January 23, 2008
Posted: 03:15 PM ET
The conservative congressman is backing Huckabee.
The conservative congressman is backing Huckabee.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — California Rep. Duncan Hunter, a former presidential candidate, announced Wednesday he is endorsing Mike Huckabee's White House bid.

“I got to know Governor Huckabee well on the campaign trail,” Hunter said in a statement. “Of the remaining candidates I feel that he is strongly committed to strengthening national defense, constructing the border fence and meeting the challenge of China’s emergence as a military superpower that is taking large portions of America’s industrial base.

"Along with these issues of national security, border enforcement and protecting the U.S. industrial base, I see another quality of Mike Huckabee’s candidacy that compels my endorsement," he added. "Mike Huckabee is a man of outstanding character and integrity. I saw that character over the last year of campaigning and was greatly impressed. The other Republican candidates have many strengths and I wish them all well."

Filed under: Duncan Hunter


Grizzle   February 5th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Mccain or Romney will get destroyed by Clinton or Obama….. Im tired of this Republican GOP being a popularity contest…… if anyone really cared these days and actually watched the debates, there would be no question as to who they would vote for….. I am a young man who is extremely interested politics and researching politics, and the answer is clear to me: Mike Huckabee….. The only Non-Flip Flopping True Conservative!!… If people truely cared about the race and didn't vote for a guy because he's the same religion as the, or because they know his name……. Then they would see that Mike Huckabee is the man… He sticks to his guns… and I believe that he would step across party lines and shake hands… and Republicans….. He's all we got come november, so give him your vote!

Billy   February 4th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Mr Huckabee says all the things I have been waiting to hear for a long time and he makes me belive in this great country once again! You go Mr Huckabee help us all to belive that we are once again that shinning city on a hillside.

The Coach   February 4th, 2008 5:04 am ET

Huckabee along with Edwards and Obama are the only two candidates who seem to really care about people. Everyone else seems pre-occupied with being in charge. I am a democrate but I wouldnt be all that upset If Huckabee won!

andy   January 29th, 2008 9:23 am ET

calling all conservatives……….. pay attention ….. get out the vote for mike huckabee or lose the election………

SP, IL   January 28th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The Fair Tax results in the BIGGEST transfer of power from the government to the people. Surely, the government (both parties) will not want that, or let you know about it.

With Fair Tax the people control their hard-earned money, there will be no more: tedious and ridiculous tax forms and time every year, government control of your life, and sky-high cost to maintain the current extremely complex tax system. No more heavy tax attracts more businesses (thus jobs), saved government money can be spent more meaningfully.

It is vitally important to get the facts from the source like “The Fair Tax Book”; and its sequel, which is coming out on Feb 12. Do not take them elsewhere, because the objection is more than likely base on pure ignorance (not reading and studying it from the source), misunderstanding, or hidden political agenda.

All the candidates from both parties is dealing with the tax system by ‘making it more fair’ (still controlling you), except one, Mike Huckabee. Only he is supporting Fair Tax.

He also gets the resolution of other issues pretty well, why not go to his web site and take a look.

Alice B   January 27th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

I like Mike Huckabee before I knew anything about the man. He seemed genuine. I didn't know he was a Baptist Minister. He talks common sence. I hope he make it to the White House.

paula   January 27th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

So thankful to know whom Congressman Hunter supports. Certainly Americans should appreciate the input of this man of unwavering conviction and unfaltering commitment to his country.

Thoughtful in Washington   January 27th, 2008 3:11 am ET

I am sorry to see Duncan Hunter exit the race; I have the utmost respect for him. Several months ago I started researching conservative candidates, and was so excited to read his statements. He is a true conservative and man of integrity. He was my choice for president.

Thank you, Mr. Hunter, for expressing your support for Mike Huckabee.

Huckabee is the last candidate left for a true conservative. The other three GOP candidates have records that speak for themselves about true conservative values. As I read and reserch, McCain and Giuliani appear to be good men, but are not strong across the board when it comes to conservative foundation issues, Romney comes across as flip-flop and arrogant. His record is not true to conservative values. In addition, his condescending attitude in the debates turned me off as did his "half-truths" that are worse than lies. I know I don't want that type of behavior in the White House!

I admire Huckabee for his positive attitude, commitment to conservative values, and for being in touch with "real" people - people just like you and me. When you look into his record, it is strongly conservative–even fiscally. He balanced his budget (something we wish all our governors would do)!!! The people of Arkansas must have liked him to keep him in office ten years.

So my vote is with Huckabee now–all the way to the White House.

Kristen   January 26th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Huckabee is a good guy, but I feel that his view on illegal immigrants is really unorganized. He thinks that families that are already in the United States should go back to their real home, which is a good idea, but he also believes that the children who are in school deserve the right to stay here in the United States. That to me makes no sence and is completely unorganized. What are the children going to do?? They don't want to stay here alone without their parents and families. But then again, Huckabee is a real conservative and he has really firm stands on gun control, which I like. I am totally pro-guns.
I love the fact that Huckabee has a love for his religious beliefs, but I feel that it is immature to bring up other candidates beliefs. Example: Romney being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It seems that Huckabee always has to bring that up, and to me, it really does not matter. Whatever religion a candidate IS, should really not matter. But having a belief in God is important.
All I can say is that our government needs change, and I know that Mitt Romney would provide that change for our country!!!
GO MITT '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David   January 26th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

He is right on! Not only is he quick on his feet but the only one who did and will beat the Clintons. The other GOP candidates I like but they are too old, too stiff, and too slow. If you want the a GOP white house, Huckabee is the man of the hour.

Mike-Ohio   January 25th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Mike Huckabee is the first candidate in many years that we can truly believe in. The republican country club elite does not back him. That’s fairly obvious if you listen at all to Hannity and Rush.

Mike doesn’t have the lobbyist advisors or financial backing of Mitt, Rudy or either of the two leading democrats. We need to remember, with that money come expectations. Washington insiders have been taking care of themselves for decades.

It’s time we take the white house back!

John   January 25th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Nice!

momofboys   January 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

FL for Huckabee!! Check out his site and see his ideas, see his record you might just jump on board!

earl sanford, fl   January 25th, 2008 8:51 am ET

I notice most of the comments are from the other party of pantywaist liberals. Their problem is they don't has any deserving candidate for the highest office in the world and the Repulicans have many great candidates!

Ken   January 25th, 2008 1:56 am ET

Hunter joins Tancredo as just another GOP-establishment lapdog.Excepting Dr.
Paul,they're all a bunch of hucksters.

mark bowling   January 25th, 2008 12:02 am ET

Good for Huckabee. Too bad Hunter couldn't make a better showing. I like Romney a lot, but I like my keeping guns more (not to mention protecting my values of pro-life / pro-Boy Scouts freedom). I trust Giuliani with guns and abortion more because he’s unapologetic and honest about his views and maintains that he will respect the views of conservatives.

