Comments on: S.C. poll: Huckabee bolts to top of GOP; Obama cuts into Clinton lead http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Barbara Atchley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-283960 Barbara Atchley Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:30:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-283960 Women want Hillary in the Oval Office??? I don't think so. I am a woman and here is what I do not what. - a carreer politician who owes favors to everybody who has scratched his (OR HER) back in the past. -I do not want a crooked business man who's company has bought and paid for Clear Channel Communications (the voices of conservatives for years) Follow the money if your smart enough and find out who is in bed with who before you cast your vote. Research the following and tie it all together.... its very interesting indeed! Bain Capital Clear Channel Communications Fox Radio McCain-Feingold Act (reform on soft money , ha - they did nothing to reform the 527 groups where millonaires still channel their advertising money anomiously.) Fred you say? - "Thompson spent nearly two decades in Washington as a lawyer-lobbyist". Take a wild guess who his buddy's are! Women want Hillary in the Oval Office??? I don't think so.

I am a woman and here is what I do not what.
– a carreer politician who owes favors to everybody who has scratched his (OR HER) back in the past.

-I do not want a crooked business man who's company has bought and paid for Clear Channel Communications (the voices of conservatives for years)

Follow the money if your smart enough and find out who is in bed with who before you cast your vote.

Research the following and tie it all together.... its very interesting indeed!

Bain Capital

Clear Channel Communications

Fox Radio

McCain-Feingold Act (reform on soft money , ha – they did nothing to reform the 527 groups where millonaires still channel their advertising money anomiously.)

Fred you say? – "Thompson spent nearly two decades in Washington as a lawyer-lobbyist". Take a wild guess who his buddy's are!

]]> By: Danielle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-283584 Danielle Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:14:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-283584 Come on America! Do your own research; don't rely on info given to you by ANY media... all of these candidates have websites... take 2 days and you can get a good idea of all of them... dem. & rep. I've done this, and it is my research-based opinion that Ron Paul is the right person for the job. He understands the economy better than anyone else! If Republicans are concerned about the economy they should vote for Ron Paul! Come on America! Do your own research; don't rely on info given to you by ANY media... all of these candidates have websites... take 2 days and you can get a good idea of all of them... dem. & rep.

I've done this, and it is my research-based opinion that Ron Paul is the right person for the job. He understands the economy better than anyone else! If Republicans are concerned about the economy they should vote for Ron Paul!

]]> By: SUZANNE ELLIS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-275038 SUZANNE ELLIS Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:31:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-275038 I hope and pray to GOD that the women in this country stand together and put Hillary in the White House. If you watched the Nevada debate last night she was clearly the winner. Hillary speaks like a president, she does'nt studder when answering any questions about anything, you know Obama is good at making a speech but he sure does'nt shine when asked a direct question. She is truely the one we have to put in office, none of the others even compare to her, she'll not only stand up for women's rights but also those of African Americans and Latino's, and I believe they know this. Yes this is definely historical, we've needed a woman in the White House for a long time,, and it could come soon enough for me, and I hope the women in this country will stand together and make history!!!!!!! I hope and pray to GOD that the women in this country stand together and put Hillary in the White House. If you watched the Nevada debate last night she was clearly the winner. Hillary speaks like a president, she does'nt studder when answering any questions about anything, you know Obama is good at making a speech but he sure does'nt shine when asked a direct question. She is truely the one we have to put in office, none of the others even compare to her, she'll not only stand up for women's rights but also those of African Americans and Latino's, and I believe they know this. Yes this is definely historical, we've needed a woman in the White House for a long time,, and it could come soon enough for me, and I hope the women in this country will stand together and make history!!!!!!!

]]> By: Charles Bentley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-267170 Charles Bentley Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:04:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-267170 I think Ron Paul has a broad appeal. He is a honest american. He is no fanatic except for Freedom I think Ron Paul has a broad appeal.

He is a honest american.

He is no fanatic except for Freedom

]]> By: dave brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-261458 dave brown Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:42:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-261458 Ron Paul stands for something and is not afraid to speak his mind. He's not just another talking head, PC U graduate. The media constantly attempts to stump Ron Paul, twist his words, and convince Americans that Ron Paul is not a legitimate candidate despite his outstanding, consistent record and his ability to demonstrate logic. If America was a business, we would be out of business, or at least headed in that direction. Sure, you can spend money you don’t have, but don’t forget you have to pay back your debts–with interest! What did our forefathers say about costly foreign entanglements? Here’s an idea: why don’t we focus on our own nation. Just a thought. Ron Paul stands for something and is not afraid to speak his mind. He's not just another talking head, PC U graduate. The media constantly attempts to stump Ron Paul, twist his words, and convince Americans that Ron Paul is not a legitimate candidate despite his outstanding, consistent record and his ability to demonstrate logic.

If America was a business, we would be out of business, or at least headed in that direction. Sure, you can spend money you don’t have, but don’t forget you have to pay back your debts–with interest! What did our forefathers say about costly foreign entanglements? Here’s an idea: why don’t we focus on our own nation. Just a thought.

