencing my vote for 2008. If Romney can be even a tenth as successful with the nation's economy as he has been in private business, he will have done very well indeed.

Huckabee = Bsuh
Scarry!

Are'nt these the same people who think Disney World is evil and should be boycotted??
Do we really want this radical christian running our country?? We have one in Office now, and its not working!

Travis, Columbus, OH posted this:
"My wife and I also subscribe to this Christian doctrine regarding the marital relationship. If Mr. and Mrs. Huckabee believe that and decide to practice it in their home and advocate it in their church life, that is their choice. As long as he is not doing anything to legislate this view on others, I don't see why this should matter in terms of his candidacy. It is a personal choice. Or is there a religious litmus test in this country?"

Oh please Travis, someone like you is now going to complain about a religious litmus test in this country? What this issue does is speak volumes about a persons character. When they use their so called "Christian" virutes to excuse their belief that they hava a God given right to dominate someone else it does and should give the rest of us pause. If your wife and Huckabee's wife feel the need to be treated as second class, I guess it's up to them. But many of us really dont want to have a President who holds such abhorrent beliefs.

All of you good Christian women who are posting to this thread need to go ask your husbands or fathers what your opinion should be before you post anything. Are you doing that? I don't think so. Better yet, let them do the posting. I'm sure you have some mending that needs to be done.

I read a bunch of the negative comments about Huckabee saying he's old fashion and doesn't live in todays world. Sorry but if my chose is old fashion or today I will ALWAYS pick old fashion. Nothing about today's culture is worthy of history. Maybe if folks focused on old fashion morals (yeah look that word up I'm sure it's foreign to a lot of you) and serving your fellow man we wouldn't have as many killings in big cities, unmarried mothers