ATTENTION — Regarding the comment about Republicans are just as socialistic as Democrats (And those babies who say they will stay home if their candidate loses):

I agree that our country is in extreme danger of irreparable damage by the crazy people who choose to disgorge the values/policies that made us the greatest nation on earth – We need to get the most effective candidate possible. HOWEVER - when your life boat is sinking, DRILLING HOLES IN THE BOTTOM ISN'T A SOLUTION!!!!! Rally around the Republican nominee (the lesser of two evils) and VOTE and defeat the Marxist Liberals who are bent on destroying the most decent Nation on earth! As long as we are in the process of choosing the nominee, I will not give up having my values represented. I will not bow to Hugh Hewitt’s ridicule of my candidate (if Hugh picks nominees like he picks sports teams, we’re screwed…). You can ridicule my candidate, but I will continue to fight to be represented. I don’t think my outsider, non-flip flopper candidate will not lose, but if he does, I will support the nominee of my party. Don’t be a baby – vote for 50% of what you wish for, don’t let somebody else force upon you 99.9% of what you don’t want…

I believe Mike Huckabee has the vision to get us a Fair Tax policy. Mitt is an impressive bloke, but he had the all the support from birth. Mike came from nothing and has become a great leader. That says a lot about Mike’s character, tenacity and ability to reach the people. He is somebody who can reawaken the “great silent majority” (we still are a conservative nation, but one that is asleep). Can we for once get a down to earth person into office and let the Country Club Republicans take a break the next two presidential terms? All of our candidates can beat the shallow rooted democrat candidates – what we need is a good communicator to go past the campaign and reach for the “impossible”.

SGT VET   January 24th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

4 times now I have tried to post a comment on here and not one has shown up. Guess CNN has a specific agenda that they will follow to the end. Typical media. I really hope that people take the time to personally look into each and every candidate, check out their websites, watch their videos (not the attack adds, they tell you nothing but lies), and make an educated decision in this race. Now more than ever our country needs the right leader in office. You will not find the truth about the candidates by reading or watching CNN or Fox News or any other sources with their own agenda. This message comes with upmost respect for all the candidates, even though I do not believe they are all qualified for the presidency.

God Bless

Troy Brown   January 24th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Notice how little is reported about Huckabee the last two weeks. This is due to the mostly left media being scared of this guy. If he gets nominated for the republican party, the dems don't have a chance against him. Huckabee rocks. Best…candidate…ever…

Greg   January 24th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

I notice that most everyone on this blog who opposes Huckabee either distorts the facts or thinks he holds positions that he really does not. I urge everyone to do some research and find out what Huckabee stands for. You will be pleasantly surprised (unless you are an anti-Christian bigot).

Ann Darling   January 24th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

I hate to see Hunter leaving the race but very glad to see him supporting Huckabee. When will people see that the guys without all the money and media behind them are the ones we should elect.

Bud   January 24th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Go Huck - You stand for what most people want but don't know how to get there. Most have never read what you have posted on your site or have studied any of the issuse. Most people in America mark their balot with little info other than what they hear others complaining about. Most that vote at the balot box are blind as many issues they vote on they have never seen prior to voting. Some will always vote absente as they have time to resurch the issues. We need a change in the way we all vote.

Gerda Hepner   January 24th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Mike Huckabee, and his religion , and him beliving in the Fair Tax bill,
this is what we need to save this Country.
We need to be United instead devided ,
Why can't the Demograts put theyr Heads together with the Repupligans , and figure aut together how to runn the USA
Just a thought, how nice this would be.

You Neal and your BROADCASTING FAMILY DOING A FANTASTIC JOB

AND I LOVE YOU ALL.

Gerda Hepner

bobjoe   January 24th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

why do so many comments at these mainstream media site go down the memory hole. why will my prior comments related to this article never see the light of day. doesn't suprise me. at these "free press" media sites they throw away any meaningful comments a person makes but post your complaint so it will appear as though they haven't done anything wrong.

bob   January 24th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

great. a guy that doesn't support the constitution just supported another guy who doesn't support the constitution. as for the other side the same can be said. …..in the end who cares about his endorsement.

which group of socialist will win. will it be the republican socialists or the democratic socialists.

don't worry about terrorists. your elected socialist minded big spending representatives will destroy the United States.

Mike-Ohio   January 24th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

I’m mystified at some of the opinions I see and hear being expressed.

1.)Huckabee isn’t a conservative, he raised taxes in Arkansas!

Yes he did, but the governor of a state, especially one as poor as Arkansas can’t spend money they don’t have. Arkansas was in desperate need of road and education repair. He accomplished both admirably. He also cut taxes several times during his administration. Unfortunately, our current president, congress and senate have spent money like drunken sailors; their answer is heck we’ll just print more. Guess what, when that happens the dollar’s value goes down the tube, and imported items cost us more. They may as well of raised our taxes! The end result is you now have less buying ability.

2.) Mike Huckabee is a religious zealot and he is shoving that religion down out throats!

Yes, he is a very religious man, and unlike many of the other candidates he does allow his religious beliefs to guide him in his decisions.

That’s what he’s supposed to do!

He has not tried to push his religion on Arkansas nor will he push it on the American public. He will however, push forward those morals that this country was founded on.

SP, IL   January 24th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Forget about universal health care and freebies, they are for buying votes from people that rely on government for everything. There is no free lunch, all burdens eventually comes back to regular tax-payer like you and me. We need small government, border security, FAIR trade (not 'free'ly trade), 'the Fair Tax' (not flat tax), voter identification. Any candidate who can deliver these worth our consideration…and therefore…all democratic candidate are not qualified. Educate ourselves (especially from opposite side whatever that is) to be an informed voter, don't vote by party or emotion, the vote DO affect you and other people.

Mike D   January 24th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

My choice for president…I'm sad to see him go. Americans can't handle leaders with integrity and personal courage. I came to that conlusion upon observing the adversity the current administration has to endure and the treasonist acts and deceit of the Moveon.org (I mean democrat) party.

Jeff AL   January 24th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Mike S…..the poor aren't taxed…that is the problem… they run the country through their democratic representatives but dont pay any of the bills. I am also an advocate of the FairTax…if for nothing more than it will make the illegals pay taxes to cover the expense of educating their kids, giving them foodstamps, paying for their housing, and wiping their noses when they are sick.
Jackie…do you think Huck is a woman hater because he cares more for that innocent child you are carrying then he does for you? what is it about you democrats?…you whine about war yet have no problem terminating the lives of 7000 children each and every day.

Bill   January 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

This is awesome news!!! This will definitely boost Mike's Campaign, and for those people that think Huckabee scares them, they just need to give the guy a chance, because here's a guy who grew up somewhat poor and had to actually work for a living so he knows and has more experience in the business world better than romney does.

Rexis   January 24th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

This just in: Duncan Hunter (America runs from Duncan) endorses Larry the Cable Guy. Unfortunately, a significant number of posts are directed at Doug, all of them arguing with him for defending the SCIENTIFIC FACT of EVOLUTION by creationist loons who do not know the difference between fact and theory. But this represents the intellect of the America who cares about Huckabee or Hunter.

Betty   January 24th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

David in Oregon City, "Thank you to you, too." I'm in Portland, Oregon and a Mike Huckabee (FairTax) supporter. We're all just biding our time until it's time to come out of the woodwork, then, S U R P R I S E ! Betty

Jackie   January 24th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

As a woman, Huckabee is one of the most frightening, misogynist men ever to run for office. I think I will vote Democrat as I don't believe in compulsory pregnancy and outlawing contraception.

Jeff AL   January 24th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

If you want to give away our country to the illegals then vote for McCain or a democrat…your children and grandchildren will be ever so grateful to you that they have to live your mistake.
If you want the government to take your hard earned money to pay for someone else's healthcare then vote democrat.
If you want government spending to increase another 800 billion (which will come directly out of your pocket) then vote democrat.
Otherwise vote for Huckabee. I for one will be. I was a Hunter supporter until he pulled out. When it gets right down to it they let common sense guide their thinking.
And one more thing…the bottom 50 percent of the wage earners in the US pay less than 4 percent of the taxes. Since these are the people that vote democratic (which means they want the gov to take complete care of them) I think it is high time they began paying their fair share and quit sponging off the rest of us.

NILESD   January 24th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Duncan Hunter is a true American and it's a shame that 'real' Americans didn't see him for what he is. He is a Great American and puts the rest of them to shame.