]]> By: John Ottman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-261033 John Ottman Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:26:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-261033 I'm 43, and just when I was solidly entering the cynical phase of my life regarding American politics, along comes a cadididate who actually inspires my imagination, and that's Obama. I don't know for sure if Obama's the real deal, but he holds the greatest potential of changing not only how the world views America, but how we view ourselves. This is exciting. I'm 43, and just when I was solidly entering the cynical phase of my life regarding American politics, along comes a cadididate who actually inspires my imagination, and that's Obama. I don't know for sure if Obama's the real deal, but he holds the greatest potential of changing not only how the world views America, but how we view ourselves. This is exciting.

]]> By: Andre Mirabelli http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-257905 Andre Mirabelli Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:14:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-257905 CNN Opinion Research Corporation came out with a poll on 1/12/08 pitting various Democratic verses Republican candidates against each other. It shows that any Dem can beat any Repub except McCain. However, as is the want of the corporate media, they do not even ask about the one Dem candidate that has previously beat McCain in such polls, John Edwards. Edwards got more votes than any of the other Repub candidate in Iowa and NH and they ignore him because they can call the shots. He scares the corporate media too much for them to even mention his name in a poll or in the analysis of its results. That's why they own the media, to make sure that we balance 8 years of the far right doing whatever they want with 4 or 8 years of compromise so that we keep the Supreme Court and the rest of the government a nice friendly center right, which is how they get to keep the country where they want it. That is what the right gets away with calling the left wing media. CNN Opinion Research Corporation came out with a poll on 1/12/08 pitting various Democratic verses Republican candidates against each other. It shows that any Dem can beat any Repub except McCain. However, as is the want of the corporate media, they do not even ask about the one Dem candidate that has previously beat McCain in such polls, John Edwards. Edwards got more votes than any of the other Repub candidate in Iowa and NH and they ignore him because they can call the shots. He scares the corporate media too much for them to even mention his name in a poll or in the analysis of its results. That's why they own the media, to make sure that we balance 8 years of the far right doing whatever they want with 4 or 8 years of compromise so that we keep the Supreme Court and the rest of the government a nice friendly center right, which is how they get to keep the country where they want it. That is what the right gets away with calling the left wing media.

]]> By: Brdlady79 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-254316 Brdlady79 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:18:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-254316 As a resident of Arkansas, and a Republican, I can assure you that mike huckabee is no Republican. The huck has raised taxes, provided public benefts for illegals including many millions for illegal alens, plus $1.00 year rent for the mexican consulate in Little Rock, and encouraged the legislature to pass a bill to extend in-state tuition for illegals. No matter how much lipstick the Huck puts on the pig, trying to change his position on open borders/encouragement of illegal immigration - it's still a pig....he called Republican legislators in Arkansas "shiite Republicans" when they didn't buy into his liberal leadership. Now that's the making of a real President. Huckabee accepted many, many personal "gifts" - how many times was he brought before the Ethics Committee? Peopleo of South Carolina - and all of the US - look at his RECORD. Please do NOT be fooled by his charming fortune cookie quotes. This man is NOT A REPUBLICAN. At least not to this Arkansas Republican. He does not, never has, nor will he EVER, represent the Republican party that I believe in. As a resident of Arkansas, and a Republican, I can assure you that mike huckabee is no Republican. The huck has raised taxes, provided public benefts for illegals including many millions for illegal alens, plus $1.00 year rent for the mexican consulate in Little Rock, and encouraged the legislature to pass a bill to extend in-state tuition for illegals. No matter how much lipstick the Huck puts on the pig, trying to change his position on open borders/encouragement of illegal immigration – it's still a pig....he called Republican legislators in Arkansas "shiite Republicans" when they didn't buy into his liberal leadership. Now that's the making of a real President. Huckabee accepted many, many personal "gifts" – how many times was he brought before the Ethics Committee? Peopleo of South Carolina – and all of the US – look at his RECORD. Please do NOT be fooled by his charming fortune cookie quotes. This man is NOT A REPUBLICAN. At least not to this Arkansas Republican. He does not, never has, nor will he EVER, represent the Republican party that I believe in.

]]> By: hhkeller http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-249476 hhkeller Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:30:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-249476 Is Ron Paul joking? Is Ron Paul joking?

]]> By: Larry - Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-223332 Larry - Texas Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:52:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-223332 There are as many nutjobs posting here as on CNN. Ron Paul is electable? Give me a break. Give me some of what you are smoking. Huckabee is more, much more than just a Baptist Preacher. He is sharp, very sharp, and will beat Hitlery and YoMamma to shreds in any debate. Those of you who slam him and ask Who is this guy? need to do some reading and listening. Get some education for God's sake, turn off MTV. It's going to be interesting so stay tuned. There are as many nutjobs posting here as on CNN. Ron Paul is electable? Give me a break. Give me some of what you are smoking.

Huckabee is more, much more than just a Baptist Preacher. He is sharp, very sharp, and will beat Hitlery and YoMamma to shreds in any debate. Those of you who slam him and ask Who is this guy? need to do some reading and listening. Get some education for God's sake, turn off MTV.

It's going to be interesting so stay tuned.

]]> By: josh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-218223 josh Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:36:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-218223 They are all just politicians... Why can't we get back to the days when "normal people" like scientists and doctors are in positions of power? War-mongers and businessmen are NOT fit to lead this great country of ours. check out all candidates views at http://www.president101.com/politics/ .... it's easy seeing what everyone believes straight from their mouths, sadly most are all liars and fish out of water (flip flopping). They are all just politicians... Why can't we get back to the days when "normal people" like scientists and doctors are in positions of power? War-mongers and businessmen are NOT fit to lead this great country of ours.

check out all candidates views at http://www.president101.com/politics/ .... it's easy seeing what everyone believes straight from their mouths, sadly most are all liars and fish out of water (flip flopping).

