HWJV — How Would Jesus Vote?

I would not presume to speak for God – nevertheless — Christians in America face an awesome and unique responsibility. Unlike any other nation, past or present, whose earthly sovereign is a king, dictator, or parliament, etc. – America’s earthly sovereign is “We the People”. Thus, we cannot simply throw our hands in the air and go about our lives without accountability – because “We the People” are that sovereign, and we must answer to King Jesus.

So how does a Christian help choose “the leader of the free world”? What criteria would Jesus use? Well, the Bible certainly gives us many examples of leaders good and bad, and there are some lists for choosing leaders such as in Titus, or 1st Timothy. We would do well to seek biblical counsel, but my experience tells me that theological pondering is often without end. How can we reach a meaningful consensus on choosing a presidential candidate before the primary — while not again being fooled by someone who “… speak[-s] great swelling words of vanity…” or “…promise[-s]… liberty [while] they themselves are the servants of corruption…”? [2 Peter 2:18 -19]

I believe its’ so simple, it is habitually overlooked. Rather than embarking on a tedious theological debate to rediscover what a biblically based government would look like. We must look no further than America’s birth, to realize that our founding fathers have already completed all the hard work for us. The evidence is overwhelming that those who founded our nation were largely God-fearing Christian men. These men built our nation on biblical principles. (Regardless of what the anti-theist revisionists say) Thus – all we must do is choose the candidate who truly defends the literal Constitution – and who embodies the spirit of our Declaration of Independence — this will be the most godly man for the job.

There is only one such man – Democrat or Republican – running in 2008. That man is Ron Paul. He is the only man defending our Constitution against the power mongers. And he is not ashamed to articulate the thoughts of our Unanimous Declaration — and those revitalizing words ring out like the thunderous decree of our Liberty Bell, “…proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof …” [Leviticus 25:10]. So cast a vote for liberty and help restore this great republic. Defend our Constitution making America — once again — a city on a hill and a beacon of hope for a troubled world. Godspeed Dr. Paul.

Huckabee has told South Carolina voters that he supports the confederate flag and supports South Carolina flying the confederate flag. Does that mean that he supports slavery, racism, and the southern United States suceeding from the northern United States. How does he get away with saying these things. He has so many radical beliefs. He has supports a quarantine of people with AIDS (reguardless of how they contracted it or if they are little kids), criticizes people for their religious beliefs, claims to be the new Christian leader, wants to ammend the constitution to what he thinks God's will is, and now supports the confederate flag. I don't know how he is still one of the main contenders for the republican presidential primary. I just hope people see him for who he really is. A minister running for President with radical beliefs.

Huckabee is the only hope this nation has, as far a real choice for candidates.
Wake up and really look at the truth.
I for one want the IRS eliminated and this nation is long over due for a true Christian leader. This great nation was founded by our forefathers who had Christian beliefs & were God fearing men.
Would all the true God fearing candidates please step forward!?!

Are you guys serious?

The current conspiracy theory is a floating fish? Give me a break. The audio they wanted for this particular video was recorded at that speech…with the host organization's logo on the wall. That's it.

Please people.

Justr more of the same that CNN has to report about things that mean nothing in the presidential campagn. CNN, Communist News network. Get a grip and quit trying to create news.

Well golly jee willikers… Since the weekdays are named after pagan gods, they all must be "real" too - see, this is Norse-created Nation!(TM) ….since Thursday is clearly named after Thor. Wait…wait…I think we're a nation of the Roman Gods…since Saturday is named after Saturn. Oh wait wait, maybe we're just a Roman Nation since a couple of our months are named after Agustus and Octavious. Hell, there are god references all over the place! Maybe we're a nation of PEOPLE who may or may not hold various beliefs in other gods?! hmmmm hmmmm?

And our forefathers were mostly deists, not that it matters what the heck they worshipped, if anything - we've progressed since then (well most of us). I'm so sick of people deifying Washington, Jefferson, and the gan … or deifying some ancient book that has a plethora of mystery writers, secret and constant revisions and retro-fitting, for a secret book that only the rich had permission to read up until a few hundred years ago…especially when the mystery group that wrote something with less consistency than the DC universe comics continuity.

I don't have a problem that he is Christian, I don't even have a problem that he flaunts it. I do however have a problem that he is ignorant and a moron. He won't win the nomination, he is just a passing fancy.

Move this country forward???!!! Are you kidding me? If we listen to the sheep of Dobson, Robertson, Perkins, and Donahue we as society move backward not forward. Screw Hukcabee and screw Romney

McCain or Paul for 08.

So what? Same deal with the cross/bookshelf. Of course it's religious symbolism. Of course it's intentional. But he's a PREACHER for Pete's sake. His appeals to religious conservatives have been overt. It's not secret. And it's hardly malicious. Vote Obama. Peace.

I'm with Jon Sanderson. We HAVE to have a Commander-in-Chief not a Pastor-in-Chief in the White House.
Pity those simple-minded "christians" who don't recognize that they are being manipulated by a smooth talking former Baptist minister just to get their votes. If your happy being manipulated like that I guess you deserve what you will get - prayers instead of action from the White House. Oh, I almost forgot - we ALL are getting that now.
To those still living by 16th century standards I say good luck with this hypocrite and his self-proclaimed "christian leadership" running on a "morals and values" platform. If they elect him and find out that he only prayed for divine intervention to save Social Security they will get exactly what they deserve from Social Security for electing a Pastor-in-Chief…nothing.