Bob Pfalzgraf   January 24th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Besides being a man of integrity, I am voting for him solely for his support of the
Fair Tax bill and the elimination of the IRS. That will be the biggest boost for our economy.

hensa pargul   January 24th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I like all negative comments against Huck.
Those are coming from the super negative person who have no cahracter at all.
Huck, those comments make you sharper, right?

jyfranca   January 24th, 2008 11:56 am ET

I cant laugh no more,its like taxi driver endorsing president.Hunter didnt get any votes in primary i do not how he could influence non existent people.Maybe he could convince me if he could say huckabee endorsing him.

Mike S Orlando Fl   January 24th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Duncan Hunter is a good man with excellent character; therefore his endorsement should be respected no matter who he endorses. I’m sure all candidates would accept his endorsement.

Looking at this primary, we must be honest with ourselves and admit that a ‘perfect’ candidate does not exist. In light if that, if voters truly understood how destructive our current 95-year-old federal income tax system is to our personal freedoms, economy, & global competition AND truly understood HR25 (aka Fairtax), only candidates that support the Fairtax should be considered.

Due to our global economy -which is here to stay- our current income tax system will destroy our country. Choosing a candidate that supports the status quo is suicidal. God bless Mike Huckabee for being the only candidate willing to emancipate us, un-tax the poor, stimulate the economy, lead global economies, and fix social security (just to name a few).

Fanta   January 24th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Who is Duncan Hunter? Wasn't he running for President? A lot of good this endorsement is going to do for Huckabee. Maybe Hunter will give Hucakbee his leftover campaign funding also.

Steve Keller   January 24th, 2008 11:08 am ET

The economy seems to be the most important issue among Americans. Flip-flopper Romney is trying to make voters believe he is the one to do this because he knows how to become a millionaire, McCain is going to fix the economy by cutting taxes and reducing spending. This is the same old political speech that politicians have been using since the beginning of time. Huckabee has the only real cure for our economy and that is to replace all federal taxes with a consumption tax. I wish Huckabee would spend more time on this issue during his campaign. If every voter was fully informed on the FairTax, Huckabee would receive 90% of the votes. Let Mike save our economy.

David Klepinger   January 24th, 2008 10:53 am ET

As much as I like Mike and still plan to vote for him in the Georgia primary on Super Tuesday (Go FairTax!), I think his candidacy is on the wane. The elitist, establishment types in D.C. and in the media (including Rush) are coming out very strongly against Mike, so I see either Rudy or McCain going up against Hillary, and SHE could be the next president. Just remember, you get the government that you ask for.

Steve Keller   January 24th, 2008 10:48 am ET

It kills me when critics knock Huckabee’s record as a governor of Arkansas. If he did such a bad job, why to the polls in Arkansas show him with almost 60% of the votes. This is much higher than any other candidate's approval rating in any of their home states.

ted   January 24th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Jim you don't want a candidate taking pot shots at his opponents and you are supporting the Huckster. He call Romney dishonest when Romney runs contrast ads, his surrogates threatenen to knock his teeth out and choke him out, he also has repeatedly attacked him for being rich. His b-movie star sidekick says McCain is too old. Neither Romney or McCain have taken personal pot shots like the Huckster.

Nancy   January 24th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Romney looks like the poster boy for a politician. He doesn't look like a real person. He seems to change his focus and sometimes his stand based on the polls.
McCain is like a liberal Democrat that believes in winning the war in Iraq. He doesn't believe in protecting our borders or enforcing the law to get the illegals out. His voting record in Congress has not been conservative.
Guiliani was great on 911. His greatest moment was when he told the Saudi prince to keep his millions. He also implemented some great ideas while mayor of NY, but he has very liberal views on social issues. While I admire him for sticking to his views, I feel very stongly about the border and illegal alien issue and want the border secured with the illegals deported or forced out by implementing the law and putting pressure on companies that hired them. Per the 1986 agreement, that was to be the last amnesty.
Huckabee looks & sounds good now but his prior record does not back up his stand now.
Paul has some good ideas but is pretty weird.

Not much to pick from.

Canton 4 Huckabee   January 24th, 2008 10:38 am ET

All you Romney supporters calling Mike the Tax Hike Mike, what? You talk about getting the facts right on tax hikes, you better check your candidates record because he taxed people twice as Much as Huckabee did in his state. Also his nickname could be slim shady, you look at him and you can see he is a snake oil salesmen, I don't want what he's selling. Go Huckabee, the only candidate in this campaign worth casting a vote for

AJ, Iowa City, IA   January 24th, 2008 10:35 am ET

it is scary that Mike Huckabee supporters think that Mike is "favored" by God! And you people say that Romney is a member of a cult! Re-evaluate!!!!!

maj   January 24th, 2008 10:18 am ET

This endorsement by Mr. Hunter is welcomed! When I read all the negative comments posted, it just confirms that there are thousands that just want to make sure whoever gets in office doesn't try to influence their lifestyle. They only know how to post cruel, hateful remarks. Why aren't you working? What have you contributed to this nation beside dirty it up with your foul language and low-life values.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   January 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

I can't believe that Hunter stayed in as long as he did. Those few people that supported Hunter won't do much to support Huckabee. They can't make the Huckabee campaign get any better. Did McCain pick up a big boost when Brownback endorsed him? I don't think so and the same will happen here.

Jeff, IN   January 24th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Mike Huckabee's core values are what this Great Country was founded on! Who cares if he believes in evolution. Our country needs help…face it! A president can't do anything without the support of a united congress…Huckabee has what it takes to pull that off. I can only hope that he does include Hunter Duncan on his team. It would be nice to see some government officials with the same ideas!

Thanks Con. Duncan…Good luck Gov. Huckabee!

Alice L.   January 24th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Duncan could have endorsed McCain but chose to endorse Mike Huckabee, which I think speaks very well of both of them. Yes, I like Mike!

Sandy, from Arkansas   January 24th, 2008 9:46 am ET

Huckabee is not beholding to creditors and knows how to balance a budget. He did it well in Arkansas. He is a man of integrity and will serve our nation well as President. He also has true graditude with no airs. That is very refreshing!

Jenny, Worcester MA   January 24th, 2008 9:16 am ET

I guess the other gop candidates said NO THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENDORSEMENT to hunter the bigot. Huckabee's gonna need any and all scraps available for his hodge podge pile of incongruous notions, to keep on going with some semblance of a campaign.

David, Tempe, AZ   January 24th, 2008 9:13 am ET

How can you have one guy who is a lightning rod on illegal immigration, and has made it the white pillar of his campaign (Hunter), endorse someone who has advocated to grant in-state tuition to illegal immigrants? Where do these two worlds collide?

Patriot,NY   January 24th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Doug - It's the clowns who believe in evolution.

eddie the lock   January 24th, 2008 8:55 am ET

Lev Klinemann, CA January 23, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I cant believe that there are Californians that voted for this character Hunter.

in respnose to that post i add

i can't believe they let californians vote.

Jim, SC   January 24th, 2008 8:54 am ET

Mike Huckabee is the only candidate running, from either party, that will place people above politics. With our troops being shot at and killed on foreign soil, I don't want my candidate taking pot shots at opponents; stick to the issues or stand down. Neither do I want my candidate having a short fuse while focusing on long term solutions and goals for the Country.

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb debating on what to have for lunch, Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote.
"Benjamin Franklin"

Cast your vote for Mike Huckabee

Jim, SC   January 24th, 2008 8:35 am ET

Thank you Duncan Hunter for your insight, you too are a man of distinction and integrity. Mike Huckabee is the only candidate that has a chance in the General Election. Mike Huckabee inherited a fiscal nightmare in Arkansas; the infrastructure was on the verge of collapse. Let us not forget, "read my lips, no new taxes" after which was that largest tax increase in history. The American people have to realize that in order to recover from the last 7 years that sacrifice will be mandatory. The difference will be that Mike Huckabee will be honest and straight forward with the American people, which is what we expect from our President.