]]> By: Matt McIntyre http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-206877 Matt McIntyre Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:40:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-206877 RON PAUL is the only hope for a free America. These poll numbers don't reflect massive grass roots support for Paul. There are 100's of thousands of normally apathetic voters (like me), who don’t show up on any polling lists, and who are tired of phony political rhetoric, fear tactics, expensive imperialist foreign policy, income taxes, an erosion of civil liberties, and a departure from our constitution. We will show up in droves to vote for our savior and you will all be shocked. WAKE UP, he is the best candidate since Regan!!! Huckabee is religious demagogue and if we elect Hillary it's: Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton. Spread Democracy around the world?! Let’s spread some here, first. Vote Ron Paul. RON PAUL is the only hope for a free America. These poll numbers don't reflect massive grass roots support for Paul. There are 100's of thousands of normally apathetic voters (like me), who don’t show up on any polling lists, and who are tired of phony political rhetoric, fear tactics, expensive imperialist foreign policy, income taxes, an erosion of civil liberties, and a departure from our constitution. We will show up in droves to vote for our savior and you will all be shocked. WAKE UP, he is the best candidate since Regan!!! Huckabee is religious demagogue and if we elect Hillary it's: Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton. Spread Democracy around the world?! Let’s spread some here, first. Vote Ron Paul.

]]> By: William http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-204150 William Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:28:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-204150 Where do they get these poll numbers from? I never get anything in the mail. I look around online, no place to take a poll. Don't go by the numbers these news sites give you. Try to take a poll yourself and you will see. Vote Ron Paul - he is the last hope for us, unless you want to convert to the Amero. Where do they get these poll numbers from? I never get anything in the mail. I look around online, no place to take a poll. Don't go by the numbers these news sites give you. Try to take a poll yourself and you will see.

Vote Ron Paul – he is the last hope for us, unless you want to convert to the Amero.

]]> By: Ryan, Rochester NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-195791 Ryan, Rochester NY Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:27:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-195791 thought this was a good article. http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZWIzYWI4NTBjYTc3NGE1OGEwYWMyZjE1NDZjOWVmMDQ= thought this was a good article.
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZWIzYWI4NTBjYTc3NGE1OGEwYWMyZjE1NDZjOWVmMDQ=

]]> By: Robin, Houston, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-192003 Robin, Houston, TX Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:34:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-192003 Everybody should know by now that Ron Paul is going to win the republican nomination. Everyone I have introduced him to ends up falling head-over-heels for him. A few months ago I would mention him and nobody knew who I was talking about -- now when I say his name I get a bunch of "yeah! I love that guy!" etc. He's the Grand Uniter between all political sects. No other repub has the kind of deep rooted support that Paul has. Everybody should know by now that Ron Paul is going to win the republican nomination. Everyone I have introduced him to ends up falling head-over-heels for him. A few months ago I would mention him and nobody knew who I was talking about - now when I say his name I get a bunch of "yeah! I love that guy!" etc. He's the Grand Uniter between all political sects. No other repub has the kind of deep rooted support that Paul has.

]]> By: rhys, Saint Petersburg FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-187850 rhys, Saint Petersburg FL Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:15:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-187850 Paul is in a statistical dead heat with everyone but Huckabee. Everyone knows that Paul's supporters are the most enthusiastic, and that polls are lagging indicators. I'm so excited. Watch Huckabee implode after he does well in the State that nominated Pat Robertson. Paul is going to take South Carolina. 3rd in IA 2nd in NH 1st in SC Vote for the Constitution. Vote Ron Paul. Paul is in a statistical dead heat with everyone but Huckabee. Everyone knows that Paul's supporters are the most enthusiastic, and that polls are lagging indicators. I'm so excited.

Watch Huckabee implode after he does well in the State that nominated Pat Robertson. Paul is going to take South Carolina.

3rd in IA
2nd in NH
1st in SC

Vote for the Constitution. Vote Ron Paul.

]]> By: Stephen Haddonfield,NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-184897 Stephen Haddonfield,NJ Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:27:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-184897 Ron Paul is within the "margin or error" of the other top tier candidates when will they start giving him the press he has earned? I should be thankful it is at least mentioned in this article. Ron Paul is within the "margin or error" of the other top tier candidates when will they start giving him the press he has earned? I should be thankful it is at least mentioned in this article.

]]> By: levotb Oakland, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-184804 levotb Oakland, CA Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:44:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-184804 Ask yourselves: Would the liberal MNM and RINO Fox folks be falling all over themselves about the Huckster if they believed he was a real conservative and not a liberal just like them? No! They are deathly afraid of Tancredo, Hunter and Paul because these three candidates have fiercely loyal followers and want to seriously change things. The MNM wants the status quo (more illegal aliens invading from Mexico, more trade with Red China), which is why they marginalize these three candidates. Ask yourselves: Would the liberal MNM and RINO Fox folks be falling all over themselves about the Huckster if they believed he was a real conservative and not a liberal just like them? No! They are deathly afraid of Tancredo, Hunter and Paul because these three candidates have fiercely loyal followers and want to seriously change things. The MNM wants the status quo (more illegal aliens invading from Mexico, more trade with Red China), which is why they marginalize these three candidates.

