CNN

Huckabee Better than Juan McCain, Fer Sure

For Alvin Berry
Don't think so, bro; latest and clearest poll tracking out of January 29 have Obama with almost no hope now for the nomination; 50% of the American voters hate Clinton and would never vote for her. Clearly, the Republicans need to nominate a noble team to head the ticket and lead our nation again.

He wants to remake the Constitution in the bible's image. He thinks people need religion to hold political office. He doesn't believe in evolution.

He makes no sense at all.

There will be no more anti-science Luddites as president. We've just suffered through 7 years of the worst president ever, another buffoon who thinks God told him to commit war crimes and murder innocent Iraqi civilians based on 900 lies by Cheney/Bush.

Clearly, it's going to be McCain and Guiliani vs Romney and Huckabee. Ron Paul for the US Supreme Court, please. Duncan Hunter for Secretary of the Interior and Tom Tancredo for Secretary of Transportation. That's it for me. Oh, yea -may the best ticket win.

cnn&msnbc & fox news station are picking our next presdent due just covering the most poular candate in certain area . by not covering all the candates equally.

Wow! Huckabee did great, I'm not voting for McCain now in the primary.

Sorry Diamonds, I have to disagree. I was born and raised in Arkansas. I remember years of being ridiculed as being the state with the 49th worst public school system in the country, the only one that was worse was Mississippi. You neglect to mention that a major change to the structure of the school system was not only the morally right thing to do for our children, but it was also mandated by the courts! You may not have liked the solution, and that's fine, that's your right. But the results speak for themeselves. Arkansas schools are no longer in the cellar. There are times we have to choose results over convenience or sentimentality, especially when it comes to our kids! Mike Huckabee had the courage to lead the state through a difficult change. For his leadership he was widely recognized around the country as one of the best governors of ANY state, a leader among his peers. NO SOLUTION would have satisfied everyone, so he chose the one that would produce the best results. THAT is the kind of man I want leading our country. I was not only a citizen of Arkansas under Huckabee, I also served under him in the Arkansas National Guard. I was proud to serve under him and if he were president I'd be glad to come out of retirement and serve under him again!

CNN... I only came to this site to comment on the debate. I'm done with you, your cable station, and your website. You are now blocked in my house. Your treatment of Mike last night was pathetic. Where is the journalistic integrity that was once the hallmark of American news media? The media should report the news, not use its power to shape the news. Mike is not a Ron Paul, who hasn't won a single state and isn't competetive anywhere. He does have a win and a substantial number of delegates in his column, has been competetive in the other races, and has a decent chance at winning a few states on Tuesday. You treated him like a red headed step child. Your performance as a journalistic entity in America was pathetic. You're no better than a cable TV version of the National Enquirer. I hope your kids are proud of you, and I hope you can sleep at night. I couldn't.

In Amerian Politics, good people are always treated badly by the press, for CNN to give Huckabee credit is almost unbeliable.have they CHANGED?

Governor Huckabee is the type of man who makes me proud to be a conservative. HE makes me proud to be an AMERICAN! HE certainly is a man to be admired! I <3 HUCKABEE!!

Mike Huckabee is the BEST candidate out there. He has won every debate so far, in my opinion. He is professional, courteous, intelligent, and very well-composed. He impresses me more each time I see him under fire, and he holds his composure far more substantially than any of the other candidates. There is no one else I would vote for, and I pray that more people get their eyes open about him and see that he is undoubtedly the most qualified, dignified candidate to be the next president of the United States. A true gentleman who knows how to conduct himself. Thanks, Bill for realizing and recognizing that he won the debate tonight!

Huckabee is the most clear thinking, honest talking, level-headed Republican candidate. I had not even heard of Huckabee until maybe the third debate. I think he has stood out over the other candidates in most aspects. It's too bad that the media does not give him a chance. Like most media, it relates back to ratings $, therefore, the bickering and fighting between the two heavy weights gets all of the attention. I'm very disipointed in CNN and Anderson Cooper for being so biased towards McCain and Romney for giving them so television coverage during the debate. To be honest, CNN should get a D- for their performance. Huckabee gets and A for sure!!!! Go Huck

Huckabee doesn't care about the kids, he consolidated all of Arkansas schools under 300, and planned to go to 1500. Now we have mixed consolidated schools, kids of all ages forced to go miles and miles other than where they are used to, talk about possible emotional problems for kids?
When will someone ask why all the hard drives in the Governors mansion were paid to be destroyed, tax dollars at work to hide whatever he was doing.
When you think this person is ordinary, you better look really deep and hard, there is something he wants, and that is a job, because he is out of one now. So sorry Huckabee get back to the real world and face these kids you moved around the state! Tell us what was on those hard drives and where did the funds go that were to go to the next Governor, for your campaign???

Huckabee might be running for 2012. In the meantime he will help McCain on Feb. 5.

Mike Huckabee proved he is the true leader amoung the candidates. His answers were very inspiring and shows he relates to all people of every level. What a great way to end the debate with his eloquent response about Ronald Reagan. Huckabee gets my vote!!!

i wonder why Huckabee and Ron Paul were left out most of the time especially Ron Paul, Huckabee is the best. the good people of Iowa started somthing different that ought to be followed

if you want change... how could you possibly like mccain or romney tonight?