Huckabee is another Bush in sheep's clothing. He will wage a Holy war and claim it to be in the name of God. If American people can't see this coming from Huckabee it will be too late. In the name of God, those who support Huckabee for president, please reevaluate your position on politics and religion. Remember Bush used a calling from God for his actions and his hands are bloody.

To John Hudson, Ohio -

Well, how about this? I would rather see the devil himself in the background than Huckabee or any of the Republican candidates for president, because God help us all if any of these guys gets elected president.

And the relative story is???

Holy crucifix Batman ! What's next …. Candidates speaking in churches ? Maybe even a black church ? Where have all the God-fearing aetheist president wannabees gone ? Aaaaaaaarrrrrgh !

What's the big deal? The man has a religious belief system. Get over it. At least he believes in something. If the guy was Muslim, no one would dare say a word, eh?

Dale Davis, Glendora, California - that's why Romney would have the tact and common sense not to do it.

Huckabee has said that he doesn't know much about Mormons. Yeah… that's the guy I want for president, one who doesn't know anything about "America's religion." BTW, anyone interested in what the Mormons really believe can look at lds.org or mormon.org.
As for being so innocent, I guess he forgot about the following: http://news.newsmax.com/?yJ.a3q27-sv5L5.MT0qfxnP1Dxy

As a Mormon Republican, I'm beginning to feel about Huckabee the way lots of evangelicals feel about Romney: "Well, I'd rather have him than Hillary…"

Once again, GOP, keep harping about who loves Jesus more. This is what passes for political discourse in the party of my parents. The GOP has surely become irrelevant. If any candidate other than Ron Paul becomes the GOP candidate, the GOP will deserve to lose the election.

Robert

It is amazing how many people are ignorant of the history of the U.S. Apparently none of these bloggers know that George Washington was a devoted Christian who prayed publicly and often. Thank goodness the society today was not alive during the Revolutionary War because George Washington would have been persecuted and run out of town instead of being a great General who led us to our independence and became our first president.

And for all confessing to be a Christian: a Christian is a full-time commitment, not a part-time commitment. Every aspect of one's life is suppose to represent one's belief. If you confess to be a Christian and are against Christian values, then I think a little soul searching is in order

SO WHAT?
Is it against the law to show you are a Christian?
I believe some 90% of the U.S. is Christian.
Christians founded this country.

I am not such a huge Huckabee fan by any means,
but I believe he has the right to show and state his beliefs
as long as he lives in this country. Right?

Why is CNN making such a big deal of this?
Do some real reporting or you lose a fan.

All the Republican candidates will complete the job G W Bush started. The distruction of the Republican Party.

It was in the background. Yeah, he could have used another venue, but then again he would have gotten no free press. Huck is very politically astute. This gives him an excuse to say, "They put it up, not me" and then to also allow the media, by worrying about it, to be symbolically aligned with the persecutors.

Mr. Huckabee….

We're still waiting to hear. Your platform says you're going to eliminate employer contributions to healthcare insurance because: " the business of business is business–not healthcare".

Sir, who will make up the difference? Will employees have to pay 100% of the insurance premiums no longer paid by their employers?

Have you made some agreement with insurance companies–that they will accept receiving 1/2 of their previous profits from premiums collected?

Your plan sounds risky for Americans–and looks to only benefit business, with no plan on how sustain the current healthcare services available to Americans. I don't see why any American would be pleased to find out that ALL the costs of their healthcare will be shifted to their shoulders–to create another "goodie package" for America's corporations.

I really do wish Americans wouldn't just listen to your "suspect" christian soundbites–and take a deeper look at what you've actually committed to in writing on your agenda!!

I'm a career military vet and a catholic–I'm not impressed by your piety nor your common sense to run the nation.

We can't afford to have someone that is scientifically illiterate holding the highest office in the land. We have had eight years of that already. I would hope that we are beyond the Middle Ages with an effortless fusion of religion and politics. I guess not.

We are not founded as a christian nation either. Here is a nice quote from the Treaty of Tripoli written in 1797 (Article 11 in the treaty) and approved by President John Adams:

"As the Government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the law, religion or tranquility of Musselmen; and as the states never have entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mohometan nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinion shall ever produce an interruption of harmony existing between the two countries."

I should point out that it was UNANIMOUSLY approved by the Senate. What are the odds that this would pass the Senate unanimously today? Clearly we are backsliding as a nation.

By the way, the "fair tax" proposed by the Huckster is only fair if you are poor or uber-rich. If you are solidly middle class you will be paying MORE in taxes than you do now. This sounds like typical Republican fiscal policy to me. That fair tax includes utilities and buying cars-everything (imaging paying a 30% premium on your car-yes, 30%, not the 23% that has been touted based on the fuzzy math of the Huckatollah). Check out factcheck.org for the real numbers. If the prospect of an American Taliban doesn't scare you, then maybe paying 30% in taxes on your SUV might.

Anyone wanting to know who Huckabee is playing to need only have visited a Baptist or Pentocostal church in Iowa this past Sunday. You would have trouble deciding whether you where in church or at a political rally .
What would Jesus do? He would probably be at the Democtratic caucuses.

In late December, Huckabee dismissed suggestions that he was trying to send a subliminal message to Christian voters in a campaign commercial that appeared to show a cross floating behind him. The cross was an outline of a shelf."..

Ya,ike it wasn't airbrushed in to highlight the cross. If it weren't intended it wouldn't be their as a distracation, like if any othe shape. Christian spin–a new tern just for Huckabee campaign.

If that anin't pandering…

As a Christian I am offended by Huckabee and his commercials. The obvious subliminal messages, that Huckabee denys later, like the bookcase, only remind me of someone who is dishonest and underhanded pretending to be something good.

