You are right all the way. Don't back off.

If anyone actually listen to meet the press on sunday, Romney wasn't supporting Bush's foreign policy. He just said it isn't right to attack an individual on such a personal way with such words and thinks huckabee should apoligize.

It isn't very classy at all to do such things and make it personal. Just as with Romney, I agree that it is a mess in how the war was handled and I believe Huckabee should apoligize for his comment. Someone who is so Proudly standing as a Christian, shouldn't belittle another individual with remarks on thier character.

"As a Christian, I and many of us here in Texas have pulled our support of Huckabee due to his hatefull comments regarding our President.

God commands us to pray for our leaders, not stab a fellow Christian leader in the back.

Posted By R. G., Dallas, TX : December 16, 2007 3:33 pm"

Wow, you say naughty things about one Texan and the rest don't like you? Well let me tell you something R.G., I am a Texan, fiercly proud of my state and my nation. A nation I proudly defend as a member of it's Armed Forces, and without hesitation, I consider the man in the White House to be the foremost EMBARASSMENT to the Lone Star State on God's green Earth.

His arrogance, his inability to articulate a coherent thought from one end to the other, his blind acceptance of dogma and Judeo-Christian hegemonic inevitability… it all makes the rest of us intelligent, moderate, NORMAL Texans seem like fools.

I pity any of you who call yourselves true Texans who continue to support a man who has trampled upon and forever sullied the good name of our state.

As for Mr. Huckabee, bless him for having the personal fortitude to stand up and kick some dirt in the face of "the company line". I don't like Republicans for the most part (and I'm not all that terribly fond of many Democrats), but Mr. Huckabee has at least shown himself, in this instance, to be a man of honor and personal integrity.

"As a Christian, I and many of us here in Texas have pulled our support of Huckabee due to his hatefull comments regarding our President.

God commands us to pray for our leaders, not stab a fellow Christian leader in the back."

Posted By R. G., Dallas, TX : December 16, 2007 3:33 pm

— RG Dallas, you give Christians a bad name. How is criticizing the President's policies "hateful" in any way?

People like you are not evolving…and certainly not advancing your religion.

Lemming.

I definitely agree with what Rafi from New York said. It IS scary when politicians are too afraid to criticize their own party. That just lets me know they are out to please the party and not the people, and yes Rafi, that is a very dangerous game.
That being said, what's not to like about the Huckster? He has the guts to question the president, HUCKABEE IS A LEADER and will go down as one of the great presidents in US History.

Huckabee does not have the brain power to understand that.

I am a muslim American and and support democrates all the time. However, I see hope in Mr Huckabee. He sounds authentic, honest, humble and compassionate. I think I will vote for him if Hillary is the Democratic choice.

omg…

All hail supreme leader ayatollah Huckabee.

Am I the only one that finds the prospects of a president/preacher a bit creepy? Can we please leave all the GOD Talk where it belongs — IN CHURCH– And discuss governing the nation please?

most of the people that call our president an idiot have not graduated from college, much less Yale or Harvard. Just because you do not agree with someone does not make that person an idiot. Posted By Arlen - Fort Worth, TX : December 17, 2007 11:35 am

are you really suggesting that Bush got into Yale and Harvard on his own merits? He was a legacy case and carried a 'C' average at that. To borrow a line from Ann Richards, Bush was born on Third and thought he hit a Triple. He's not an idiot b/c Democrats disagree with him but b/c reality has proven his arrogant policies so. Attacking a 3rd party (Iraq) who didn't attack you and then finding yourself in the middle of their civil war with no clear way out or to define victory is an idiotic move on the world's stage. Then again what did we expect from a man who had never left the country before he was President. If you think President Bush has been a good President with good ideas then well Arlen from Ft Worth, you're an idiot. Now you'll probably just brush that off but unfortunately for you it's true and unfortunately for the rest of us you vote.

For those that don't "have any knowledge of the Bible", Huckabee's advocation that women should be submissive to their husbands is consistent with the Bible supporting the inferiority of women. Women are not to talk in church, not "to teach or to have authority over a man" (1 Timothy 2:1), and are only worth 60% of monetary value of a man.

- Genesis 3:16 “Yet your desire will be for your husband, And he will rule over you."

"1 - He is sexist. Women should be submissive to their husbands? Good bye women voters"

You are obviously not a Christian or have any knowledge of the Bible. The greek word for submit means to "line yourself behind." Women should line themselves behind their husband. Don't go and undermine their husband. But in turn, men have to love their wife like Christ loves the church. If you know Christ love you would know that it is perfect. You know, love is patient, love is kind,…When husbands love their wives like they are suppose to even the femenist of women would "submit" to their husband.

Posted By Aaron, Indiana :

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And for those of us living in the 21st century, in a more enlightened age and a better understanding of the sexist remarks being made, let's ask this question — why aren't the husband "submitting" to their wives? After all, the wives run the home. Stereotypically, they handle the finances, take care of the kids, organize multiple groups into various activities — let's face it, women are great at multitasking which is why they make such great leaders. Why aren't the husbands submitting to their wives?

Apologize for making a critical statement??

We are AMERICANS. We have a right and a duty and an obligation to criticize our elected officials, even the ones who weren't actually "elected." We have a right to speak out against policy. We have a duty to look at these people who are supposed to be doing a job in Washington and tell them they're wrong. We have an obligation to stand up to those who would rip our constitution to shreds and tell them, "We'retired of it, and we're not going to take it anymore!"

Mike Huckabee DOESN'T STAND A CHANCE to win the Republican nomination. Do you know WHY? Because the Republican establishment won't allow it. They have already decided that it will be Mitt Romney.

"God does command us to pray for our leaders, assuming they share our Christian beliefs. The Clintons and most Democrats do not, therefore, we have no duty to pray to them. Only Republican Presidents have the unique Christian qualities. If you're not pro-life, pro-gun, pro-marriage, then you're not worth praying for.

Hunter in '08."