Fred Thompson took the SC Primary from Mike Huckabee and gave it to his friend John McCain. While the field is shrinking, it's important to realize one very important thing. We have not elected a President in recent history that held a seat in the Senate, the last was Kennedy.

RB, from the bay state   January 24th, 2008 8:18 am ET

There's a big boost for Mike.

Duncan who?

Jufus, Milwaukee, WI   January 24th, 2008 8:00 am ET

Duncan, AKA: MR. KILL EVERYTHING, never should have ran for anything.

Charlie Manson looks PRESIDENTIAL next to this PSYCHOTIC…

I'm pleased that he now supports Huckabot… that will really help the religious fruit-loop?

Mitty will win Florida!

BloomNUTS is NOT running for president and will NOT run… But, you may write him in if your state allows that…

Ray   January 24th, 2008 7:45 am ET

We have excellent candidates in both parties. I like ones that are "normal" and not part of the political or financial elite. Obama and Huckabee stand out.
Both will fight unspoken prejudice. Race for Obama and the anti-Christian movement for Huckabee.

joe   January 24th, 2008 7:05 am ET

NO MENTION OF PENN GOVERNOR SUPPORTING HILLARY

AGAIN CNN BIAS TOWARDS HILLARY

OBJECTIVE REPORTING? HAHAHA

jeannie   January 24th, 2008 7:00 am ET

I like Mike. I am a Catholic in Wisconsin. I really think Mike would be great as President, Hunter as VP, McCain as Secretary of Defense, Ron Paul Secretary of the Treasury, Thompson at Att General. Not sure where Romney would fit or Rudy - but they all have good qualities. I think Mike Huckabee and Duncan Hunter are the best ticket if you really see what they bring to the table. Too bad Wisconsin didn't get to have a real impact in the primaries this year.

Mark, Boston MA   January 24th, 2008 6:46 am ET

TIME magazine runs a pro-McCain article again. Another shocker! I can't tell if TIME is so in love with McCain because they actually like him, or because they think his winning the Republican nomination would guarantee the Dems the White House. It's most likely the latter. McCain is a fossil, a relic from some former time. All the man does is talk about national security, while missing the point. McCain views strength the old way: bombs and guns. Romney views national security in the 21st century view: dollars. Vote for the economy in 2008 and give America a chance to lead once again in the global marketplace: vote Romney.

rudy T   January 24th, 2008 5:38 am ET

Awesome. Hunter the man. Huckster the President!

America Forever   January 24th, 2008 5:29 am ET

Misery loves company.

Jay   January 24th, 2008 2:25 am ET

How in the world can so many people on here actually in their right mind call Mike Huckabee a the only true conservative left? The ONLY thing he is conservative on is abortion and some other social issues. His positions fiscally (tax hikes) and illegal immigration (touchback amnesty where illegal immigrants leave for one day, then come back and get their citizenship is just a plain dangerous form of amnesty. Of course now he tries to become tough on illegal immigration. People are starting to see right through Mr. Huckabee, he has had a recent change of position on many issues to pander to voters.

The most true conservative candidates in the race were Hunter and Fred Thompson. Now that both are gone, Dr. Ron Paul is definitely the most conservative candidate remaining. Anyone who disagrees, just look at it rationally and actually look at the definition of conservatism.

John   January 24th, 2008 1:52 am ET

Look what Mike Huckabee has done on a mere fraction of his competitors…If that doesn't prove his fiscal abilities, what does?

tino malauulu,california   January 24th, 2008 1:51 am ET

Honorable ,Understanding,Character,Knowledgeable….. HUCK ,in'08

Kathy Ray   January 24th, 2008 1:20 am ET

WHAT !!! Was he Thinking, when he endorsed Huckabee ???

It is CLEAR, Duncan didn't do his Homework….

Glen, Boston, MA   January 24th, 2008 12:59 am ET

Wasn't there a time Republicans stood for tearing walls between people down?

What happened to that party? A wall won't solve problems - it's a childish, near-sighted solution. Not to mention, an ecological disaster separating critical habitats. But, when was the last time conservatives actually conserved anything? Teddy Roosevelt? I think so.

RG Riley, Pittsburgh   January 24th, 2008 12:26 am ET

honestly, i've heard and read that Huckabee is a great governor of Arkansas and a hell of a guy. However, with the nation nearing recession, what this country needs is a fiscal conservative who knows what he's doing and that man is Romney. If McCain or Huckabee got the nomination I would support either candidate but the man for the job is Mitt. Besides, I know im from the east coast but Duncan who? I only recognized this name as the guy in last place in the election. This country must thrive financially and Huckabee is a little too liberal with some of his policies for my taste.
Romney 08′

Tom   January 24th, 2008 12:25 am ET

If Huckleberry is the gop nominee, I'll sit home and watch Hilly win.

Anonymous   January 24th, 2008 12:24 am ET

Who cares what you endorse. Just go home!

Reagan Fan   January 24th, 2008 12:14 am ET

Before this endorsement, I liked Duncan Hunter very much. With his endorsement of Huckabee, I respect him even more because it really shows that he is willing to stand-up and not follow the NeoCon conservatives who trash Huckabee at every turn. Duncan Hunter is a true conservative who is faithful to the Reagan legacy and is not afraid to speak on behalf of a fellow conservative. This action is one of an honest man who will no doubte suffer the same fate as Huckabee as the attack dogs of conservative talk radio will surely go after another true conservative.

Davis   January 24th, 2008 12:03 am ET

How can the person who said they are a christian conservative say they won't vote for Huckabee..? So you are going to vote for someone that is for partial birth abortion or against the values that you are taught every sunday? Maybe you need to dig deeper into that prayer life and do some more research, consider the source when you hear negative things about ANY candidate.

so… with that being said…
youtube.com search words Romney Lying
and you'll see endless videos in context of him lying on manyyyyyyyyyyy many many many occasions… please don't fall for this garbage. He is suave to the eye but deceptive and probably more like a wolf in sheeps closing then Hilary.
Besides the fact that every interview and debate he says the same stinkin thing!! Washington is broken, were going to fix it. I turned around companies and fixed them. blah blah… yeah basically doing deals with the devil overseas and firing hundreds of people that had been working for years and years like you did at those companies. Its all in your own words…. mr mitt.

If you watch video after video of Mike's Interviews … he is consistent, honest, and genuine and candid. You won't see him posing w/ people just for the photo shot like other candidates. You take him how you get him. He is the REAL DEAL!

Some of you may doubt, but just wait and see what a great nation we have.
No harm meant… do the research w/ an open mind and heart over a period of time and the TRUTH always comes out….

ps. … dog hanging, letting criminals go… etc.. look deeper then the anti' ads.
and remember we are voting for a human not a perfect statue … .the difference is at least HUCKABEE will own up to his wrongs as he has already mentioned if you have been watching his speeches.