I hope Romney beats him in Iowa!

If he wants to send the message that he is a conservative Christian then he should just say so up front and explain exactly what that means instead of these stupid stunts. What else does he have to hide?

See comments regarding fulfilling God's plan for Israel and the West
according to Christian Right.? See huckabee's plans.
December 21, 2007
The Huckabee Stool
It’s hard work building a right-wing coalition. Mike Huckabee has been
hammering away at the religious-right base, making explicit appeals based on
his faith and reminding them that he is one of them. He’s signed Grover
Norquist’s tax pledge and embraced the “FairTax” to shore up support from
the economic right. He’s even gotten an endorsement from the co-founder of
the anti-immigrant vigilante group the Minutemen. But all that may not be
enough when you have Pat Robertson come around telling your people to vote
for Giuliani because terrorism is supposed to be the most important issue.

It seems there’s one more faction Huckabee needs to pander to: the
foreign-policy hardliners. That would explain Huckabee’s plans for this
weekend: The former pastor will spend the Sunday before Christmas speaking
at two services at the Cornerstone megachurch in San Antonio, home of
Armageddon advocate John Hagee, who believes “that the United States must
join Israel in a pre-emptive military strike against Iran to fulfill God's
plan for both Israel and the West.”

For a closer look at Hagee, check out Max Blumenthal’s report from the
Christians United for Israel conference this past summer. Or, if you’re
wondering what Huckabee might be expected to discuss at Cornerstone, watch
this typical sermon, which aired Wednesday on TBN:

Right now, the State Department is in Israel putting pressure on Israel to
give concessions to the terrorist armies that are camped on her borders–to
give up more land for peace. Joel 3:2 says, “Any nation that tries to get
Israel to divide my land, I will bring it into judgment.”

I want those of you in the State Department and in government in
Washington to hear this: If America does not stop pressuring Israel to give
up land, I believe that God will bring this nation into judgment, because I
believe what this book says. And if God brings this nation into judgment, He
will very likely release the terrorists that you've already let get here
through the ridiculous immigration policy you refuse to stop, and this
nation is going to go through a bloodbath that you have permitted because of
what you have done. You have disobeyed the law of God, and now, we as a
nation are going to pay a price for that.

TrueChristian in MN, Amen!!!

I have seen true Christians, and Mr. Huckabee, you are not a true Christian.

>January 1, 2008 6:44 pm ET
>Just Say No to THEOCRACIES

. . . for now. But sooner or later . . .

after seeing huckabee's ignorance on the Pakistan crisis im certain that hes not prepared to be our commander in chief.

Interesting that the letters ICI inside of Huck's fish symbol stand for the Iowa Christian Alliance, the chairman of which has said he will VOTE FOR ROMNEY!

HUCK DON'T YOU THINK IT WOULD BE WEE BIT WISE TO USE PROPS FROM ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE LEADERS ACTUALLY SUPPORT YOU?

Dumb old Huckeypie!

CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE SHOWING THE ICA CHAIRMAN'S SUPPORT OF ROMNEY:

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/29/leader-of-christian-iowa-group-gives-romney-his-vote/

Huckabee would not know conservative if it slaped him across the face and a tax cut would have to give him a black eye to get seen.
In AR he raised taxes on items like the cost nursing home patients had to pay for a bed…..NOW THAT IS SAD. He raised taxes on smokers.,,,which is bias.

Cato gave him an "F" on his fiscal report card.

Club for growth is attacking him for tax hikes despite his pledge not to raise taxes in AR. Now of course he is running again as a fiscal conservative but I for one know if he ran in AR as a fiscal conservative but then governed as a liberal…..he will do the same in washington.

He also lied about having a Theology degree….he dropped out after one yr.

He did LOWER the meth sentences in AR to 50%. He actually wrote the bill so i dont see how he is getting away with this lie.

On and on the lies go. clemency, bribes, ethics suits, AP reporters sued him,

Basically the only things he is honest about is abortion and gay marriage.

HUCK JUST DOESN'T GET IT, DOES HE?

Using one's religious identity as a qualification for office is both abusive to the faith and offensive to non-Christians AND Christians.

ONE MORE TIME HUCK: WE ARE ELECTING A COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, NOT A PASTOR-IN-CHIEF

Sheesh!

It's only a matter of time before CNN catches Huckabee shaking hands with some guy who has long hair and a beard:

TICKER: HUCKABEE APPEARING WITH JESUS LOOK ALIKE!

So Mr. Huckaby is addressing a gathering of Iowa Christian Association in their building, on their turf and what do you expect to see on the wall in this building? some symbol of anti Christ, or a picture of Satan? Wrong, this is America, founded upon Christin principal by our founding Fathers, with " In God we
Trust on our money, and "Under God" in our pledge. So does a small unobtrusive symbol offend some of the 13% who choose not to believe in a God,"Their priviledge",? Well the other 86% of americans choose to believe and and or worship, freely without the minority trying to dictate or persecute them for it. So Let the liberal press fine somethig useful to report without all the "anti God spin. Or maybe go find work in some redical islamic country where their god is cruel and demands human sacrifices, to self detonate, or strap bombs on their children to kill "Christians
Come on, give us a break. This has got to be the most insane thing ever to happen to this once great country. President Bush, with human faults, did not stoop to this level during his run for the office, rather took the high road, hardly ever trying to defend himself. I don't agree with some of his policies, but He is my president, and I will support and respect him as long as he is in office. God bless our troops who defend our right to say all this and may they all come home as soon as we have victory won and peace secured, Both over seas and at home.