Posted By Jeremey, Casper, Wyoming : December 16, 2007 10:27 pm

In essence this is what modern republicanism and the American brand of "christianity"(which ceased being christian) has become. We didn't notice, but they declared "jihad" against everyone else some time ago and represent a far greater threat to our freedom than the Islamic fascist terrorist band they so resemble. Only the culture is different, but their thought processes are the SAME.

Huckabee should apologize for criticizing the sitting Republican administration. The line sounds more like something a democrat would say. In fact, when I took a closer look at Huckabee's record in Arkansas, he looked like a democrat then too!

I don't believe Huckabee should apologize for speaking the truth. However, its a shame that Huckabee-in typical politico fashion-decided to wait until thousands of brave American soldiers and innocent Iraqi civlians had to be murdered before he decided to speak out against the long-out-of-control Bush war machine. Political expediency once again takes precedence over values.

To K Wilkinson MG TX -

Are you that PC when "arrogant" is name calling? You tell me what he should have said then because I don't know what else to call it.

never say you are sorry for saying what you believe. Romney is a grand wizard of a cult of alien worshippers and wants you to believe the Huck is a fink but The Huck is the only man who knows how to speak the truth and spread the word or the Lard Jesus Christ.

Huckabee needs to apologize to the mother of the woman who was raped and killed by the convicted rapist that Governor Huckabee pardoned and released from prison.

"1 - He is sexist. Women should be submissive to their husbands? Good bye women voters"

You are obviously not a Christian or have any knowledge of the Bible. The greek word for submit means to "line yourself behind." Women should line themselves behind their husband. Don't go and undermine their husband. But in turn, men have to love their wife like Christ loves the church. If you know Christ love you would know that it is perfect. You know, love is patient, love is kind,…When husbands love their wives like they are suppose to even the femenist of women would "submit" to their husband.

"As a Christian, I and many of us here in Texas have pulled our support of Huckabee due to his hatefull comments regarding our President.

God commands us to pray for our leaders, not stab a fellow Christian leader in the back.

Posted By R. G., Dallas, TX : December 16, 2007 3:33 pm"

Come on R.G. from Dallas TX. You don't really mean that do you? As a fellow Christian I am shocked you would say that. So if a member in your church was, for arguements sake, having an affair, you would go up to him and say "Good job buddy, keep up the good work"? I sure hope not. Just because someone in the wrong happens to be a brother doesn't mean they should get a pass. What does Paul say about expelling thy immoral brother, or even sparing the rod. You have to point out their flaws so they can turn from them. That's what the Huckster is doing.

i applaud mike huckabee. on this one. you white folks [most] of you. bush and his vp. are the real american gangsters.and should get an oscar for leading us in to this war and looting all of the money from this war this war is costing where and why is this war costing so much ANSWER this cnn. we have air, sea, land, superiority so justify the cost and oh how come the bush family is worth billions now but prior to the 2nd bush presidency they weren't answer this ? cnn

If Christians had brains they would vote Ron Paul. Unfortunately Republican does not equal Conservative any more since the christian took over the party. Unfortunately we have to sit quietly while Iowa and NH get the most influence in the nomination.

"The former Arkansas governor said he has been a firmer supporter of the president than Romney, backing White House positions on the troop surge in Iraq, tax cuts, gun control, abortion rights and same-sex marriage when the former Massachusetts governor had not."

That pretty much says it all. He, and all you right-wing wack-jobs who have supported the current administration while it destroys this country from within, are….well….irrelevant. You don't have the brains of a toddler, who after bearing the consequences of touching a hot stove, knows enough NOT to do it again. You, on the other hand, continue to support the burning of our national hands on the hot stove of right-wing mis-administration. You guys lambast one of your own just becasue he sees a glimpse of truth through all the clouds of deception and lies? Maybe you should follow the vapid advice of the King George's spokesman, and concentrate on denouncing the [D]s. I mean, it is the [D]s who got us into this mess, right? What a joke!!!! You guys have had the presidency and both houses of Congress the last 7-8 years, and there's no way to hide just who is responsible for this massive screw up of lies and policy disasters

What we see here in this ticker thread is the truth behind the [R] candidates. Even as they appear to run away from the current mis-administration (who wouldn't right?), the first time they are challenged to show their right-wing credentials, we see that in fact they really do support the basic policies which have so degraded our nation these past 7-8 years. Those of us who see the corrupt choices the [R] candiates really pose, thank GOD a [D] will be in office come 2009. We'll let you people from TX, and their political bretheren, tackle the irrelevant question as to just which GOD that is.

And, oh by the way, you can welcome into your ranks of the irrelevant, that oh- so irrelevant x-[D] Lieberman. You [R]s have fun with him, since he did work out so well for the [D]s. I'll give you one thing though, he will raise the IQ in the room when he joins your caucus.

Huckabee looks Presidential, he should play down his religious beliefs, and not make comments about other candidates religious views…if he does these things, he should be in a good position to win.

Back off of R.G. dingdongs! He/she has every right to speak his/her mind. You dems are not just sheep but BLIND sheep at that! Your two frontrunner candidates don't even have a chance against the Repubs! It's just a matter of which one we like best! You have a carpetbagger user who moved to NYC just so she could run for Senator who IS a sheep for staying with her non-stop cheating husband and you have a man who has to campaign with Oprah, and he doesn't even know how to salute the flag! How sad is that? Those are your BEST choices. haaaaaa That is HILARIOUS!!!!

I read that article that was published and huckabee does owe our President an apology, whether he thinks so or not.
Its huchabee's righteous attitude that needs to be noted here.

Trang in Fremont said, I mean, if you are the party with 'God' by your side, wouldn't you want to lift up and help His people?

Republicans think God only loves Americans–and mostly just rich Americans. Republicans cut taxes for the rich, cut benefits for the poor, deregulate business at the expense of the public good and make war on foreign peoples.