No matter who you are leaning towards… just please do the leg work before you cast this all important United States changing vote.

peace to all.

joe watkins   January 23rd, 2008 11:56 pm ET

its tim e for the republicans to pull together behind Huckabee. the hatred, bickering, senseless chatter, wasteful energy spent, etc, etc, does nothing but give the democrats a big laugh. We should all be very fearful of what could happen if they get in full power. I know it must be very difficult for many to accept the honest, straightforward candidacy of Huckabee because of so many dishonest choices we have had for decades. But folks, we absolutely must pull together for the good of our country. Check the record out thoroughly as I have tried to do. Read his books. And 1 last thing …….'BUY AMERICAN, THE COUNTRY YOU SAVE, MIGHT BE OURS"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David, Oregon City   January 23rd, 2008 11:52 pm ET

Overwhelmed by their access to voters, the elite media talk show hosts are unknowing splitting the conservative vote, as they did with Gerald Ford, Bob Dole and Ross Perot, rather than allowing conservatives and moderates to naturally come together and elect a conservative candidate without the brain washing and negative slandering from the elite media talk show hosts.

As the talk hosts continue to mislead and split the conservative party votes the liberal candidates prepare to win.

Wake up conservatives; ignore “Rush” and the other “Rush” want-a-bees. Support Mike Huckabee for President and send a message that you have a brain, by saying no thanks to their propaganda.

Dennis   January 23rd, 2008 11:49 pm ET

Thank you to Mr Hunter. I believes he knows as I do that Mike Huckabee is the man for this job. Isn't it time that we had a Good Person as President? No one has ever done so much with so little money as Governor Huckabee has. You could tell that during the debates that Mr Hunter was also a good man who cares about America.

Judi A. Nickels   January 23rd, 2008 11:46 pm ET

I find it interesting that the comment I previously left was one that was deleted. So, what was the cause of deletion? Considering the types of things that have been posted, I am quite confused. Is it something against the opinion of a rationalist opposed to having religion forced down one's throat?

Bobby   January 23rd, 2008 11:38 pm ET

Agree, Larry. I wouldn't vote for John, "Americans wouldn't pick lettuce for fifty dollars an hour " Mccain, for dogcatcher. I'm also getting quite sick of his forty year old P.O.W. whining. A lot of folks suffered more than he did, even losing their lives, and it's still happening. Get over it McCain!! and go party with your friend Teddy Kennedy.

cary henderson   January 23rd, 2008 11:38 pm ET

> It bothers me that so many people are anti America here. Mike Huckabee is just pro-American and wants this country to suceed in it's efforts in the world.

Diane from WI   January 23rd, 2008 11:38 pm ET

Is this not the information age?

There was a time in this country where just about all we had on which to base our voting decision was the media (what THEY decided to report.) And, of course, those annoying campaign ads! It was helpful when concerned organizations would put together voter decision guides that gave side-by-side comparisons. Even though the mainstream media still attempts to sway our decisions by trying to ignore candidates they do not wish to promote… we now have the internet!

If you want to know more about someone (i.e., Duncan Hunter, Mike Huckabee, etc.), the internet makes it so much faster and easier!! Just enter the name that interests you into a search engine! Chances are that in the case of a candidate, one of the first choices that comes up will be that candidate's website!! How easy to see his or her "resume!"

If we compare voting for our next president to hiring a job candidate, wouldn't we want to compare resumes and conduct interviews with the most qualified candidates that meet our pre-determined criteria? What are YOU looking for in a president?

Usually, an employer likes to hire someone who has experience performing the same or similar duties as the open job position. We don't have a candidate with experience handling the presidential duties, but the governor of a state will have had similar duties.

We would not want to overlook character or judgement since we would not want to hire someone who was very skilled and intelligent, but was willing to trade away our liberties for their own personal gain or through poor judgement.

We would not want to hire someone who said one thing one day, but changed his or her views the next. So we would want to hire someone who was strong in their beliefs, even if they did not completely align with our own.

We would want to hire someone who has demonstrated success in areas that are the same or similar to those areas where we need success in the future.

We would want to hire someone who would work well with people even if their viewpoints and culture are dramatically different.

Hmmm… Do we have such a candidate in Mike Huckabee?

Educate yourself!! Then vote!

jeffrey   January 23rd, 2008 11:24 pm ET

Go Mike! We support you all the way.

Paul   January 23rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Huckabee doesn't stand a chance, with or without Hunter's endorsement. There just aren't enough Evangelical votes in America to secure the nomination, let alone beat Clinton or Obama.

chukmaty   January 23rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

A great man endorsing a great man.

People who say Huckabee is a liberal need to get away from statements made from Romney payments and Ron Paul tin foil hat wearers. Huckabee's record is conservative by any account from a federalist perspective, especially when one realizes he had to make things work with a congress that was 90% Democratic.

Larry Mac   January 23rd, 2008 11:07 pm ET

Nothing like an Obama or Hillary supporter taking shots at Huckabee. It's the same as a Stalinist taking a swipe at a patriotic American.

Hillary is a Socialist.
Obama is a Socialist.

"Change" darn straight Comrade. You can keep your "Change" and your nifty red berets.

Huckabee will get my primary vote but any Patriot will get my vote in the general election. Heck, John Edwards would get my vote ahead of those two throwbacks.

Landon, The Woodlands, Tx   January 23rd, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Okay, I loved Hunter, but still distrust Huckabee. I still don't think Huckabee is the right choice, but I don't like the rest of my choices. Thank you media for ignoring Hunter until now!

Mike-Ohio   January 23rd, 2008 10:44 pm ET

Hunter’s endorsement is I’m sure appreciated. You have to wonder how Mike Huckabee would be doing at this point in the election had it not been for the concentrated effort by many in the republican party to keep him out. Fred Thompson only stayed long enough to insure Huckabee didn’t garner the lion’s share of delegates in South Carolina.

Allen Fuller   January 23rd, 2008 10:42 pm ET

By the way, I supported Duncan and donated to his campaign long ago. It took me a while to come around to Huckabee, what with all the nasty misinformation about him.

It also took me a while to see that his rhetoric and his way of talking was not liberal, but merely designed to appeal to people who react negatively to the usual Republican lingo.

Mike   January 23rd, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Seems that the elite´s dont want a Huckabee´s victory. But elites sometimes lose, and Huckabee knows the way to go. This guy is the only one who can defeat democrats, and thats the reason why they´re so nervous.

Allen Fuller   January 23rd, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Duncan Hunter, Mr. Border Fence himself, endorses Huckabee, who is purported by many to be "Mr. Open Borders."

This is more proof that the conservative punditocracy, and their well-meaning followers who have not been paying attention for themselves, have been ALL WRONG on Huckabee.

The conventional wisdom is now firmly entrenched. Huckabee is a "liberal" or even a "socialist." People I trust (or used to trust) have latched onto this and have ceased to think further about it.

I hope Duncan Hunter's endorsement will cause people to take a second look at Huckabee with an OPEN MIND.

Start with independent sources, not the usual opinionated sources you may consult. For example, OnTheIssues.org, which, although it doesn't make Huckabee look good on every point, it places Huckabee SQUARELY in the conservative camp. This is just based on his record and statements on the issues, not on hearsay and attacks.

If a close examination shows he's conservative, many will still say "So what? I still don't see why I should support him over any other."

Here are some great reasons to support Huckabee:
- He is inspiring and positive
- He has BOLD ideas– not just more of the same
- He is a great communicator
- He reaches the Reagan Democrats
- He can expand the Party
- He has good leadership skills
- He knows how to get people to work together on a common solution

These are all personal qualities which are hard to come by. If we don't nominate Huckabee, we will be missing a once-in-20-years chance.

Steve   January 23rd, 2008 10:38 pm ET

I said earlier that Chuck Norris brought more votes with him than Hunter will. Sad that CNN censored it earlier. Real sad when comparing the other posts that obviously are slanted to other extremes.

Robert   January 23rd, 2008 10:36 pm ET

I am a Californian and I like each of the Republican candidates (well there is one I can't think of anything I like about but I won't mention the name). Having said this I like Huckabee best. He has the most executive branch experience. 10.5 years Governor and 3.5 years Lt. Gov.