Huckabee is running solely on his Christianity due to the fact that he has no great policy ideas to run on, knows very little about the International issues (Pakistan) and feels guilty about the messes he made in Arkansas. In my view I don't think he even WANTS to win, he's been sabatoging his campaign for the last week. Can't you all see that? Free Huck from this unsuspected nightmare!

I am proud to be a Christian but I'm not voting for Huckabee just because he is also a Christian. I'm voting for him because he is the only one who has been giving straight answers. IMO, Mitt romney has really hurt himself by attacking Huckabee rather than staying on point. My mother used to say when you are watching a movie, you can always tell who is going to lose a fight by who throws the first chair. If you have a contrast to make, that's fair game it but make it with out throwing a chairs. Throwing chairs is not presidential. It make him look like a spoiled rich kid that didn't get his way so he is deciding to pout.

Huckabee needs to keep his leadership contained to Arkansas! His mistakes and misquotes can't hurt us there!

Most of Huckabee's life experience has been leading churches for profit….do you think he would lead our nation any other way??!

Romney 2008

So what CNN, go back to sleep. I bet CNN with there lame stories are starting to lose readers and viewers. Years ago they used to be pretty good. People should check out this pie chart that shows the breakdown of all the fluff CNN has:
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2129414819&size=o

If Romney were to make speeches in front of primarily Mormon groups, with a big picture of the Salt Lake Temple in the background he would be crucified by both the anti-Mormon bigots and the left wingers. What a lop-sided double standard.

Secular Progressives must be foaming at the mouth over Huckabee. Huckabee has done so well in the polls and hasn't nearly the multi-millions that Clinton or Obama pandered out of people on their own "popularity."

Huckabee is an upright man that any ballot box anywhere in America would never let down because people don't want to be let down.

The real America wants a candidate that would never pander to radical "students" or disgraceful "protesters" or even those that advocate such socialist thinking.

Have a Happy New Year !

Secular Progressives must be foaming at the mouth over Huckabee. Huckabee has done so well in the polls and hasn't nearly the multi-millions that Clinton or Obama pandered out of people on their own "popularity."

Huckabee is an upright man that any ballot box anywhere in America would never let down because people don't want to be let down.

The real America wants a candidate that would never pander to radical "students" or disgraceful "protesters" or even those that advocate such socialist thinking.

Have a Happy New Year !

Ask not what the lord can do for you but what can you do for the lord?

Cammie, Baltimore, MD - Could you point out the politician who panders to gays? Romney and Huckabee and most of their followers say we're an abomonation of God. That if we're born this way, it's still our choice how to behave, so therefore God made us as a test and we'll be burning in the fiery pits of hell in no time. The only Presidential hopeful who even came close to giving hope to gays has backtracked. Isn't life difficult enough, in the 21st century, without teaching hatred and ammeding the Constitution to be discriminatory?

I know it'll blow some people's minds, but I'm both Christian AND gay. To be Christian means you follow Christ's teachings. NOWHERE did Christ teach that it was our duty to judge ANYONE else on earth. He specifically forbode it. Even when a prostitute was about to be stoned to death, he stood and said "let he who is not guilty cast the first stone". Christ's teachings are about tolerance and love, about believing in God and honoring him. The Bible didn't even have anything about homosexuals in it for centuries.

So, if a candidate finds it impossible to separate his religious values from his ability to run the country, maybe he should at least follow the TRUE teachings of Christ and not just the one's he/she wants to follow! We consider ourselves a secular nation, yet we have leaders who say their religious belief tells them homosexuality is immoral. Our leaders are preaching hatred against our own citizens from the White House they want to convert into a pulpit.

I believe Christ also said it is for no man to judge another, that the responsibility of judgement of a person lays with the Creator. If a leader must run on their Christian values, at least let them display Christian values…so that he/she may be a fair representation of Christianity to the world. In these times of Muslim fundamentalists, throwing another Christian fundamentalist into the house can only lead to more pain and embarrassment for our country.

So I leave you with Christ's words, "Let he among us without sin cast the first stone…"

Robert,

Point out where it says "Jesus Christ" in the Declaration or Constitution.

Sincerely,

People who understand "Lord" is not synonymous with "Christianity."

As a life-long GOP supporter, I am now on the fence. Unless Thompson or Romney wins, I will not vote Republican in November. Maybe Bloomberg will run. If not and its Clinton, I just wont vote.

As a weekly church-attending Christian, Huckabee scares the living hell out of me - I think he would seriously damage the image of the 80% of normal and quietly respectful Christians in the US of A.

McCain looks like he is going to kill someone everytime he talks about something - no thanks.

Guliani = Bill Clinton - no thanks

I wish Thompson were doing better, but I like Mitt. He changed his position on abortion and maybe a couple other small things. But I see him as I guy who can actually get stuff done especially with regards to the economy.

Problem is - I think there are just too many Bigots out there - you have my vote Mitt, but sadly, I dont know if this party is good enough for you. But hey, you have a great family and 400 mil still left in the bank - life could be a lot worse. Good luck on Thursday!!

I am a Christian conservative and it does not appeal to me. Huckabee is a liberal. He should run as a democrat because he is a loser too.

"Huckabee ad appeals to Christian conservatives"

Did anyone here not know this before reading the headline? How is this news? If his ad included, I don't know, Jesus, this might be worth writing down. But do you really need a whole article, at this point in the race, telling us that Huckabee wants christian votes?

We Christians need to remember the bumper sticker, "What would Jesus do?"
He would not deviate from the truth for political or financial gain as so many of our "public servants" (public serpents) do.

http://www.yourloveinspires.com

Let's see Huckabee define even one doctrine of the early Christians other than the fish symbol.