I've lived in Arkansas my entire life and I have never heard any fellow Arkansan call Huckabee "Tax Hike Mike." Those that claim such are ignorant of the facts. Under his administration taxes were raised to improve our roads (90% of our our highways were repaired and went from worst in the nation to near the top). Taxes were also raised to improve education (this was mandadated by an Arkansas Supreme Court ruling that found our funding structure for schools to be unfair.) All of these tax increases were voted for on ballot measures. The people of Arkansas chose these increases and there's little the Governor could have done to stop them. Overall tax burden was lowered for the average family and revenues went way up under his administration in Arkansas.

He's not a bigot, and people here know it. He has principles and lives by them. According to the logic used by people to brand him a bigot, any Christian is a bigot if they believe what the Bible teaches. You can think homosexuality is a sin without hating homosexuals. Hate the sin, love the sinner. That's how Jesus operated. When he healed people out of compassion he sent them on their way and said, "go and sin no more." He didn't just heal them and give them a hand up and say "go about your lifestyle." Besides, there's a huge difference between opposing gay marriage and trying to outlaw homosexuality. I've heard no one suggest the latter. He's got a caring heart that is evidenced by our nation-leading child healthcare system, AR Kids First. He's a decent man.

President Bush reads from a teleprompter and says, "My policies have kept you safe."

For some reason 20% to 30% of Americans believe it.

Bill in Albany said, Romney thinks GW Bush's policies have been good for the country? Hmmm, interesting… I think that's all I need to know about Romney.

Indeed. But, did you read Huckabee's letter? While he criticized Bush roundly, his policies basically consist of "Do what Bush did, except more":

-Put more troops on the ground in Iraq and keep them there indefinitely.

-Increase spending on defense.

-Increase the size of our military even faster than Bush wants.

-Increase spending on foreign aid to Pakistan.

-Increase military action against the Taliban.

-Increase the urgency of the message that Americans need to fear Islam.

-Put conditions on Iran before establishing diplomatic relations.

Honestly, I expected more differences, considering how often he criticized Bush. But mostly, he seems to be saying he wants to make Bush's excesses more excessive.

Is Mr. Fleischer kidding??? "…he will serve Republican primary voters, and our nation, better if he focused his criticisms on the Democrats who will run against our eventual nominee and not on the President who has kept us safe…" SAFE????? Being a US citizen right now is without a doubt the scariest thing to be because Mr. Bush has caused irreparable damage to the US, starting with the Iraq misconduct to the treasonous act of allowing the name of a CIA operative who's husband was an Ambassador to be revealed…Mr. Bush, should be in jail for that act alone, anyone else who had allowed the name of a CIA agent to be revealed would have been sent to jail but under Mr. Bush’s fraudulent empire, it’s not a problem apparently.

Let me give Mr. Fleischer a little reality check here from one of the voters he speaks of, if Mr. Huckabee doesn't agree with Mr. Bush then he's on the road to being elected by the people. Wake up and smell the lies Mr. Fleischer, because we voters certainly have.

I am starting to like Ron Paul more and more each day! Huckabee doesn't have a clue of what this country wants. He supported Bush on many defected policies and now he wants to run the country. I hope the voters are not that stupid! Afterall, didn't he let a convicted rapist out while he was in office? Now, that's a good one!

Apologize? Christ, this is the first thing Huckabee has said that makes any sense!

Huck needs to be careful when making comments about other, he was not truthful telling the american how good he did on Ark. roads, Hell, I fly right out of my seat on I-530 trying to get across Arkansas!

Well it's about time! These are the times that the ancients have spoken, written and warned us about. Based on what has taken placed in the last 8-9 years or so, the American people are slowly arriving to the conscious of reality. My god giving wisdom is telling me that the people are craving for politicians like Huckabee and Paul to standup and call a spade a spade in the heat of battle. Not to sugar coat and spin critical issues but to challegence the status quo in order to march towards a brighter future.

In the near/far sight of order, there must be chaos.

Huckabee doesn't have anything to apologize for. If anything, this is helping him. Just look at Bush's approval ratings, if you want to get elected, the best thing for the GOP to do is to stay away from Bush.

To Jeremy in Wyoming.

I am a Democrat and obviuosly a much better Christian than you could ever hope to be. I pray for everyone, especially hateful people like you.

I know the bible well and for the life of me I cannot think of anywhere that the Lord says I need to be pro-gun!

God does command us to pray for our leaders, assuming they share our Christian beliefs. The Clintons and most Democrats do not, therefore, we have no duty to pray to them. Only Republican Presidents have the unique Christian qualities. If you're not pro-life, pro-gun, pro-marriage, then you're not worth praying for.

Hunter in '08.

Posted By Jeremey, Casper, Wyoming : December 16, 2007 10:27 pm

Arrogant, bigoted comments like the one above are exactly the reason this country is so divided. As long as Republicans and their supporters continue with the self-righteous, sanctimonious assertion that only they are Christians then they will not be getting my vote…and I'm a Christian.

The entire race for the Republican presidential nomination has turned into nothing more than a contest who can be the most bigoted and hateful. What I find particularly disconcerting is that the people who keep encouraging these candidates to show their ignorance and prejudice are hateful, hateful people like Jeremy of Casper, Wyoming, who pretend to call themselves Christians.

"As a Christian, I and many of us here in Texas have pulled our support of Huckabee due to his hatefull comments regarding our President.

God commands us to pray for our leaders, not stab a fellow Christian leader in the back"

God?? Does God also command you to kill innocent women and children in a foreign country? Does God command you to invade another country and start a war? You fanatical Christians are insanely UNAMERICAN.

Of course not, Huck. But how about apologizing for raising a son that likes to torture and kill animals? Bring loaded guns onto planes?

After saying the president has an "arrogant, bunker mentality.” Huckabee lost my vote for sure. That is so unbecoming for a pastor to talk like that.