]]> By: Matt, Dallas TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-184111 Matt, Dallas TX Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:09:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-184111 Hm. You know, we'll actually buy a lot of your BS excuses for downplaying Dr. Paul, but I don't believe that you really are unable to count to six. Hm. You know, we'll actually buy a lot of your BS excuses for downplaying Dr. Paul, but I don't believe that you really are unable to count to six.

]]> By: New Brunswick, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183936 New Brunswick, NJ Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:50:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183936 Ron Paul is actually a lot higher. He has fans everywhere. Don't let the mainstream media fool you! they should realize that Americans have awoke from their slumbers! Huckabee isn't that popular, the MSM wants the Dems to crush him (because he is so pathetic) and are scared of Ron Paul! Why do you think we have all these candidates now mocking RP, talking about the income tax and preaching the constitution! Ron Paul is actually a lot higher. He has fans everywhere. Don't let the mainstream media fool you! they should realize that Americans have awoke from their slumbers! Huckabee isn't that popular, the MSM wants the Dems to crush him (because he is so pathetic) and are scared of Ron Paul! Why do you think we have all these candidates now mocking RP, talking about the income tax and preaching the constitution!

]]> By: j.r. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183723 j.r. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:04:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183723 gone with clinton! why do you think she should be president? She looks tired already. gone with clinton! why do you think she should be president? She looks tired already.

]]> By: Val Davydov, Agawam, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183705 Val Davydov, Agawam, MA Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:41:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183705 Jeremiah, I am definitely voting for ROMNEY too! NO Huck and Chuck in the White House! Jeremiah, I am definitely voting for ROMNEY too!

NO Huck and Chuck in the White House!

]]> By: Indy in AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183665 Indy in AZ Sat, 15 Dec 2007 03:49:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183665 And this too, shall pass. And this too, shall pass.

]]> By: Lourie Salley, Salley, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183627 Lourie Salley, Salley, SC Sat, 15 Dec 2007 03:00:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183627 Romney and Thompson have lost points, and Huckabee and Ron Paul have gained in South Carolina, largely as a result of Ronmney's insulting remarks about the Confederate flag.All over the South Carolina, signs are appearing, that say "Dump Romney" or "Dump Thompson", and "Dump McCain" with the Confederate flag.Signs are going up that read, "Romney-Carpetbagger", and "Thompson-Scalawag".Laugh if you will, but politicians court political suicide in the South by insulting Southerners and their flag Romney and Thompson have lost points, and Huckabee and Ron Paul have gained in South Carolina, largely as a result of Ronmney's insulting remarks about the Confederate flag.All over the South Carolina, signs are appearing, that say "Dump Romney" or "Dump Thompson", and "Dump McCain" with the Confederate flag.Signs are going up that read, "Romney-Carpetbagger", and "Thompson-Scalawag".Laugh if you will, but politicians court political suicide in the South by insulting Southerners and their flag

]]> By: Mike, Provo, UT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183445 Mike, Provo, UT Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:06:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183445 If Huckabee manages to take Iowa and South Carolina, there's little doubt that Giuliani will take most of the rest of the nation and end up with the nomination. However, if Romney can manage wins in the early states there's a good chance he can ride the momentum to a national win... I think that's what it comes down to. If Huckabee manages to take Iowa and South Carolina, there's little doubt that Giuliani will take most of the rest of the nation and end up with the nomination. However, if Romney can manage wins in the early states there's a good chance he can ride the momentum to a national win... I think that's what it comes down to.

]]> By: Felicia, North Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183439 Felicia, North Carolina Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:58:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183439 Yikes! Has anyone been paying attention to WHY Huckabee has taken the lead? Romney had a lead in 4 key early states and has lost most of this lead due to the "religion card" Huckabee has played. You don't have to agree with Romney's Mormonism, but there should NEVER be a religious test and smears put on a candidate that has occured in the last month. Romney clearly has the most experience out of the GOP Candidates and is a clear trouble shooter when it comes to cleaning up a mess. Yikes! Has anyone been paying attention to WHY Huckabee has taken the lead? Romney had a lead in 4 key early states and has lost most of this lead due to the "religion card" Huckabee has played. You don't have to agree with Romney's Mormonism, but there should NEVER be a religious test and smears put on a candidate that has occured in the last month. Romney clearly has the most experience out of the GOP Candidates and is a clear trouble shooter when it comes to cleaning up a mess.

]]> By: Rich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183345 Rich Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:33:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183345 Someone plz teach Huck ho to brush his teeth. Run the country what joke Don't all you people know this is all BS CNN PROPAGANDA Someone plz teach Huck ho to brush his teeth. Run the country what joke Don't all you people know this is all BS CNN PROPAGANDA