Mike,

Convention by the Unanimous Consent of the States present the Seventeenth Day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the Twelfth In witness whereof We have hereunto subscribed our Names,

What Lord is that? What Lord has a calendar based on his birth that they referred too? Is it Lord Krishna maybe?Why was this Lord addressed as" Our Lord" if America has no Lord?Were the signers mixing Church and State by writing this in the constitution? Does this phrase in the constitution make the constitution unconstitutional?

Congratulations CNN TV!!!

By running the I-Report segment 10 times in a weekend and New Year day. You have shown me the light of the day.

I have discovered my options in FOX NEWS, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC, ABC News, and CBS News.

Bye bye CNN I have been watching you and reading CNN.com for the past decade since you were the TURNER machine.

People, pollsters, pundits give undue importance to the IOWA caucus anyway. Isn’t it time to break the back of this myth of IOWA’s importance? They haven’t picked a winner since 1976. Iwill wait for Super mTuesday on FOX NEWS though I know they are not FAIR & BALANCED!

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/

I would like to know how Huckabee plans to seperate his religious convictions from what needs to get done as president. As I wished someone would have asked Alito, how have you made a decision that went against your religious convictions? Would your belief that evolution is wrong effect your science education policy? Would your religious stance that human life begins at conception effect how you are willing to fund AIDS prevention programs and stem cell research? These are important questions. Could Huckabee and others tell the different between a group of cells that could be a human embryo and an other primate embryo.

Jim and others:

How about "Theo-crazy"

I didn't get far into the posts until my stomach started feeling queasy and my fists began to clench.

NOTHING, even death, scares me more than the Christian right. All of them, whatever they call themselves, whoever they are aligned with politically.

We need an INTELLIGENT, unbiased, ethical human being with little baggage to go to the White House and SAVE our nation from its soon-to-be status as a has-been supreme power in the world.

I don't give a dang about this person's religious affiliation or none at all. You don't have to be a Christian to be a decent human being.

I haven't set foot inside a church in decades, not even for family weddings. It gives me a really creepy feeling to be in the midst of so many hypocrites.

My goodness, if it had been a speech at the VFW or the UAW we might have had a symbol for the VFW or the UAW in his ad. Really, this is a non-story. Somehow though whenever a Christian symbol is allowed to see the light of day or a Christian speaks about their faith we have some nitwit on the east coast who is immediately offended. Why exactly does CNN think it is inappropriate for a religious symbol (no matter how incidental to the action) to appear in a commercial? Does CNN believe that Christian symbols should be censored?

For some unexplainable reason, I tortured myself by watching the Planet of the Apes marathon on New Year's Eve. And then it hit me….. remember that Alpha Ape who was no only the Head Judge, the Senior Policy maker, he was also Prime Keeper of the Faith? And he spouted off all kinds of 'reasons' about how the superior species (Ape) could not have 'evolved' from an inferior species (man) because the tenets of the faith didn't support that?

Gosh, it sounded so ridiculous to hear that with Roddy MacDowell making twitchyfaces behind an ape mask, but here, almost forty years later, we're listening to the same thing. It was bad science fiction then, but it's really scary now.

Will we never learn?

I have no faith in this man at all.

I am so tired of the "religious" right and their lame tactics.

I genuinely believe that the United States would be 1000% better off if all "liberals" and "conservatives" moved away (or fell off the face of the earth)……just leaving behind the regular folks who have common sense and would actually like to get some things done.

"The purpose of these ads is to highlight the things that truly matter - while underscoring my conservative record of leadership and my vision for America moving forward,"

Things that truly matter? For some reason, I don't include the superstitious drivel of Mike Huckabee's religion in the list of "things that truly matter."

And "America moving forward?' Come on, Mike! Your religiously skewed notion of "moving forward" is a giant step backward into Medieval religious tyranny.

Huckabee lost me when he said that Mormons believe that Jesus and Satan are brothers.

While I think that many religious doctrines are good, I am tired of Politicians using them in their quest for office. Like others have stated: I do not want the United States to be turned into a Theocracy.

Religion belongs in a house of worship not the government.

I am Christian, therefore I am. There are a whole lot of Christians in this nation, but it does not mean they will all vote for him. Let us not forget that the swastika was a widely used Christian symbol prior to its use in the Reich.

Matthew 6:1
Beware of practicing your piety before me in order to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 6:5
"And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites (Huckabees); for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

David in Oregon City:
What polls are you talking about? Generally when somebody makes a claim like that (and it's not made up) they provide a link to back up what they're saying.

Care to indulge us?

Huckabee is clueless on foreign policy and liberal on illegal imigration, crime and punishment, and fiscal policy. His attempted trick of the media yesterday also ads most unethical candidate to his resume. Are people in Iowa really so clueless as to cast their vote for this guy?

"Another Huckabee ad, another Christian symbol"

You keep bringing up a "Christian Connection" with Huckabee as though it were the sign of a demon. Is it your intent to make this Presidential run a Religious issue? To be honest I'm all for it. This country was founded on Christian principles and the majority of this nation happens to be Christian (even your Democratic Blacks and Hispanic happen to be Christian). So, if this is what you want, a division and contest between Secular and Religion, instead of a contest between Democrat and Republican, then by all means let the games begin…

I'm a very Christian Conservative, and I DO NOT like someone who pardoned a MURDERER.

Why doesn't Huckabee mentioned he was named one of the 10 most corrupt politicians by Judicial Watch which is not a liberal site, In fact Huck joined Nancy Peolosi, Harry Reed and other democrats. A true Christian wouldn't work for a living and not beg other people for money. A true Christian would also not attack a Catholic or a Mormon on purely religious bigoted grounds. if this guy wins the nomination which I truly pray won't happen the democrats will have real attack ads that show what an unethical ignorant man this guy really is.