The GOP owes this country more then just an apology. That anyone would still buy the the absolute BS they're selling is beyond comprehension. Their gift to this nation is the most pathetic excuse for leadership; unnecessary deaths of Americans and non-Americans, unnecessary debt for the majority of the population while they make their true constituents filthy rich, the immense dumbing down of the populace because this is what you need to perpetrate such devasting impact on a people and not have them outraged and in full rebellion. Our own "leaders" claim they do not need to follow the laws they create yet we should quietly submit to the endless stream of abuses of power we have witnessed for seven years? What have we become that this is acceptable to us? The Democrats are certainly no cure all but the GOP while claiming to be the party of God seems more like an instrument of the devil bent on our destruction. You think they've kept us safe? We're more hated and vilified then ever before and rightfully so - our "leadership" has behaved like a tyrant on the international stage and at home they've just been vile and inept. America is looking sad and in decline.

After enduring this sanctimonious greedhead as governor of Arkansas for more years than I care to recall, I'm amazed that more people haven't seen through Huckabee's all-style-no-substance carney act. The man may be likable on the surface, but he is completely out of his depth in the presidential race. Do some homework, folks. Start here:http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2007/12/17/JohnBrummett/
and
http://www.arktimes.com/blogs/arkansasblog/

He actually does have a brain of his own. I heard a pretty good answer from him on how to fix eduation in this country. Then I heard Bill Bennet call it an awful answer. Basically because he had thought about it instead of attacking the unions and the "liberals." He will never make it to be GOP nominee. He thinks too much.

Huckabee is just another right wing neocon hack like Sen. Craig, Sen. Vitter, Tom Foley and Ted Haggard.

Whenever you have to start your campaign commercials with "Christian Leader" you've already sold your soul.

I hope Hucky is the GOP nominee. It will be the final nail in the neocon coffin.

I wonder if that means that if elected Romney will continue the arrogant bunker mentality of the bush administration.

4 words: WHO IS RON PAUL?

Since when has Bush kept us safe? He's been starting wars, giving other countries reasons to hate us and ruining our credibility at the negotiating table.

Good job Mr Protector. :p

To the Moderator, I left out who I was commenting towards. It was the first line so I am reposting it to you.

Thanks

To Jeremy in WY.

You said; “God does command us to pray for our leaders, assuming they share our Christian beliefs” Could you point out that Bible passage to me? I am not familiar with it.

You also state that “If you're not pro-life, pro-gun, pro-marriage, then you're not worth praying for.” So Jesus was pro-gun? Auto, semi-auto or single shot only? I bet that Jesus was a muzzleload fan but that is pure speculation on my part. Do you get your information from the Sermon on the Mount? Where is the passage? I must have missed that somehow. Are only guns OK? Is it ok to use bombs to blow-up abortion clinics? What does the Bible advise on that? Do you get you information from some updated Bible most of us are not aware of?

Since Republicans seem to like to start wars based on lies is that OK with Jesus too? Jesus is pro-war! Imagine my surprise. I will be spending the evening looking for a passage on that in the Bible too!

Bush seemed to like having people executed while the gov of Texas. Hmm, I wonder where Jesus would stand on that issue.

My favourite quote of yours is” Only Republican Presidents have the unique Christian qualities.” Is this in their DNA? Are they born with it? If someone was once a Dem and became a Republican do they magically get those “Christian qualities? Did Reagan have them? If one was once a Republican and became a Democrat would God revoke those special qualities?

Please advise me Jeremy. It looks like the country (well the whole world) has a lot to learn from you!

He should apologize for not believing in evolution.

"If you're not pro-life, pro-gun, pro-marriage, then you're not worth praying for."

My, my…what a lovely Christian sentiment! Amazing how nitwits like the fool that wrote this call themselves Christian, but are in reality ANYTHING BUT Christian! In their sick view of Christianity, Jesus loves everybody, but shares their hatred of homosexuals and the Clintons! Buffoon!

Excuse me…but Bush should be apologizing to US!!!!

Why apologize to a President that completely duped the public and the press into a war with the wrong person after 9/11. They sold a war with a country not involved in 9/11 and which had no weapons of mass destruction and used aluminum tubes as a reason, that the least information gathering on, would have revealed could not be used for centrifuges for making nuclear weapons. He's the one that should be aplogizing to us. He and his chief mouthpeice to sell the war, Cheney.

This guy is starting to act like he really wants to be president.

The fact is, with President Bush's approval rating being as low as it is for as long as it has been, the Republican candidates had better make sure that people know that they do not blindly endorse his policies if the want any chance to win in '08. I respect Huckabee for laying it on the line. I doubt if I will vote for him because I want a Democrat to win. But, if he is the nominee, I will at least know that the next president (whether Democrat or Republican) recognizes that George W. Bush is NOT the example to follow.

"God commands us to pray for our leaders, not stab a fellow Christian leader in the back."

It's frightening that the type of person who wrote that is allowed to vote in America. People with such a simplistic mentality should be grazing in fields, not a voting booth! This country seriously needs a system where a comprehensive IQ test is required before one's allowed to vote! This is what happens when idiots stuff the ballot boxes!

Well, even Huckabee can be right twice a day. Way to not bow to the GroupThink pressure of the Right.

Bush kept us safe? Ummmmm, excuse me, but not only did he not keep us "safe" from 911, he also just sat there like a dolt reading My Pet Goat when he first heard about it! We've been at war longer than we were in WII and we still haven't cpatured or killed Osama Bin Laden. Give me a break, you flat-earthers! It's bad enough most Bush supporters don't believe in Evolution, but could you at least deal with reality in this instance?

I would bet my next paycheck that most of the people that call our president an idiot have not graduated from college, much less Yale or Harvard. Just because you do not agree with someone does not make that person an idiot.
Saddam Hussein was a terrorist and was legally at war with one of our sworn allies. Look it up. President Bush did not have to have any other reason for going to war. If Saddam Hussein didn't want war he should have signed the cease-fire agreement after the last war with Israel. He chose war and our President bravely has tried to finish it.
Free trade is not propaganda it is the basis of wealth and what the worlds economies have been built on.