]]> By: J Williamson, Buffalo, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183343 J Williamson, Buffalo, NY Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:32:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183343 As far as Obama is concerned, I have a couple of thoughts, which may be right on the money - or not at all! My feeling is that the Obama campaign made a big tactical error by show-casing Oprah four weeks before the(Iowa) election. I think he's already hit his high-water mark and will drop 5 to 7 points by election day. He's opened himself (along with Oprah) to too much speculation and second-guessing. Forget phone numbers and email addresses - people will come out or they won't. Nothing new about this observation. Yes, I do believe the Obama campaign should have done the "Oprah tour" in the closing days of the campaign and thusly rode to victory. No time for the negativity to fully set in. This doesn't speak to the highest ideals of human nature, but, after all, we're talking American presendential politics here. P.S. For those of you out there who are entirely mesmerized by this presidential section process, may I recommend getting a copy of "Making of a President 1968," by Theodore White. I'm guessing it's long out of print, but if your local library is worth its salt, they should have a copy on file. Hubert H. Humphrey - now THERE was a candidate. As far as Obama is concerned, I have a couple of thoughts, which may be right on the money – or not at all! My feeling is that the Obama campaign made a big tactical error by show-casing Oprah four weeks before the(Iowa) election. I think he's already hit his high-water mark and will drop 5 to 7 points by election day. He's opened himself (along with Oprah) to too much speculation and second-guessing. Forget phone numbers and email addresses – people will come out or they won't. Nothing new about this observation. Yes, I do believe the Obama campaign should have done the "Oprah tour" in the closing days of the campaign and thusly rode to victory. No time for the negativity to fully set in. This doesn't speak to the highest ideals of human nature, but, after all, we're talking American presendential politics here. P.S. For those of you out there who are entirely mesmerized by this presidential section process, may I recommend getting a copy of "Making of a President 1968," by Theodore White. I'm guessing it's long out of print, but if your local library is worth its salt, they should have a copy on file. Hubert H. Humphrey – now THERE was a candidate.

]]> By: Tim, Seattle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183147 Tim, Seattle Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:45:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183147 To Chris, Middletown, CT The cold war called and wants their rhetoric back!. The commies arent under your bed anymore and Red Dawn is just a movie. So put away your commie ray gun and socialist decoder ring and join the 21st century. I am tired of yawning at all your paranoid socialist diatribes. To Chris, Middletown, CT

The cold war called and wants their rhetoric back!. The commies arent under your bed anymore and Red Dawn is just a movie. So put away your commie ray gun and socialist decoder ring and join the 21st century. I am tired of yawning at all your paranoid socialist diatribes.

]]> By: aaron, minneapolis mn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183003 aaron, minneapolis mn Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:35:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-183003 Go GOPs!! Please vote for Huckleberry. Another idiot err I mean George Bush in the white house...perfect. Go GOPs!! Please vote for Huckleberry. Another idiot err I mean George Bush in the white house...perfect.

]]> By: Francesco Calco --Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182940 Francesco Calco --Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:04:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182940 ------------- -----Oprah Winfrey has been buying up young and middle aged white women for many years---waiting for the right moment to throw them into the black take over of America...With Obama now--and herself as the king-maker--she seems to have gathered in some 85-90 % of the black population to go along with the frenzie of "at last a Black savaior" to save us from the white boss man.....As Bill Clinton would do to Hillary ----should Barak be elicted----he would be sent to the salt mines--and the 'Oparh' would declair herself as the first ------ -- "Queen of America" ! -----

-–Oprah Winfrey has been buying up young and middle aged white women for many years-waiting for the right moment to throw them into the black take over of America...With Obama now–and herself as the king-maker–she seems to have gathered in some
85-90 % of the black population to go along with the frenzie of "at last a
Black savaior" to save us from the white boss man.....As Bill Clinton would do to Hillary --should Barak
be elicted--he would be sent to the salt mines–and the 'Oparh' would declair herself as the first --
– "Queen of America" !

]]> By: Ian, Eastham MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182931 Ian, Eastham MA Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:57:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182931 "Nobody can touch Romney when it comes to PROVEN ABILITY TO LEAD" Welcome to Mass and the proof that your wrong "Nobody can touch Romney when it comes to PROVEN ABILITY TO LEAD"

Welcome to Mass and the proof that your wrong

]]> By: G.M. Meadville, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182873 G.M. Meadville, PA Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:29:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182873 WHERE'S THE NEWSMEDIA'S COVERAGE OF THEIR DARLING RUDY'S CAMPAIGN SINKING LIKE A LEAD BOULDER?!!!...ENOUGH OF THE HILLARY BASHING ALREADY!!!!!!! WHERE'S THE NEWSMEDIA'S COVERAGE OF THEIR DARLING RUDY'S CAMPAIGN SINKING LIKE A LEAD BOULDER?!!!...ENOUGH OF THE HILLARY BASHING ALREADY!!!!!!!

]]> By: AJ, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182833 AJ, IL Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:11:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182833 When are most Americans going to stop deluding themselves? Most Americans care passionately about one or two issues and based the rest of their decision for a presidential candidate on personality and character. Huckabee and Obama have loads of personality and character. Hillary is still hanging strong due to her last name being Clinton and that she is a woman. Rudy is still hanging strong due to his association with 9/11. When are most Americans going to stop deluding themselves? Most Americans care passionately about one or two issues and based the rest of their decision for a presidential candidate on personality and character.

Huckabee and Obama have loads of personality and character. Hillary is still hanging strong due to her last name being Clinton and that she is a woman. Rudy is still hanging strong due to his association with 9/11.