His fiscal record in Arkansas is fine. I know people throw around all kinds of "info", but I ran it down and saw that it was supporters of other candidates who were misrepresenting the situation. He started there with a 200 million deficit and left the state with an 800 million surplus. The budget was balanced every year he was in office (I wish that were true in California). He left the roads, the education, and the healthcare system better than he found them. Anyway… as a fiscal conservative I am good with him.

On social issues he is great.

On economics he is great. The FairTax is a great idea (for those who say it is impossible we have the "impossible" Prop. 13 protecting homeowners from runaway prop. taxes here in Ca. I wish all Americans had this it would really help).

I really like his energy independence thrust.

I think his grasp of the war with Islamic terrorists is the best as well. It is clearly a war of beliefs and ideals and it is a WAR! The terrorists are deadly serious and it is nothing short of miraculous that we haven't had another 911 like event.

On immigration he is great… I've researched this and so has the Minutemen founder Jim Gilchrist.

Finally, he has people getting involved in government like nobody else since Ronald Reagan.

I think the attacks are because he frightens the establishment… they are afraid the common man will have more influence with him then they will and they are right on this. After all, the country does belong to the people and not Wall Street or other elitists and power brokers.

I like Huckabee and the more you get to know him I think you will too.

Check him out! I would not give money to someone I did not believe in. I stopped trusting the party to represent me quite a while ago.

All I can say is support Huck… you won't regret it!

cjstoltzfus   January 23rd, 2008 10:34 pm ET

If not for Mike Huckabee, I would have supported Duncan Hunter. I agree with his policies and his stand on issues, and I agree with his endorsement of Huckabee! Thank you Duncan Hunter… I have much respect for you! Go Huckabee!

Jarryd Tschoerner   January 23rd, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Gezz guys quit leaving these crazy comments, I'ts good for Huckabee's campaign and lets leave it at that.

Bonnie Oregon   January 23rd, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Mike has more chief-executive experience than ANY OTHER candidate. He turned the economy around in spite of bucking the Clinton Machine's vicious propaganda. That is exactly what Romney latched on to and everyone has copied without doint any research of their own.!
I wish I had money to give!

Fox has ignored or actively opposed him all the way which is hard to understand!
He won the first debate and Sean H ignored it–then he won the 2nd one and still it was ignored. Truly, he has 12 years of solving problems for his state to the praise of Time Magazine–brought his state's horrible education rating–Hilary said she had helped education in AR so much, but it was still 49th out of 50 when she moved on!
Mike was able to bring it up to 8th! Incredible.

Michael Medved, talk show host on at 12pm EST, did a two-hour biography on Ronald Reagan and it was amazing how similar so many things were in Mike,s life!
He has the deep convictions, the quick thinking and wit of Reagan and the outstanding ability to communicate to the people! Go, Mike!

Lindsey Brutus, Lake Worth, Fl   January 23rd, 2008 10:23 pm ET

I now call on Duncan Hunter's friend Lou Dobbs to endorse Mike!!!!! Huckabee is the right man for the difficult job of getting something done in Washington. Even Bill Clinton said of Huckabee at the ML King service Monday that although he doesn't agree with Huckabee's positions on a lot of issues he thinks he is a relly nice man. Does anyone else know of a Republican that can get a compliment from Bill Clinton? This country will miss the chance of a lifetime if they don't elect Mike to unify this great nation!! Please! Please! Will all you voters consider electing Mike and putting a president in the oval office that we can be proud of and that foreign leaders will respect and admire?

Dale Davis, Glendora, California   January 23rd, 2008 10:18 pm ET

How sad. I used to like Duncan. But now that he is endorsing the anti-Mormon version of the anti-Semitic David Duke, in the form of Mike Huckabee, I am sure his many Latter-Day Saint constituents in San Diego County are deeply disappointed too. This Mike Huckabee was a keynote speaker in an anti-Mormon rally in Salt Lake City, in 1998, under the auspices of the Southern Baptist Convention. Just like my Jewish brother-in law, and his fellow Jewish relatives, I too, as a Mormon, feel deeply disenfranchised by the many bigots within the Republican Party. That is why so many Jews are Democrats. I may follow suit. At least the Dems don't have a person who is openly anti-Mormon. Mike Huckabee is a liar, if he tells you he isn't anti-Mormon. This alone should nullify his candidacy.

Kailijiu   January 23rd, 2008 10:12 pm ET

For any person who has really taken a deep look at the remaining Republican candidates as well as the Dems, they would have figured out - as did Mr. Hunter - that Huckabee is by far the best person for this countries President. Being from Arkansas, I believe it is true that Mike Huckabee has more true inner character than do all the others. Regardless of past preferences, a person would be foolish to cast their vote with any of the other candidates, either Republican or Democrat.
Cast your vote with Mike Huckabee for true leadership.

Hooks   January 23rd, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Oh my god, Ann Coulter is gonna flip the f out. She's a huge Hunter supporter, and a huge Huckabee hater. Where are you now Ann? Where are you now?

Romney Economy   January 23rd, 2008 10:03 pm ET

When Romeny said Jobs Jobs Jobs he earned my vote.

McCain is all about WAR

I need a job not a war

Jack   January 23rd, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Duncan Hunter's support is a confirmation of what alot of people around this country are seeing in Gov. Huckabee. I am so PROUD in the best sense of that word to be a Mikc Huckabee supporter. He truly is the best candidate with the best ideas — across the board.

I've been looking for a person I could really trust to be our President. That whatever the situation or issue that he faced– he would seriously weigh ALL of the information that would be at his disposal (which is far more than any of us are privy to) and with a strength of character together with strong, solid principles, and courage based in the Judeo- Christian ethic — would make decisions that would take all Americans up - vertically as he says. More than anyone I've ever seen run for office, I trust that Mike Huckabee IS THAT MAN> One who would listen to but not necessarily be swayed by special interest groups and polls and would have the discernment to pick strong, talented, knowledgeable, and experienced advisors.

I believe I have found– we have found- and hopefully America will find that - that man is Mike Huckabee. Let the "Prairie Fire" of support spread across this nation for the NEXT president of the United States.

Larry   January 23rd, 2008 9:59 pm ET

ANYBODY but McCain. McCain has never met a war or illegal alien he didn't like!

Cindy, Iowa   January 23rd, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Those that are confused how Hunter could endorse Huckabee need to consider that getting more information on Huckabee. (Real information, not Romney mistruths) He is very much conservative and the closest to Hunter and Thompson of all the options. The fact that he is a man of sterling character doesn't hurt either. He vastly improved the lives and the finances of the everyday citizens during the time he governed Arkansas. He not only improved education, roads and other quality of life issues, he also greatly increased the discretionary income in the pockets of his citizens. (at all levels) Big business in Arkansas loves him and the regular guy on the street there loves him too.

john stiles, texas   January 23rd, 2008 9:47 pm ET

The Huckster also has the support of the council on foriegn relations, an organization who in my opinion has as one of its primary goals the destruction of US soveriegnty. Go Huck!

David   January 23rd, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Huckabee is the right man for the job. Go Huckabee!

AJ, Iowa City, IA   January 23rd, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Consider Mitt Romney!!!! Everyone else wrote him off, yet he is WINNING THE ELECTION!!!! Ask yourself, "Why don't I trust him?" Do some research and don't listen to your pastor, political analyst or any other bias opinion.

Romney '08!!!!

Jim in Orlando, FL   January 23rd, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Hunter is a good and decent man. Huck may get not my vote, but it does not diminish Hunter's integrity or character to endorse him.