This is a good man. Hold your ground. What make people think Mr. Huckabee need to apologize. Anybody with a brain know the bush administration has a arrogant, bunker mentality Republican or Democrats go Mr. Huckabee I will watching tonight. You got one vote

Huckabee, Republican? Huckabee is sounding more and more like a Clinton or an Edwards than ever. Romney once again hit the nail on the head. The reason Romney will beat Huckabee, because he cares more about this country than about being running for President. Huckabee is now starting to show his true colors and they look more blue than red to me.Romney will win IA, NH, FL, MI! Go Romney!

You said; “God does command us to pray for our leaders, assuming they share our Christian beliefs” Could you point out that Bible passage to me? I am not familiar with it.

You also state that “If you're not pro-life, pro-gun, pro-marriage, then you're not worth praying for.” So Jesus was pro-gun? Auto, semi-auto or single shot only? I bet that Jesus was a muzzle load fan but that is pure speculation on my part. Is that in the Sermon on the Mount? I must have missed that somehow. Are only guns OK? Is it ok to use bombs to blow-up abortion clinics? What does the Bible advise on that? Do you get you information from some updated Bible?

Since Republicans seem to like to
start wars based on lies, that is OK with Jesus too? Jesus is pro-war! Imagine my surprise. I will be spending the evening looking for a passage on that in the Bible too!

Bush seemed to like having people executed while the gov of Texas. Hmm, I wonder where Jesus would stand on that issue.

My favourite quote of yours is” Only Republican Presidents have the unique Christian qualities.” Is this in their DNA? If someone was once a Dem and became a Republican do they magically get those “Christian qualities? So Regan never had them? If one was a Republican and became a Democrat would God revoke those qualities?

Please advise me Jeremy. It looks like the country (well the whole world) has a lot to learn from you!

Zack S

Does Fleisher really believe Bush has kept us safe?

After reading about Huckabee's close alliance with 2 Bush's and "The Gipper" it makes me absolutely certain he is unfit to lead America into the second decade of second millennia. Mainstream Americans need leadship support which they didn't get with any of these guys. Sorry Mike, I crossed you off my list.

I'm a Democrat, and I really think Huckabee comes across as real and honest.

Some say he would be crushed if he were the nominee, but in contrast to the calculating Hillary Clinton, he might do better than expected.

-quote-
At least huckabee has the guts to speak his own mind unlike the flip flop Romney!
-unquote-

This made me laugh.

This guy thinks its better to say something naive and foolish then to carefully consider the issues and when appropriate change positions.

Huckabee speaks from the top of his head, and oversimplifies foreign affairs. Romney, Thompson, or Mccain will at least take time to consider and counsel with others before making an important, and complex policy decisions.

Its better to be pragmatic rather than dogmatic. When the Huckabee supporters look those two words up, it will make more sense.

Who cares? Huck lies.

So where is the headline: Ron Paul sets new 24 hour fundraising record with the help of ordinary Americans who are sick and tired of the status quo?

Not smart Huckbee,,, not smart at all, you may think this president is unpopular but you dont make those comments….Sorry sir you just lost my vote….

Wait, he thinks that SUPPORTING Bush would be a good way to win the election?

Wow…I would fire my campaign manager, were I Huckabee…

Only Republican Presidents have the unique Christian qualities. If you're not pro-life, pro-gun, pro-marriage, then you're not worth praying for.

Posted By Jeremey, Casper, Wyoming

I forgot, what was it Jesus said about guns again?

Huckabee never apologizes for anything. Sadly, he never apologized to Dumond's rape and murder victims or their families. He never apologized for his ethics violations (and related tax evasions) for which he was twice fined. He never apologized when his son was fired as a camp counselor for hanging and torturing a dog to death.

Huckabee is more Democrat than Republican. Bush made mistakes, Romney was frank about that, but for Huck to disparage so loudly with his superior 20/20 hindsight shows no talent and a lack of finesse. He just isn't Republican.
Posted By Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR : December 16, 2007 4:21 pm

Perhaps you're confusing neo-cons with Republicans. Do some history reading before you open your thought bubble or lack there of.

Romney's a moron. And if anybody has some apologizing to do, it's our Idiot in Chief, Bush. He owes several thousand apologies to the American people regarding his destructive and corrupt tenure as President. Easily he's the Worst President Ever.

I don't get it when people say Huckabee is standing up against Bush's policies. How are his policy any different. Continue the iraq war for "honor," until "we" fix the country. Encourage troop surge. Sanction Iran instead of talking to her. Use the military if necessary with Iran, inspite of no evidence, just conjecture of atomic weapons.

Oh, he is different in one respect. He would consider attacking pakistan, "assuming" Bin Laden is there inspite of Pakistan saying stay out. Huckabee policies actually advocate more americans fighting in the middle east.

Huckabee criticizes "style" but does not change the substance of the debate. Please people, wake up!

Whats there to apologize for, everything he said is true.

Why is there a demand for an apology? Huckabee speaks the truth as he sees it- his opinion, and has to apologize for it? And why is the Bush administration so worried about him turning his attention towards criticizing the Dems? Since when do people not get to speak their opinions in this country? If he believes criticism is warranted, then so be it. Sounds as though the Bush administration knows of their screw-ups, and they want to divert the attention to save face. The public wants to hear from the candidates- and the candidates need to be honest with their opinions. No loyalties- honesty. If Huckabee has criticisms, then let the people know, and we'll make the decision.

The "christian Texan" comment is about a narrow minded as they come. This "hateful" comment is common sense not blind faith in stupidity.

An open minded Texan.

Huckabee is another turn-coat, he is a coward.
I would never vote for him, but then again, he will never be the candidate.
Another Jimmy Carter, he is too weak, I do not trust him!

Huckabee makes this comment that if a democrat had made would be considered anti-American and not supporting the troops. His tax record is horrible, he accepted money while governor from outside interest for speechs. He set up a gift registry to buy a house and other items when leaving office. His son may have killed a dog and he fires someone for not making the charge go away fast enough. (See Newsweek) His is a bigot and his statements in the 90's concerning AIDs patients and his anti-science beliefs make him such an easy target in the general election the dems cannot wait. I am a Christian Republican voter but there is no way I will ever support this guy. The extreme right of the party is pushing away more and more people.