]]> By: Greg, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182761 Greg, Phoenix, AZ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:46:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182761 It is not surprising that a former preacher is going to be in the lead in these single-issue voting states. The problem for Huck is that he has little chance to gain the votes of moderate Republicans (who will most likely support Giuliani due to his moderate social views and proven leadership capabilities) and absolutely no chance to gain the votes of independents (who don't vote for candidates who don't believe in evolution, suggest that sick people be isolated from society, suggest that women should be submissive to their men, etc. etc.) Given that Huck can only get the votes of the Christian conservative element, it means that he would have no shot whatsoever if seriously competing in a general election. Just look at how excited the Democtratic strategists get when they speak about Huck. He is to them, as Hillary is to the Republicans. It is not surprising that a former preacher is going to be in the lead in these single-issue voting states. The problem for Huck is that he has little chance to gain the votes of moderate Republicans (who will most likely support Giuliani due to his moderate social views and proven leadership capabilities) and absolutely no chance to gain the votes of independents (who don't vote for candidates who don't believe in evolution, suggest that sick people be isolated from society, suggest that women should be submissive to their men, etc. etc.)

Given that Huck can only get the votes of the Christian conservative element, it means that he would have no shot whatsoever if seriously competing in a general election. Just look at how excited the Democtratic strategists get when they speak about Huck. He is to them, as Hillary is to the Republicans.

]]> By: Dan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182670 Dan Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:13:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182670 Huckabee vs Obama Please let's have a battle of ideas not a Hillary vs. Rudy battle of sleaze. Huckabee vs Obama

Please let's have a battle of ideas not a Hillary vs. Rudy battle of sleaze.

]]> By: richard b Tampa Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182625 richard b Tampa Florida Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:57:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182625 whoops.... there still are a few thinking, decent amercians with a sense of moral bearing left. I guess Hollywood hasn't had quite enough time to brainwash all amercians yet. Are you getting the picture you self serving, professional Washington elites, Amercia isn't quite sold out completely, if a canidate like Huckaby can generate poll numbers like he is doing there may be some hope for this disfunctional, goning down the drain country yet! I LIKE MIKE!(and I dont mean Vick). whoops.... there still are a few thinking, decent amercians with a sense of moral bearing left. I guess Hollywood hasn't had quite enough time to brainwash all amercians yet. Are you getting the picture you self serving, professional Washington elites, Amercia isn't quite sold out completely, if a canidate like Huckaby can generate poll numbers like he is doing there may be some hope for this disfunctional, goning down the drain country yet! I LIKE MIKE!(and I dont mean Vick).

]]> By: Samantha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182602 Samantha Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:50:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182602 He's surging in GOP polls because when so called conservative chrisitians here the word Jesus they are automatically sold. While I admit there are problems in this country most of them will not be solved by a baptist minister president. I was raised southern baptist and most members are the most hypocritical and judgemental of any religion I've came into contact with. He's surging in GOP polls because when so called conservative chrisitians here the word Jesus they are automatically sold. While I admit there are problems in this country most of them will not be solved by a baptist minister president. I was raised southern baptist and most members are the most hypocritical and judgemental of any religion I've came into contact with.

]]> By: Ann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182597 Ann Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:49:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182597 It's not that Democrats don't like religion. It's just that they don't feel it.. It's not that Democrats don't like religion. It's just that they don't feel it..

]]> By: Rafi, NY NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182509 Rafi, NY NY Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:16:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182509 <b>22 percent told pollsters early primary results could help them decide.</b> Does anyone else think it's sad that more than a fifth of voters openly admitted that they'll vote for whoever the majority is, rather than thinking for themselves? 22 percent told pollsters early primary results could help them decide.

Does anyone else think it's sad that more than a fifth of voters openly admitted that they'll vote for whoever the majority is, rather than thinking for themselves?

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182501 Anonymous Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:12:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182501 Huckabee vs Obama sounds a lot better than Rudy vs Hillary Huckabee vs Obama

sounds a lot better than

Rudy vs Hillary

]]> By: Kelly, New Hampshire http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182474 Kelly, New Hampshire Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:00:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182474 Huckabee is a great candidate- like all voters should do- check his record, you can't believe all candidates when they say "I'll do this and I'll do that," you have to check their record. By the way - global warming isn't as bad as they say- we've had more snow up in New England in the past few weeks than ever- AND I just saw a program about how the artic ice is growing- the weather channel says it's a scam! I believe there is some to a certain degree- but not nearly as bad as they say. I love how people criticize others (like Bush) and have yet to even try and walk in his shoes- he's got the hardest job on the planet! Huckabee is a great candidate- like all voters should do- check his record, you can't believe all candidates when they say "I'll do this and I'll do that," you have to check their record. By the way – global warming isn't as bad as they say- we've had more snow up in New England in the past few weeks than ever- AND I just saw a program about how the artic ice is growing- the weather channel says it's a scam! I believe there is some to a certain degree- but not nearly as bad as they say. I love how people criticize others (like Bush) and have yet to even try and walk in his shoes- he's got the hardest job on the planet!

]]> By: Tom W - Dedham, Mass http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182472 Tom W - Dedham, Mass Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:00:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182472 This shows you how pathetic Mitt Romney's campaign has been. He has spent millions and was leading IOWA, NH, and SC for months. Now his lead has evaporated. Go Mike Huckabee. Posted By Chuck, Miami, FL : December 14, 2007 9:34 am First off "Chuck", he is losing his lead in the polls because of the moronic, bible thumping bigots who are supporting someone based on their faith. As a Christian who happens to lean Conservative, I am disgusted that these narrow minded fools are even associated with the GOP. Can you post some thinga that you like about Huckabee, some stances on issues? Maybe you like instate tuition for illegals, parole for convicted murderers, parole at an average of 1 every four days he was in office etc, etc among his "stances". Just like ROMNEY, I don't like ANY of those either. Nominate him Republicans and I am taking my vote to Obama or Biden. This shows you how pathetic Mitt Romney's campaign has been. He has spent millions and was leading IOWA, NH, and SC for months. Now his lead has evaporated. Go Mike Huckabee.