If America elects another fundamentalist, it deserves what it gets. Believing the world is coming to an end has a tremedous influence on a person that holds the power to actually make it happen. Just look at how "far" we've come in the last seven years toward that goal.

I don't know that Huckabee will lead/rule like a theocrat but the more he plays to this angle, the more fearful I become. I used to like the man although I disagreed with some of his beliefs and politics. Now, I'm starting to loathe the man as just another "holy-roller" that continuously pushes their beliefs regardless of how many times you tell them POLITELY that you aren't interested.

(insert diety here) help us!!!

You know, this Fair Tax idea Huckabee keeps touting really needs more attention.
Apparently, we will be paying 23% sales tax on everything we buy.
That….is….insane!
Apparently, the government would also make cash payments to the poor so they could pay the tax…I'm not making this up (follow the link).

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-salestax24dec24,0,2218196.story?coll=la-home-nation

If you hate the IRS, but then pay sales tax…guess what, you are still paying taxes.

Bod, David in Oregon City…or are you the same person. So, you think that Huckabee is up to 2 to1 on Romney in Iowa? That's a bunch of bunk. Also, you think that Huckabee has integrity? How can you explain the 6 unethical investigations while he was Governor. How can you explain that Huckabee paid himself (using campaign money) as a media consultant for his Governorship campaign? And, how can you explain that Huckabee took nearly $50K worth of material when he left office form the Governor's mansion?

Huckabee is dirty. His antics yesterday to get a free ad in the public by pulling an anti Romney ad and then saying, "i'll show it to you anyway" are all we need to see.

If trying to get the vote of a group is "pandering", all politicians do it. They pander to labor unions; they pander to black people; they pander to farmers; they pander to gays; they pander to hispanics, they pander to environmentalists, they pander to business, etc.

Governor Huckabee's ad was an out-take from a speech given to a Christian group. The background had a fish. I've seen lots of ads from candidates that are out-takes from speeches and quite often see the name of the labor union, black organization, environmental group, etc. in the background. It's an attempt to make it look like the labor union or whatever approves of the candidate. They all try to project a subliminal message to the voters.

What's in the backgound doesn't matter.

Did Huckabee just make a death threat against Ron Paul? Just kidding…he is probably referring to the old Paul McCartney hoax. Now if Ron Paul gets offed, Huckabee's got some 'splainin to do.

America was founded as an equal opportunity refuge for those seeking to escape the tyranny of European rule. A large number were Christians, including the Pilgrims. Some of the founding fathers were Christian and some were not. I ask you though, if we are not a Christian nation then why are Thanksgiving and Christmas still national holidays? Why are there references to God all over our government buildings and currency but no references to Buddha, Allah, or anyone else?

America has changed from a nation of like-minded, persecuted masses seeking a common purpose to a self-segregated, entitlement-minded nation that is intent on destroying the fabric of what once made our nation great. How twisted our perception of "freedom" has become!

Come on, what's the big deal here? It's not like he's been hiding he's a Christian, duh! I am so tired of all this dumb stuff, clearly the media has nothing else to do, oh wait perhaps Britney Spears' sister is having triplets, let's go and spend 3 hours a day on that!

The Republican agenda will be thoroughly rejected in 2008. A Democrat will be elected President and we will focus on getting the country back on track.

Say no to the religious right.

This is just a bunch of nit picking on both sides. Huckabee does deserve criticism, how can Huckabee have any credibility as a conservative leader when he was picked as the 6th person on the "Top 10 Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians" by JudicialWatch.org. They guy has ethics violations galore.

The use of religous symbols and rhetoric should not come as a surprise to anyone. The use, and misuse, of the same has helped keep the current president in office for the last 7 years.

Romney is critical of Huckabee because Huckabee tells it like it is…Romney himself slaps Bush in the face when he says in his television ads that we need a lot of change in Washington. If Bush is so perfect, why do we need change?

Hey,I've seen that symbol! That's the drunk driver warning sign to tell people to stay clear. That really helps to prevent accidents.

Iowa poll numbers are starting to emerge with Mike Huckabee 2 to 1 over Mitt Romney. It appears in the final moments before the polls, Iowa voters are looking for a candidate with integrity rather than money.

Good luck with that pipe dream.

I am dissapointed that the candidates find it so important to "Push their religion" on us…. They worry about the gays, but the nation should worry about the christian crusaders in our country. When running for president it should be important that the candidate appeal to their audience… Choosing to alienate a group based on their beliefs or group identifications is the wrong move. To all of you "christian do gooders," please take another read at your own scripture. You are trying to play the role of g-d by choosing what sin to persecute against. That is right, most of you could care less about having sex other then to procreate by pointing the finger to the "true" sinners: women who should have the right to have an abortion or treating LGBT indivudals like second class citizens… Sounds like what this country did in the era of slavery right?? G-d help this country if these religious leaders take office.. Straight women fear for your rights!!!!

The fundamentalists have hijacked the GOP, let's not turn this country into a theocracy run by a Christian Taliban.

I'm praying he doesn't win.

What has happened to the seperation of Church and State? I would like to know that the government is making and upholding laws that are for the good of the people and not due to a religious belief that is forced upon us. That was the whole reason for people leaving their home countries and bringing about the United States of America, wasn't it? I will no longer consider him a presidential candidate.

Come away from the darkside!
Support Gov. Huckabee for President!