Betty   January 23rd, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Hunter is a moron who obviously doesn't know what real conservatives are — and doesn't know that respecting the Constitution is something they MUST uphold above all else. Why on earth would he send his supporters to Huckabee, who wants to Christianize the Constitution in DIRECT violation of the First Amendment? Huckabee also has ZERO character — his numerous ethical violations and instances of cronyism during his tenure as Governor attest to that.

Ron Paul is the only real conservative left. He's the only one who understands anything about integrity, fiscal responsibility, and independence. The others can't seem to see past the wads of money being dangled in front of their noses by big business and foreign companies.

Ruffedge   January 23rd, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Dixie McKie, you have to figure that maybe Duncan Hunter and Jim Gilchrist don't get their info from the talk radio propaganda and spin. They must be going directly to the source. I don't even think that lies and distortions that spew out of talk radio can even compare to the muck that you're pushing out.

Ron Greer   January 23rd, 2008 9:15 pm ET

No more Arkansas Governors. No more Southern Baptist Preachers. Sent you money, Hunter, but no votes to the huckster.

Bill, Covington,LA   January 23rd, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Duncan Hunter was my pick from day one but the news media and the operatives at the debates always made sure to disregard him. Now that he has abandon his bid for the presidency I trust the nomine will have the good judgement to offer him the VP slot. you can not find a better pick.

John Allan   January 23rd, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Huckabee may be charismatic but he sure as heck is NOT "likable" and the people who keep saying that have not followed his campaign closely enough. Did you see that dirty trick he pulled on Mitt Romney, saying he wasn't going to air a negative ad, only to show it to the everyone in the mainstream media moments later. What a snake! That's the dirtiest political trick I've ever seen anybody pull.

John Allan   January 23rd, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Duncan who?

Sally   January 23rd, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Stop lying about Mike Huckabee.

Lying is a sin.

Your sham is falling apart at the seams. People see the truth for themselves once they dig deeper than Rush Limbaugh's lies.

JoelK   January 23rd, 2008 9:00 pm ET

A lot of commentators are hitting Huckabee hard for believing in Biblical creation. Well, he is in a lot of good company. Anyone who seriously and fairly looks at the issue realizes that evolution and creation both take faith to believe. Creationists like myself realize that the amazing design in creation had a Designer. I am a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, and I can attest to the fact that the most advanced supercomputer conceived by man can not compare to the logical/intelligence system found in even the most simple of creatures. Natural selection can't explain it. My brother is a PhD in EE and my father a PhD in organic chemistry. They, too, are creationists by faith and by intellectual conviction as well.

Jeanne   January 23rd, 2008 8:59 pm ET

In all this ping pong of who is the best conservative, who resembles Jimmy Carter, and who has the most money, we get to see the worst side of ourselves.We stomp around plugging our elephant ears and swishing our donkey tails when we have real problems to fix. We care more about positioning and parties than we do partnering to find honest solutions.

And because we aren't independent enough to get to know the candidates individually, we rely upon the media to spoon feed us their squash, cooked with controversy for ratings.

I'm republican but I care more about a president who can bring this country together, and the only one who talks, walks, lives, seeks, and believes "unity" is Huckabee. Overall impressions for me … Romney, too shiny; McCain mighty old; Edwards too narrow; Clinton too cold. Guiliani too city; Obama too vague; what does it matter - we'll find reasons to rag.

Huckabee may not be the wealthiest candidate, but I'm not the wealthiest voter. I don't sense that the others can really relate to the common person. I want goodness not greed, and sincerity not sin.

And the last time I checked, primates haven't become plastic surgeons - although unfortunately some politicians - female and male - are acting like primates.

Liz   January 23rd, 2008 8:57 pm ET

This is Great News. What a wonderful endorsement for HUCKABEE!! Also, Rep. John Linder (R-Duluth) wrote an article today stating that Huckabee was the Most Reagan Candidate in the GOP Primary. And, the MinuteMen Project supports Huckabee — as do the Fair Taxers. So, why is it that the Republican Elite & Conservative Media have their heads in the sand — Huckabee is going to be our Next President!!!! Go Huckabee:)

Kaylina   January 23rd, 2008 8:55 pm ET

I think Huckabee is a great choice! He's the only one on the campaign trail that makes sense when he talks. All of the others keep going back and explaining why they did or said something that contradicts what they say they'll do if they get elected. And he's definitely not "buying" the presidency.

isukusa   January 23rd, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Sounds like there's a bunch of jealous Ron Paulers out there taking it out on the Huck; I actually like Ron Paul but I like tweaking his supporters even better.

Bob C., California   January 23rd, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Gollllllleeeeee! It's interesting how RELIGION and the SAME religious affiliation is the only thing that motivates this endorsement. Mormons for Mitt, etc. Didn't we learn anything from the idiot currently in the White House? "God wants me to be President," he told us. And my God, look at the damage he's caused this country and how we are perceived in the world. Religion should NOT be considered one way or the other when running for the highest office in the land.

Rosalie Powell   January 23rd, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Go Huck, great endorsement from Hunter. Just one comment, hasn't anyone ever seen a misprint in a news account before? DUH!

Dwight   January 23rd, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Pleased to see Huckabee is finallly getting to know Huckabee. Wonder what Hunter said when he did the endorsement?

TSilo   January 23rd, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Well, that's stunning! Used to have a lot of respect for Duncan Hunter. The Huckster wants to give instate tuition to illegal kids. Duncan, what happened dude?

Mike   January 23rd, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Right Dixie…

And your sources would be??

Sarah   January 23rd, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Duncan Hunter is a man of principal and honor. He is honest and trustworthy. He has nothing to gain by endorsing Mike Huckabee. ( Look at all the condemnation heaped upon Hunter just from those making comments.)

I have watched all the Republican debates. Debate after debate I wondered why they didn't ask Hunter or Huckabee more questions. Their answers were intelligent, articulate, and true. I actually enjoyed hearing these two men speak.

Hunter stood by debate after debate watching, Gooliani, the Rominator, Mcboring, and Too-old Thompson answer question after question. Their answers were predictable, boring, and "canned." He knows a thing or two about all these men. I believe that he knows a thing or two about Mike Huckabee, and this "thing or two" led Hunter to endorse him.

Soldiergal   January 23rd, 2008 8:28 pm ET

As an active-duty Soldier and registered Democrat, I'm thrilled about this development. The endorsement of a fellow who thinks the residents of DC should be able to carry concealed weapons can only underscore the more troubling aspects of Huckabee's candidacy. I like Mike as a neighborhood-minister-type, but could never vote for him.

MyKisa   January 23rd, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Hunter was my first choice, but I knew Huckabee stood a better chance. I like Mike, but I LOVE Fair Tax, and so does Hunter.

Joyce Todd   January 23rd, 2008 8:17 pm ET

I am 69 years old and I have never felt so in tune with any candidate as I have Mike Huckabee.. and yes, I have donated and I intend to donate more. I am also not what you might be thinking…a "Bible thumper" but I truly and sincerely believe Mike Huckabee is honest, very able, and a once-in-a lifetime candidate who will unite America and mend fences with our neighbors…Also, I believe he will be strong and stand tall regardless of criticism and the negatives that he will surely have to withstand. He WILL BE the uniter; not the divider… Think about it America.. We need Mike Huckabee.

John   January 23rd, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Have any of you romney supporters read Ducan Hunters letter. How can we trust a person to lead us in a war against terrorism when he has financial connections to suspected terrorist orginizations? Sen. McCain he is going to protect our freedoms. Now how do we trust a man to protect the constitution when he has strongly influanced the abolishment of the first amendment to so many groups in this country.Can we say McCain-Feingold? And Ron who good luck to all of you who support him. I LIKIE MIKE. he is the best and only man for the job

David   January 23rd, 2008 8:11 pm ET

I don't think most people consider outstanding character and integrity as two negatives. These may be the two most important qualities even above party and politics.