Posted By Chuck, Miami, FL : December 14, 2007 9:34 am

First off "Chuck", he is losing his lead in the polls because of the moronic, bible thumping bigots who are supporting someone based on their faith.

As a Christian who happens to lean Conservative, I am disgusted that these narrow minded fools are even associated with the GOP.

Can you post some thinga that you like about Huckabee, some stances on issues?

Maybe you like instate tuition for illegals, parole for convicted murderers, parole at an average of 1 every four days he was in office etc, etc among his "stances".

Just like ROMNEY, I don't like ANY of those either.

Nominate him Republicans and I am taking my vote to Obama or Biden.

]]> By: Jeremiah, Phoenix AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182454 Jeremiah, Phoenix AZ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:52:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182454 I'm getting concerned. It appears much of Huckabee's rise is due simply to the "likeabilty" factor. Are you kidding me people? We're going to elect the most powerful person in the world because "Shucks, we like to hear his Southern voice and his witty one liners."? Let's discuss records, accomplishments, vision, and capacity to bring about real change. <b>Nobody can touch Romney when it comes to PROVEN ABILITY TO LEAD.</b> He's been incredibly successful in business. He brought real vision and leadership to MA and he brought people together to bring about real change. How else do you explain balancing a budget deficit without raising taxes? Finally, he took a scandal laden, financially troubled Olympics and made them a huge success. Mitt Romney has shown time and again in everything he has done that he is a real executive capable of taking on big problems. I'm amazed when I read the posts that say "Mitt hasn't told us *how* he's going to do this or that.' Are you kidding? Of ALL the candidates out there on both sides, Romney is the ONLY candidate who has actually put a real health care in place. he doesn't need to speculate about how it might be done. HE'S ALREADY DONE IT!! Just like he did with health care, just like he did erasing a budget deficit without raising taxes, just like he turned around the Olympics and countless businesses…like he's *always* done, he'll lay out a clear plan, put the right people in place, and execute. <b>That's what we need people - A PROVEN LEADER.</b> I am definitely voting for ROMNEY! I'm getting concerned. It appears much of Huckabee's rise is due simply to the "likeabilty" factor. Are you kidding me people? We're going to elect the most powerful person in the world because "Shucks, we like to hear his Southern voice and his witty one liners."?

Let's discuss records, accomplishments, vision, and capacity to bring about real change.

Nobody can touch Romney when it comes to PROVEN ABILITY TO LEAD. He's been incredibly successful in business. He brought real vision and leadership to MA and he brought people together to bring about real change. How else do you explain balancing a budget deficit without raising taxes? Finally, he took a scandal laden, financially troubled Olympics and made them a huge success.

Mitt Romney has shown time and again in everything he has done that he is a real executive capable of taking on big problems.

I'm amazed when I read the posts that say "Mitt hasn't told us *how* he's going to do this or that.' Are you kidding? Of ALL the candidates out there on both sides, Romney is the ONLY candidate who has actually put a real health care in place. he doesn't need to speculate about how it might be done. HE'S ALREADY DONE IT!! Just like he did with health care, just like he did erasing a budget deficit without raising taxes, just like he turned around the Olympics and countless businesses…like he's *always* done, he'll lay out a clear plan, put the right people in place, and execute.

That's what we need people – A PROVEN LEADER.

I am definitely voting for ROMNEY!

]]> By: ron, stanta barbara, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182451 ron, stanta barbara, CA Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:51:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182451 Apparently Ed Rollins thinks Huckabee can win the Presidency. And if you dont know who that is or dont think that matters .... well ... Apparently Ed Rollins thinks Huckabee can win the Presidency. And if you dont know who that is or dont think that matters .... well ...

]]> By: Jon B Olathe KS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182444 Jon B Olathe KS Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:47:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182444 So much talk how people are "anti-christian" simply because the are a democrat or a republican who thinks Huckabee would be a disaster in the Whitehouse. What a crock. There is not big "anti-christian" movement out there. Its the 75% of the country that isn't overly religious evangelicals saying to you "keep you religion in you church and out of our politics" It's a pro-freedom message, not an anti-christian. You can practice what ever you feel to your hearts content, but when you start trying to push governemnt policies soley on religious merit it is oppressive to those who don't share your views of religion. Huckabee has said over and over (like his little spot ad in the Iowa debates wed) that "you cannot keep faith from influencing your decisions." THIS IS DANGEROUS. A president is to be the leader of free men not a congregation. So much talk how people are "anti-christian" simply because the are a democrat or a republican who thinks Huckabee would be a disaster in the Whitehouse.

What a crock. There is not big "anti-christian" movement out there. Its the 75% of the country that isn't overly religious evangelicals saying to you "keep you religion in you church and out of our politics"

It's a pro-freedom message, not an anti-christian. You can practice what ever you feel to your hearts content, but when you start trying to push governemnt policies soley on religious merit it is oppressive to those who don't share your views of religion.