Huckabee is certainly NOT a gentleman. Without question, after his display of unethical comments regarding Mormonism and toward President Bush, he should NOT be considered a person qualified for President. Voters should beware that this man has no character or integrity. Huckabee is a man without moral fiber….and he's supposed to be an ordained minister? No Way. Romney was extremely impressive yesterday in an hour long conversation explaining his views. He never raised his voice, lost his composure or spoke unkindly or without sincere voice in regard to any other candidate. When he stated that Huckabee should apologize to President Bush, the world breathed a sigh of relief that one of the candidates for President has integrity and moral fiber. Mitt is his own man and will be a superb President, if voters elect him. Romney can handle himself wherever he appears with the refinement and ALL the quality of a gentleman….NOT so, Huckabee. Huckabee has now shown his true color, and mind-set and is NOT the person this great Nation should elect. President Bush is our President, and he should be treated and spoken about in the highest terms. Yes, Huckabee should apologize. Huckabee is a pea- brained undereducated jerk with a big mouth; Huckabee is a joke!

As a Christian, I and many of us here in Texas have pulled our support of Huckabee due to his hatefull comments regarding our President.

(((God commands us to pray for our leaders, not stab a fellow Christian leader in the back.

Posted By R. G., Dallas, TX : December 16, 2007 3:33 pm ))))

WOW this person Votes?? Tell me, what is the difference between this sort of thinking and the leaders of Iran, Saudia Arabia? The only difference is that the thinking is towards another religion but wow this is a scary type of thinking - and very dangerous. If you want to live in a religious state- move to the Middle East R.G.!

Unbelievable…

Wrong - Mike Huckabee has EVERYTHING to apologize for….

Posted By Pedro A. Delgado Miami, Fl. : December 16, 2007 7:39 pm

Excellent post. I think a LOT of people don't know the Constitution-defined freedoms which were/are over-ruin by the present administration nor the enormously huge liability in the credit markets due to soft money/credit bubble/RE bubble. We can hope our next leader will be more fiscally and politically conservative and harken back to the principals which make this country great.

I read an awful lot of judgemental attitude in this comment section. If I remember correctly, Bill and Hillary have associated themselves their entire lives with the Christian faith. Those of you who think that their political actions negate those beliefs are committing a sin, and obviously have no regard for the whole "Grace by Faith" section of the gospels.

Shame on you all!! Personally, I'll vote for the man or woman who is best qualified to lead our country, and won't be basing my decision on what church or temple or mosque they attend.

As for feeling safe… I feel okay here in my hometown, but I'm afraid that international travel is out for most Americans now. The current President has ruined this country's formerly admirable position in the global scene and made each one of us a moving target for extremists and lunatics. Yeah, thanks Mr. Bush.

So now does that mean that Ari Fisher now needs to appologize for the remark that he just made about the Democratic candudates???

Mike Huckabee sure “sounds good” with his smooth talk but the more I learn about this guy the less I like him. I mean here is a guy that would be a disaster for the GOP. He gave over a 1000 commutations and pardons as Governor (more the double the three previous Arkansas Governor’s gave combined…twelve of which were to convicted murderers) so we know that he is soft on crime. He raised over $500 million in taxes. He favored college tuition breaks for illegal immigrants. And, all this stuff is coming out about his ethics. He has way too much political baggage to be successful the general election. Sure, he may sound good with his witty one-liners and lip service to stir the emotions, but this guy is not the right choice for the GOP.

When the race first started my father said Huckabee would rise ot the top. I've been a supported of Ron Paul but took a voting test and found Huckabee came out very high (http://www.gouno.com/). In fact, the matrix pegs him as winning overall - but says Hillary Clinton is in last place with the web voters so maybe its skewed toward republicans.

Note to former spokesman Ari Fleischer.

We the voters think a man should speak his mind.

And we certainly don't advocate supporting a candidate who is toothless, brainless, and seemingly castrated.

In a 24/7, 365 World we are just one nation amongst hundreds of nations.

At least Huckabee sees it and calls it like it is.

Bravo Mike. I'm a proud republican, but I do believe that the current foreign mentality is wrong. Can't a presidental candidate state how they feel? And when the vast majority of Americans don't agree with the current agenda and don't want another Bush, shouldn't the presidental hopefuls show that they won't be another Bush? It's a strength, and Mike Hukabee has nothing to apologize for.

Ari, You serial liar, what happened on 9-11 he didn't keep us safe then!

That the Democrats like this guy tells me that there is NO way I will vote for Huckabee. The Dems also like that loon Ron Paul. Enough said. Huckabee is a smooth talker, with little substance, so of course the left embraces him.

So he stands up to Bush and he's all of a sudden a hero, but when democrats stand up to Bush they're attacked.

I would NEVER vote for this guy. If you want to see another Bush, but ten times worse, then he's your man.

Huckabee seems like a good man. He seems to be a non-partisan, honest, articulate and friendly guy. Unlike Romney who is a panderer, Guliani who's a criminal, McCain who is too old and out of touch and Thompson who is too mean-spirited and aloof, Huckabee seems like the only Republican I could see supporting if he became President. Unfortunately Huckabee doesn't believe in a woman's right to choose or in evolution, has no foreign policy experience and mentioned that he thinks Duncan Hunter would be a good Secretary of Defense. A good man who would attempt to lead the whole country and not just the Republican base but clearly unqualified for the office. The Democrats are simply running better candidates this time around. They have 4 people: Obama, Clinton, Biden and Edwards that could easily step in tomorrow and start cleaning up the mess that Bush has either made or complicated due to his "arrogant, bunker mentality" and that doesn't mention the "Katrina" sized disaster Bush has been on domestic issues.

Brilliant political move by Huckabee.

In one swoop he manages to gather up an entire demographic of Republican voters who aren't afraid to admit that GWB was a disaster, while at the same time grabbing a large swath of moronic Democratic voters who will like anyone who criticizes the President.