Divot   January 23rd, 2008 8:09 pm ET

This is the most bizarre thing I have seen in a long time. This site is full of what appears to be blind devotion.

At the start I was equally interested in Brownback, Romney, Thompson, Hunter, Huckabee, Ron Paul and willing to consider Guliani and would never consider McCain. I realized I needed to get to know everyone and set out to get educated on everyone. I am sorry to say that after extensive review Huckabee has proven to be the WORST choice out of all these options except for McCain and Ron Paul.

How many of you on this thread are evangelicals who like Huckabee for that reason? Or because he has a good campaigning personality (I'll giveyou that).
But other than that, he is not strong on integrity, flip flops on his positions like anyone else inspite of accusing others of doing the same, and was the closest thing to a socialist in actual actions than anyone else BY FAR among the republican candidates.

It is puzzling to say the least to hear you all on here talk about his integrity, his conservatism, etc, etc, etc. People keep saying "get to know the real facts about Huckabee and you'll love him." I did get the facts and only McCain and Paul are worse.

HuckFan   January 23rd, 2008 8:06 pm ET

GO MIKE GO!!!

Huck is the ONLY one who can win against the liberals. He's right on all the issues. He is JUST what America needs. Beware of the MSM…get your info elsewhere.

Thank you Hunter! Go Huck!!!

Carl   January 23rd, 2008 8:05 pm ET

This is HUGE Thank's Duncan!!!!!! helping out the HUCKABOOOOOOM!!!!

Anonymous   January 23rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I like Mike's stances on the taxes. I believe that enacting a national sales tax would great for one reason: Folks who work under the table, will have to start paying. Finally we can even the playing field and get the folks who we support on health care, food stamps, social security to start paying into there own future. Look around and see how many people do a little woodworking, plumbing, or turning wrenches for a $100.00 handoff and don't report it. These folks couldn't get by the system when they try to purchase there next pair of pants. They would indeed, help pay for their future.

Furthermore, Mike has tried to dodge the religion questions and challenged the interviewers on these matters, but they still ask. And like any other question of any other candidate, he will respond.

There is one thing that is absolutely awe inspiring about his campaign as governor: handing the vote of an increased tax to "We The People". When was the last time any politician relinquished there right to vote or power to have the last say. MIKE DID IT.

That's is believing in the sovereignty of the nation.

Above all - MIKE stands beside what he says. No back peddling with him. He says what means, and means what he says.

Mary Lou   January 23rd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Great news for Huckabee. Not surprised because Hunter seems like a man of character also. This leaves one principled, charismatic, social conservative in the race.
Republicans WAKE UP. Huckabee has the best chance to beat Hillary in the Fall, and he will make a great president.

David- California   January 23rd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Hunter has no future in California after his stupid endorsement of the Liberal in preacher's clothing. Look up the Huckster's "real" record on the search machine and you will discover why Judicial Watch called him one of the most corrupt politicians in America. The records show that Mike Huckabee was charged with misusing state funds and accepting questionable gifts from the special interests and would have been promoted to the Big House, not the White House, if he hadn't had the evidence destroyed, Where is the character and integrity?

Anonymous   January 23rd, 2008 7:52 pm ET

I like Mike's stances on the taxes. I believe that enacting a national sales tax would great for one reason: Folks who work under the table, will have to start paying. Finally we can even the playing field and get the folks who we support on health care, food stamps, social security to start paying into there own future. Look around and see how many people do a little woodworking, plumbing, or turning wrenches for a $100.00 handoff and don't report it. These folks couldn't get by the system when they try to purchase there next pair of pants. They would indeed, help pay for their future.

Furthermore, Mike has tried to dodge the religion questions and challenged the interviewers on these matters, but they still ask. And like any other question of any other candidate, he will respond, and wisely I might add.

LEGRE ZURC   January 23rd, 2008 7:52 pm ET

some of you guys are saying that you are conservative evangelical…..
yet your views and convictions are too wickedly liberal.

some of you says that Huckabee must believe in Evolution, if not he is a clown.
if we that do not believe in Evolution are clowns… it's okey.

but you, who do believe in Evolution came from a Gorilla

Eric   January 23rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

You Huck supporters need to research his past record. He is fiscally not a conservative. He raised taxes many times as governor & expanded the state government by the thousands. He also supported illegal aliens every chance he could for the cheap labor it brought to the state's agricultural businesses. Socially he is a conservative, but fiscally he is as liberal as it gets.

Bill in Pennsylvania   January 23rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Hunter did not do that for the VP since he is not a logical choice being from an unwinable state for Repbulicans and, as a fellow conservative, would not be perceived as a "balancing" of the ticket. His endorsement is, I'm sure, genuine. I respect him for it and agree with his favorable statements about Gov. Huckabee. I am sickened by the establishment Republican machine (including talk radio) writing him off, and hope he wins if for no other reason.

TP   January 23rd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

I dont understand why people get on here and just bash a man for getting/giving support. Dang we are all Americans and we live in the best country on the planet….Huckabee wants to keep it up. Is that wrong?

He isnt forcing faith by the way….i dk where people are getting that idea. His Christianity can only help our country. Unless you are against the ten commandments and like to murder people, cheat on your wife, steal and so forth, then i can see why you dont want a Christian in office.

Chill out…he is human just like every other candidate….except Hillary. No one really knows what she is….

Huckabee actually reminds me of a more conservative TR…if anyone knows who he was. Probably not but oh well no one ever remembers the good anymore…thanks LIBERAL media

John F W   January 23rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Opinions based on no information or misinformation are not helpful to voters who want to make an informed decision about candidates. Hannity, Limbaugh, Coulter, Bauer the mainstream media (MSM), the Republican establishment, the conservative elite, the religious leadership, the talking heads, and the pundits can repeat the misrepresentation that Mr. Huckabee’s economic and foreign policy views are liberal from now until November but that won’t make it so. They can say Huckabee’s support is limited to evangelicals, but that is far from true. They can state that Huckabee is out of contention is Florida and perhaps nationally but that is absolutely not the case. Visit the web sites of the candidates and research them on the internet. Read articles written by them and about them. View videos of their speeches, interviews, and debates. After your research you may come to your own conclusion (not one fed to you by others) that Mr. Huckabee is by far the strongest advocate of faith and family values. He is very reasonable and logical in his economic policy, particularly regarding economic stimulus and job creation in the short term and the Fair Tax in the long term. Huckabee is a leader capable of putting together a formidable team of experts for foreign policy, defense, and security. He is very conservative regarding the size and scope of the federal government and states’ rights. Finally, Mike Huckabee enjoys widespread unwavering popular support. These are what make a candidate electable, not their “sound bites” in a debate or interview or their jabs at their opponents.

Dixie McKie   January 23rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Hunter's endorsement of Mike Huckabee makes as much sense as Minuteman Jim Gilchrist's endorsment of him. I am stunned.

The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. Mike Huckabee's record on illegal aliens is abysmal, just ghastly. He's never met an illegal alien that he didn't want to give instant citizenship, a driver's license, free medical help, a free education, et cetera, ad naseum.

If I wanted to vote for an open borders candidate, I didn't think I'd have to look for one in the Republican party - although there at least two of them: Huckabee and McCain. But they are Democrats masquerading as Republicans. What a joke!

No thanks.

GaryO Virginia Beach   January 23rd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

If you Republicans really wanted to do what's best for our country, you would for the Democratic candidate in the general election.

Our country may not survive another Republican administration.

Jay</