Huckabee has said over and over (like his little spot ad in the Iowa debates wed) that "you cannot keep faith from influencing your decisions." THIS IS DANGEROUS. A president is to be the leader of free men not a congregation.

]]> By: Randy, Little Rock, AR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182439 Randy, Little Rock, AR Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:44:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182439 Its amazing that CNN will do no reporting on any of the ethics charges against Mike Huckabee. This is CNN corporate's dream candidate for Hillary because he will fall apart in the General. I have never seen a candidate with a worse Republican record and clear ethics violations make it so far. The MSM is really smart on this stuff. They know if they push a Christian to the front just like Pat Robertson, it will be our demise. At least in the past Republicans could take time to realize that Pat wasn't it, but now with a short Primary, the MSM knows that we won't have time to exam this guy, and if they just ignore the stories, no one will find out. Scares the heck out of me, its sort of the Liberal Media's revenge for having Bush for eight years. By the way folks,I live in Arkansas and Mike Huckabee would campaigned for 4 democrats in one cycle because these 4 republicans wouldn't vote for one of his tax increases. Huckabee is crazy and he threatens Republicans here all the time. I mean super creepy. Enjoy him as the nominee... Its amazing that CNN will do no reporting on any of the ethics charges against Mike Huckabee. This is CNN corporate's dream candidate for Hillary because he will fall apart in the General. I have never seen a candidate with a worse Republican record and clear ethics violations make it so far. The MSM is really smart on this stuff. They know if they push a Christian to the front just like Pat Robertson, it will be our demise. At least in the past Republicans could take time to realize that Pat wasn't it, but now with a short Primary, the MSM knows that we won't have time to exam this guy, and if they just ignore the stories, no one will find out. Scares the heck out of me, its sort of the Liberal Media's revenge for having Bush for eight years. By the way folks,I live in Arkansas and Mike Huckabee would campaigned for 4 democrats in one cycle because these 4 republicans wouldn't vote for one of his tax increases. Huckabee is crazy and he threatens Republicans here all the time. I mean super creepy. Enjoy him as the nominee...

]]> By: Ron, Kensington, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182434 Ron, Kensington, MD Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:42:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182434 Does anyone seem to forget the fact that Huckabee does NOT have ANY foreign relations and policy experience? Didn't anyone see Huck's idiotic, loose cannon comment on Imus when Imus asked him, "So do you think your having zero foreign relations experience will have an affect on your candidacy?" Huck's response was "You're right, I do not have any foreign relations experience, but I did stay at the Holiday Inn last night." Huckabee was trying to be "funny" but PEOPLE! This race is for the President of the United States, Leader of the free world. Huckabee is likeable, but does not have the experience of the other GOP candidates and will defintiely flop in Iowa. Iowan's are not going to fall for his "cute" little puns that his speech writers use to distract questions from foreign policy. Does anyone seem to forget the fact that Huckabee does NOT have ANY foreign relations and policy experience? Didn't anyone see Huck's idiotic, loose cannon comment on Imus when Imus asked him, "So do you think your having zero foreign relations experience will have an affect on your candidacy?" Huck's response was "You're right, I do not have any foreign relations experience, but I did stay at the Holiday Inn last night." Huckabee was trying to be "funny" but PEOPLE! This race is for the President of the United States, Leader of the free world. Huckabee is likeable, but does not have the experience of the other GOP candidates and will defintiely flop in Iowa. Iowan's are not going to fall for his "cute" little puns that his speech writers use to distract questions from foreign policy.

]]> By: That's Reality http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182416 That's Reality Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:34:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182416 To Brian, Rockwell, Texas - I'm glad Bush doesn't make his decisions based on how it will effect our "world standing". The world, as represented by the United Nations, is not going in the right direction. If it was the U.N. would have done something, long ago, about the genocide in Darfur, the human rights abuses in Viet Nam, China, N. Korea, to name a very few, and would do something about nations who violate nuclear arms agreements, rather than leaving such things up to anyone who dares stand up to the monstrous deception that is going on and YOU have fallen for. Check out what's really going on in the world and you'll understand the battle that Bush was courageous enough to become involved in. People who hate Bush haven't received all the facts but, evidently, only what certain media has to offer, or just can't discern what's really going on here. When you mention human rights, please don't forget the unborn babies; they really are human, also. To Brian, Rockwell, Texas -

I'm glad Bush doesn't make his decisions based on how it will effect our "world standing". The world, as represented by the United Nations, is not going in the right direction. If it was the U.N. would have done something, long ago, about the genocide in Darfur, the human rights abuses in Viet Nam, China, N. Korea, to name a very few, and would do something about nations who violate nuclear arms agreements, rather than leaving such things up to anyone who dares stand up to the monstrous deception that is going on and YOU have fallen for. Check out what's really going on in the world and you'll understand the battle that Bush was courageous enough to become involved in. People who hate Bush haven't received all the facts but, evidently, only what certain media has to offer, or just can't discern what's really going on here. When you mention human rights, please don't forget the unborn babies; they really are human, also.

]]> By: Jon Moulee, Black Oak, Arkansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182389 Jon Moulee, Black Oak, Arkansas Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:16:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/14/sc-poll-huckabee-bolts-to-top-of-gop-obama-cuts-into-clinton-lead/#comment-182389 How much of Huckabee's support is attributed to rapists hoping for a presidential pardon? How much of Huckabee's support is attributed to rapists hoping for a presidential pardon?

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