Commenter Mike is right in that no one will attain the office of the presidency unless chosen to do so by the international corporate cartel and their foreign policy arm, headed by the CFR—and if it just so happens it turns out to be Huckabee, then free-thinking (read: people who aren't subservient to religion) needn't worry about winding up in the concentration camps that Huckabee would love to see built for anyone who is not a Christian.
You see, running for president is only a matter of rhetorical promises.
Just like all Republican candidates have paid lip service, or rather deliberately lied to anyone opposing abortion when they tell them that they would work to have it outlawed, so to will anyone elected to the presidency of the United States be beholden to only one master—-the international corporate cartel.
That person has already been chosen, and the (s)election is over.
The next president is Hillary Clinton, and nothing will stop that from being the end result.

It does not matter which one they endorse, both are as bad as the other. Not really much of a choice.

Thompson has been the highest hitting Republican though against Huckabee — check this mailer he sent out this week-end blasting "Huckabee university" for welcoming illegal immigrants.

you are spot on Mike. the CFR picks and chooses these puppets. if they are members of the CFR then the voters need to educate themselves and steer clear.

As a Christian, I and many of us here in Texas have pulled our support of Huckabee due to his hatefull comments regarding our President.

"God commands us to pray for our leaders, not stab a fellow Christian leader in the back.

Posted By R. G., Dallas, TX : December 16, 2007 3:33 pm"

R.G. , as a Christian myself, I can understand your statement, however, I do not agree with it. That does not mean I am stabbing you in the back. It just means I don't agree with you. Yes, God commands us to pray for our leaders. It does not mean we have to agree with them or how they lead. We pray that God will show them the correct path and give our leader wisdom. You are also responsible as a Christian to tell your brother or sister when they are going down the wrong path. You are responsible to stand up to them as well as pray for them. I am not questioning your Christianity but I feel a lot of Christians today use bits and pieces of scriptures so their ends justify their means instead of taking the entire scripture into the context in which it was intended to be used. Just like a lot of Christians state you are not to judge people. This is erroneous. The Bible actually states in more or less words to be careful how you judge least you be judged. In other words, as you judge others, you yourself will be judged. Don't hold yourself higher than the person sitting next to you. I am a Southern Baptist. I voted for Bush twice because frankly, he was the better, or so I thought, of two evils. I pray every morning and night that God would give him wisdom to lead our country. I do not agree with all of his politics and I believe as we say down south, he has become too big for his britches. I like Huckabee because I like his honesty, however, I think it is too early for me to throw my support behind him. I do not believe he should have to apologize for his use of his constitutional right to free speech.

As far as everyone talking about his skeletons in his closet, I am sure everyone here has skeletons in his or her closet. I know I do. I may be Christian but I am not perfect. All of us have made decisions that we wish we could take back. I know I have.

Ok, I will come off of my soapbox. I hope everyone here has a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year!! God bless you and your families!

To Gary Denson:
Since when Republican say NO to big business. It's a dream that will never come true.

He's a boot licker and he always will be.

I guess the Huckleberry camp is now trying to advise Mike to distance from Bush. hard to cover up your past, Huckleberry. you marched in step with Bush now we're supposed to believe you? whatever slimeball. you are not good for this country.

The only person that needs to apoligize is Bush and his cabinet for shredding the constitution and being a dictator.We used to be a democracy a long time ago,and we were a republic for a long while.For the the last seven years this country has been leaning towards communism.

Huckabee admits that he's been with the WORST President in US history on more issues than Romney? Sounds like political suicide to me. Way to go Huckabee you just showed everybody that your just as dumb as the village idiot from Texas.

As a Christian, I and many of us here in Texas have pulled our support of Huckabee due to his hatefull comments regarding our President.
God commands us to pray for our leaders, not stab a fellow Christian leader in the back.
Posted By R. G., Dallas, TX : December 16, 2007 3:33 pm

People who make comments like this clearly aren't emotionally stable or intelligent enough to handle the magnitude of their right to vote. Luckily I'm confident these sort of people are out numbered and mainly found in Texas. People like this are sheep looking desperately for a shepard to lead them. That is why they love someone like Bush so much. He gives them clear answers to the difficult questions and problems that face us all. Don't worry if these answers are ethical, correct or in our best interest. Bush says them in a firm way, masked as religious gospel. To people like R.G. from Dallas, nothing is open to a moment of self-reflection or critical evaluation. People who don't allow their beliefs and thoughts to evolve are dangerous b/c they don't learn from mistakes. Instead they make the same mistakes over and over again, further complicating their situation. It would be nice if everyone could have an open mind and heart in their approach to life and people but sadly there are too many sheep.

Bush has not kept us safe at all. He maintains a climate of fear to keep his regime in power. We need a regime change here in the USA. However, homophobic Huckabee isn't much better. He is a bigot and his backwards Baptist views will set this country back even further. No one in their right mind would vote for this nut, but people voted for Bush who is the same as voting for the village idiot. Larry the cable guy would be a better President than Bush has. Bush will be the worst President ever in the eyes of history, unless Huckabee gets elected.

You can't blame Huckabee for such a lousy administration. Will it EVER end? I have been disappointed by every president we have had, that I can remember, beginning with Carter. But this administration takes the cake… then they eat it, and throw the plate on the floor and blame the cook. Gooo Huckabee!

Best post ever:
God does command us to pray for our leaders, assuming they share our Christian beliefs. The Clintons and most Democrats do not, therefore, we have no duty to pray to them. Only Republican Presidents have the unique Christian qualities. If you're not pro-life, pro-gun, pro-marriage, then you're not worth praying for.

WOW! Remind me to never visit Wyoming. I didn't think anyone that talked like that had running water, let alone a computer. Real Christian mentality, "Jeremy."

And God Forbid someone gets an abortion, but it's ok to bomb people? What? Please explain this.

“arrogant, bunker mentality.” Well, is he lying or not? Bush seems arrogant and distant to me. Fist thing I've agreed with Huckleberry about . . . maybe he IS the best of the 'publicans.