Religious right is at it again, or, still. The sooner people realize there's nobody "looking down upon us", no one in charge. It's our job to look out for ourselves. We've had (almost) 2 terms of god in charge, talking to god, getting directions from god. How much more will it take before folks look around and see this superstitious form of "leadership" isn't working. Those of you who want to "put god back in gov, schools, politics should read a little about how well it's worked for other countries!!!!!!!!

Shall we change the name of CNN to the anti Huckabee channel? Big fat hairy deal, so he's a Christian. So is the majority of America. Get over it. Bill Clinton was a Christian too. It's a total crock that people expect this man (Huckabee) to hide his faith. Christians have a freedom of religion too. We also have the same freedom of speech as the other loud mouth non Christians. If you want an athiest in office then find one suitable for the job and put his/her butt on the campaign trail. See how quickly he/ she is elected! Not!

Why has Huck decided to run on his religion rather than issues. He's already alienated millions with his in your face attitude about it. He's pro-life.Fine,I respect that but this country and world has a s-load of problems that can't be solved by a single issue candidate. The whole primary season has become a continous sideshow thanks to this clown. He's not in a hick state anymore,he's on the big stage. There's some things i don't like about Romney but at least he's well grounded and has a broad based plan for the country. Put Huck in charge of Health and Human Services or something.

Which countries would Jesus be bombing now? When Huckabee prays I assume Jesus will tell him to bomb Iran and Pakistan .

Anybody who talks about his religion more than his policies is someone we should all fear .

the press simply watches, asks him a few softball questions, and prays for him too I guess.

Our Founding Fathers believed that the moral authority for our bill of rights came from the character of a "Creator" who had given us, and all of humanity, certain inalienable rights. Their theology is the foundation of our modern understanding of human rights! Christian or not, they clearly borrowed their understanding of humanities worth and dignity from the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Benjamin Franklin:

“ God governs in the affairs of man. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? We have been assured in the Sacred Writings that except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it. I firmly believe this. I also believe that, without His concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel” –Constitutional Convention of 1787 | original manuscript of this speech

Maybe we should take his picture off the $100 for being a THEOCRAT in what the founding fathers obviously intended to be a secular nation.

Huckabee has a host of great policy positions that represent the kind of change that mainstream americans want. His theology tells us that he is in line with the founding fathers and whether your are a Christian or not, this should be of comfort to you. Now let's get over the religious bigotry, and historical revisionism, and focus on the issues.

Accurate article. Sometimes, I think Huckabee is often misunderstood, not because he is unclear, but rather, his message is consistent with his faith bases which comes from such a different perspective that media being so unfamiliar with this type of politician, stumble in their understanding of parts of his message.
Persons in the political arena are unfamiliar with one steeped in faith so much so that Huckabee can say: "Faith doesn't just influence me; it really defines me." (from News Week article 12/17/07 by Jon Meacham) This article from News Week helps one to understand Huckabee because Jon Meacham is himself a man steeped in faith and educated in theology himself. It takes one to know one, in other words. Few, really if any, of late, have been this committed in lived faith, and a studied faith, that media and Washington really are baffled by him. It shows their lack of depth of knowledge and what it means to have faith define who they are in their decisions and all behaviors. Persons who are not regularly guided by the Divine Spirit within, which takes listening in a deserning manner, could not possibly understand his comment: "If I win, it will be a miracle." I have heard people laugh at his comments like this, it shows their lack of following God in their own life. Huckabee is so refreshing for persons who live dedicated, trying to follow God's direction. Sometimes medical miracles are understood, why not in every aspect of our lives? I think if he puts his best effort out there and God is pleased, God may in reality pave the way for him. It may even have a "saving" aspect for our troubled world.

huckabee romney forget these clown vote ron paul the only candidate that is not sponsored by the corporations; and his iq is like 220
cheers

huck is a CHRISTIAN!
thank [name diety] that cnn is on the ball and smoked that one out!
next thing you know obama will be moslem
or romney a lds whatever
or
how about the chinese flag on hil's contributions?

Huckabee's latest Christian symbol to appear in one of his ads is frightening; the last thing we need is to elect an ayatollah to the White House.

I have nothing against the Huckabee as a person, or of his faith. I do have a big problem with him wearing it on his sleeve to try and make polical points. If he saw Romney politicking his Mormon religion (which he has not and will not) anywhere as blatantly as this, then the Huckabee would be throwing a holy fit (as he has before).

No more wimpy liberal moralists, please! We are all still suffering from the dark Jimmy Carter days, which were easily the worst of the past fifty years.

Must have drank a lot of coffee to post so much.
To supporters of Huckabee: if you like his message of economic populism, why are you supporting the Republican Party? Hello, it is the party of the wealthy, NOT you. It hated you Middle America, always did. Nothing will change, even with Huckabee.
Where ya been? We'd love to have you over….

Meant to write "think he's the only person who can talk to God." That's very dangerous in a democracy.
Why should he listen to anyone?
This is one of the oldest tricks in the book.
Agreed with the comments that this is a losing strategy in today's America.

Theocratic secularism….ya gotta love it.

As a Rebulican, I will vote for this guy in the primaries, only to make sure that this Taliban Christian, or who ever he is, does not have a chance in the genreal election. I will be voting for Hillary for sure. This guy is bronze age stupid….doesnt even believe in evolution….please…this guy to be president of the US….NO WAY.

Why is there a failure to mention Huckabee's flip-flopping on abortion and his liberal spending habits as governor to balance out the article?

Amen to David, Oregon City.

Does Mike Huckabee think he's God? Or that he is the only person who can do so? This guy is arrogant.

I would rather see a Christian symbol in the background than Bill Clinton.

As a Christian I am sick to death of politicians trying to pander to me saying they represent Christ. I know who Christ is Mike and you aren't him. I want someone who will represent the PEOPLE they were elected to represent. This is getting ridiculous. If he wants to run on a Christ platform, go back to preaching. Or was $25,000 a sermon not enough for you?

Would anyone even notice if it weren't "Christian"? Relax, folks.

Yes, "Icthys" means Fish in Greek. There is something very , very fishy about the whole shebang. Religion is a matter of belief and not of FACT.
Also, can the world at large accept a "President Huckabee?"

The "Our Values" ad is an out take of his speech to the Iowa Christian Alliance so it is their backdrop that appears in the ad. So, yes the fish, a Christian symbol appears. What do you expect? He was giving a speech to a Christian organization.

Time to stop playing gotcha. The "cross" in the "What Matters Most" ad was a book shelf.

glad he had the courage…and your right…even today it's a symbol we Christians know about and still use

Oh no!!! Now what?!?!? He might pray when he goes home too. How awful.

What a joke this whole thing has become. First a BOOKSHELF isn't a Christian symbol. Nope, just a mere object that holds books. Oh no, but his might have a Bible on it. The humanity!!!!

Way to go Huck

This guy is nothing more than a 2008 Nazi and a continuation of the Fascist Bush Regime.

Kill PNAC.

Restore this Country and Constitution:

http://www.ronpaul2008.com

We're waging war against these Homegrown Nazis and they're sh**ing their pants.

Good Luck.

There are also Christian symbols in the US Congress, the Whitehouse, The Supreme Court, and almost every courtroom of every level in every state.

If only the Maniacal Huckabeast could refrain from it's bigoted attacks on OTHER people's religous beliefs/faith systems (like Jews/Mormons/Catholics/Protestants, etcetera) which are different from it's own specific version of a religion. Then he would be a true American with an understanding of RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE/FREEDOM OF REIGION…you know…like our founding fathers so lovingly placed in our CONSTITUTION…yeah…try it Mr. HuckaBeast…or are you running for grand Wizard of the Month now??? Perhaps??? Uh, huh…

Oh my god — next will be the American Inquisition.

Supposedly in the ad with the bookshelves that "happen" to form a lighted cross was just coincidence. Now are we to believe this after this blatant religious ad? Was he not proud of the ad and his religious leanings then, but now is? Can you say….using God and religion for the wrong reason.

Why, Oh Why do these canidates forever pander to these people? These are the people who brought us Bush. And we know what a fine job he did. I know it will be a long time before I ever vote for a Republican again. if ever.

Just Say No to THEOCRACIES

Typical for the slimy and lying Mr. Huckabee….and timed perfectly, considering that the Iowa Christian Alliance endorsed Romney last week, too. He's playing on people's ignorance, just like he did in Arkansas. Sadly, many of my fellow Christians will be absorbed by his charm and lies. Worse still is the fact that the ICA even back Romney in the first place! Good grief, what a shambles is left of the faith that built nations.

A country….described as a "melting pot" - needs a moderate at the helm….not one that panders to either the left or the right wing of either party…..

A moderate is what the country needs….a social liberal and fiscal conservative - only one running…Giuliani - now…if the Republicans want to fall back to their old ways…and nominate anyone else - I will vote for Obama (along with many Republicans…..while I don't agree with his left wing policies…I do find his honesty refreshing..) - Giuliani is the moderate we need now….ties both parties together…and represents 70% of the country who describe themselves as "moderate"

Mitt Romney passion for America will carry him through.
The Huckabee and Wanna be (MCain) just aren't Presidential Material. I love God and I am a good christian and I like Romney better. I like Huckabee religous beliefs more than Romney's but we are picking a President not which church to attend on Sunday,

To ALL followers of Jesus. We must elect an President with a Biblical viewpoint on life. This nation is already on the road to judgment. We need to STOP voting for candidate that are Christian in title only…

Vote Huckabee for 2008 !

LESS Christians, MORE Disciples Needed
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?AuthorID=44353&id=28964

If Huckabee wants to save money and attract the religious conservatives, he could make one commercial saying "I despise homosexuals and support ammending the Constitution to remove them from the United States" and they'd all fall in line. Thank God he'll never be President!

I'm not surprised that Time magazine rated him "One of America's best governors". Time is one of the most liberal magazines in this country, so of course they would single out a liberal Republican governor.

Can we please drop the harping on the Christian symbol thing?? So what? This guy is a self professed Christian - he touts Christian values, says that his Christian values shape his political opinions - so why the heck can't he have Christian symbols in his ads??? He is targeting a demographic that he feels he identifies with just like all the other candidates. Why is this wrong but it is okay for John Edwards to target bue collar workers and go on about his working class roots? I am not supporting Huckabee but this is just annoying.

You know, Huckabee is free to advertise his religious faith if he thinks that's going to get him elected.

But this is probably a tactical mistake that just won't work today. Besides Jews, Hindus, Muslims, atheists, and agnostics, this country is also home to many millions of citizens who are are Christians but who understand that this is a secular nation, based on a Constitution that does not ONCE mention God, gods, or Jesus……and who will reject someone who seems to think that the fact that he is a Christian constitutes a good reason to elect him.

All of you fools who will be commenting on this board how this is a "Christian Nation" really need to learn something about our history and about what is and is not in the Constitution.

Iowa poll numbers are starting to emerge with Mike Huckabee 2 to 1 over Mitt Romney. It appears in the final moments before the polls, Iowa voters are looking for a candidate with integrity rather than money.