Fleischer says that Bush kept us safe…HELLO. Who was President on September 11, 2001? George W. Bush. Who was President during the unsolved Anthrax attacks? George W. Bush. If that is keeping us "safe" I'd really hate to see what would happen if Bush dropped the ball keeping us "safe.

I'm wondering why everybody is talking about Huckabee's "surge" when Ron Paul just broke the record for most money donated in one day and is on course to be the top GOP fund-raiser in the 4th quarter. In fact, it isn't even mentioned in any of the major news sources.

Another thing that I find odd is that for all of the talk of the top contenders in each party, so far the ONLY signs I've seen in Seattle are for Ron Paul, Dennis Kucinich and some for Obama. SO WHAT IS UP??

Yellow journalism at it's best. It's called yellow because it isn't journalism…it's REGURGITATION from your handlers.

Why should Huckabee apologize to anyone? He's destined himself to soon fade back into obscurity.

What a twisted sense of perception Mitt Romney has … oh yeah, I forgot, party over morality - vote for Mitt!

Mike Huckabee has no reason to apologize for telling the truth about WPE Bush.

Republicans would be advised to distance themselves from the current occupant of the White House. Bush will cause the GOP to think of the '06 election elections as the "good old days" unless they break away from his corrupting control.

I have to LOL at all the "God comments" as of late.

Here's a thought:
None of you know what God wants. The Bible was written by slugs just like you and me. You all believe in it because you were raised to, just like radical Muslims follow a birth-incited doctrine. I believe in God, but despise religion. I don't need religion to tell me not to kill or steal. Seems like we can thank religion for a lot of killing over the last 2000 years…is that what God wanted?
Stop being sheep, people. Leave God out of politics. It's almost 2008.

And in response to R.G. in Dallas's post:
Please don't think everyone in Texas supports Bush, is Republican, or even Christian.

Huckabee should apologize for trying to steal all of Ron Paul's ideas. Criticizing Bush, advocating a humble foreign policy, even his website format (live fundraising feed, section that switches through various topics) are all taken from Dr. Paul.

Sorry Huckabee, Paul has been advocating his ideas for much longer and has a consistent, principled record to back it up. He is a man of integrity who doesn't let his faith become entangled in his politics. He recognizes that secular government is not a solution to spiritual problems, and that's something all Americans who call themselves Christians should wake up to.

Sorry, did Ari Fleischer say that the President has kept us "safe"? Seriously?

How many troops have died in the Middle East?

Don't confuse likeability with electability. Huckabee is a Christian conservative who would certainly let his faith direct his presidency (sound familiar)? For once, I would like to see a president who is directed by what should be done, rather than what hallucinations tell them to do. So, while Huckabee is likeable, I doubt he would be very open-minded.

And by the way, Huckabee shouldn't have to apologize to Bush. George W. Bush owes the American people, the Iraqi people, and the rest of the world, a huge apology and a huge acceptance of responsibility for his actions. He should also step down for his reprehensible actions which we have seen time after time again throughout his tenure as dictator.

Jeremey your idea of "Christian" is twisted. Go read your Bible and pay more attention to what Jesus says.

Thank you President Huckabee, you are spot on with your comment, and Mr. Romney stick to the issues and dont try to defend this president, we still have a right in this country to state our views, contrary to this presidents view and his supporters whom seem to think his and his administrations lies and arrogance along with he and only he is right. Mr. Romney you will more than likely lose my vote if you pursue this critism road…..ray

I'm pleased Huckabee is refusing to back down over these comments. What is wrong with expressing your beliefs. I'm *horrified* that others have posted that we shouldn't criticize our President, or that Republicans should only criticize Democrats, et al. This leads straight to dictatorship.

Huckabee is a Democrat in Republican clothing.

Although I would have been more diplomatic in my references to George W. Bush, there is nothing wrong with Huckabee appraising some of the mistakes made in Iraq and elsewhere. No president is above critique even by members of his own party. Nobody should take this as an attack by Huckabee on Bush. I'm sure Bush himself is not offended.

I love all you republicans who keep wanting to make same mistakes over and over…I say We need someone who is NOT for big business but for the people…how about someone who is willing to help keep jobs in AMERICA not for corporations getting BIG tax breaks while we normal people continue to pay taxes to make up for those that dont…I think I am going to go DEMOCRATIC, since the republicans are ROBBING us blind and you people are too stupid to see that. You are like sheep, just keep revoting some idiot in..

This is the problem I have with politics today, White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said:

“There is much to like about Mike Huckabee. But he will serve Republican primary voters, and our nation, better if he focused his criticisms on the Democrats who will run against our eventual nominee and not on the President who has kept us safe".

Mike Huckabee, is thinking about the country, not the Democrats or Republicans. We would be far better off if the politicians would put their country before their party.

If anyone should be apologizing it should be President Bush and his friends for bankrupting this country and lying to the American people.

Mike Huckabee's remarks show that he is perhaps a more independent thinker, and even if he loses Republican support, he may pick up some from the Democrats who didn't find anything positive about the Bush administration. Nothing.

This is pretty great to watch. The Republicans hijacked the Evangelicals to get Bush in and now they have taken over the party. It's hilarious to see. If Huckabee gets the nomination, what then? Will the right fall in line? Or just not show up?

Hey folks. Read what Huckabee actually said. He said the BUSH ADMINISTRATION has an "arrogant, bunker mentality." He didn't refer to the President, but to the entire administration. Look at what's happened over the past 7 years. I think this characterization of the Bush Administration is right on target.

For those of you that are upset with Huckleberry for daring to question the almighty GOP, you are the reason the GOP has fallen so low. Your blind party alligience has serviced you well, but in the end has been your undoing.

When you can no longer speak the truth, point out mistakes when they're made or question very poor judgement, it is no wonder the party has no respect with the American people today. This administration has the most dangerous, the most damaging, the most deadly mistakes of any (in all of history). Those of you who think they should not be critizied or accountable for that are a major threat to everything America stands for. You can not support this blin