Huckabee did great for the small time he was given... I'm voting for him.. forget the other 2...liberals

CNN should be embraced, as should all republicans, as well as, our country! This was the worsted political debate ever! This was nothing more than the McCain-Romney Bickering Show. Seems to me that Ron Paul was the only Candidate that brought up and wanted to discuss anything that related to the will of the American People. What is CNN and BIG MEDIA so afraid of? The will of the American People? Maybe they should be. The Stock Market is volatile right now. How well would their stocks do if every angry American decided to boycott them for not holding respectable debates? How about discussing the issues for once? How about equal talking time for each Candidate? Is this too much to ask? You have to ask yourself... Are the big media corporations trying to sway my opinion? If so, for what reason? Would it have anything to do with the fact that these media outlets are owned by the same corporations that profit off of war? The same corporations that are making billions in profits while the rest of us are watching the economy decline, and negatively affect our wallets?

Thanks CNN for opening my eyes!

I don't think Romney, McCain, or Huckabee could out shine Ron Paul in a one on one debate. He’s also the only republican that could win by a huge landslide against either democrat.

completely agree. i leave debate feeling i would tend to vote for huckabee.

I will vote for the first candidate, Demorat, Republican, or Independent who will address the fundamental issue surrounding our economy and our stature in the world. The national debt is currently $9.2 trillion and growing exponentially.

What we need are far fewer politicians and far more Statesmen.

Huckabee is a scientifically illiterate yahoo, and he wants a theocracy . . . .so he can tell YOU how to think.

I think that CNN owes Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee about 45 minutes air time!

YES, that is one thing I did like. States govern the way they see it . They do not need the feferal goverment sticking there nose into there business. If CA was a more strict standard in enviromental control that is their right. The federal goverment sets a standard and if Califoria wants to go above and be on it . So be it. If South Carolina wants to keep their flag, its their right to do so. So be it. If I did like like it then I would not live there but I believe each state has it own rights

100% agree with this notion...........

here is my eval for tonights debate:

1. Huckabee
2. Romney
3. Paul
4. McCain (painfull to admit= but being "straight")

p.s. I think the Governor will think twice about his endorsement..........

I hope to get

JOHN EDWARDS AND HUCKABEE "IN"

Why did Anderson Cooper ask Romney hsi response to every question?

I thought the debate was incredibly one sided and full of subliminal messages. CNN didn't do a good enough job asking relevant questions and treated it like a two man race. I realize CNN tends to favor the left, but this was horrible. Anderson Cooper did a terrible job moderating. His questions didn't reflect enough of what voters truely wanted to know. The questions just gave Mitt Romney and John McCain a platform to have a catfight.

Mike Huckabee had to fight to get acknowledged by Cooper. His answers were straight forward and not full of repetitive and self-centered nonsense, unlike some others. Romney and McCain were too busy talking about themselves and insulting each other and Anderson Cooper gave them every opportunity to ramble on practically ignoring Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee. I was undecided before the debate because of Guiliani's departure. I now will definitely be voting for Mike Huckabee on February 5th.

I disagree with almost everything Huckabee stands for, but I respect him for clearly saying what he believes. At least I know where HE stands on the issues.

So, many of us think Huckabee won the debate. How come I am not seeing any of his remarks on CNN now? That is the problem with the media. They had rather cover the fighting than cover the best man.

I think Justin Flusher needs to re-learn high school civics. Federalism is all about the seperation of federal and state governments. It is a huge proponent of strong state rights, which is a strong republican talking point. It is so sad that so many Americans just dont understand our government, but yet are so sure of themselves..

HUCKABEE IS THE MAN.

Go Huckabee Go!!! Missouri is rooting for you!!

Barbara, Join me and many other and vote for Huckabee on Tuesday; there IS hope! And tell all your family and friends to do so, too!

Huckabee soared above the rest with his answers. Ron Paul has a unique position that millions of Americans are trying to hear. Didn't you hear them? McCain was boring, dull and repetitive. It was offensive the way the questions were directed to McCain and Romney and back and forth. You successfully left out the two candidates that needed to be heard.

So they let the two yahoos corral the debate and not allow equal time for Huckabee and Paul. Interesting how they can twist the truth and consequences to fit their outlook. And Huckabee took the debate in his three minutes of airtime.

CNN, you guys should be ashamed not giving ALL the candidates equal "air time"! Romney and McCain need to grow up and quit arguing like my kids! Makes me wonder what kind of bickering either would do with other world leaders when things are going their way.....Huckabee is the ONLY man that should be elected President! Do you notice how composed he is???

GO HUCK!!!! I'm behind you all the way!!!

Huckabee and Paul are do not act like they are auditioning for a role like McCain and Romney. They speak more of where they stand and do not stray from honesty or hard questions. Media is ruining our country. Let's see if this gets posted

HUCKABEE........HUCKABEE.........HIS ACTIONS SPEAK TRUTH .......HIS EYES ARE TRUE!!

I AM VOTTING FOR HUCKABEE

Shame on CNN for not controlling the time and questions to be fairly shared by each candidate.

CNN truly disappoints me. They totally centered on McCain & Romney. After awhile it actually sickened me. I wondered when we would be able to hear from the other candidates. No surprise who CNN endorsed. If they are going to narrate a debate, at least be fair about it. This is definetly not fair to the viewers or the candidates. I thought Huckabee was by far the best. I felt he was honest and had a true sense of what this country really needs to get it turned back around.
My vote is for Huckabee.

I love Huckabee. What is sad to me is that these things often become a popularity contest. With McCain and Romney getting most of the spotlite in the debate I fear people will shy away from Huckabee and go with who they think will "win".

I was perplexed as to why the discussion following the debate by Anderson Cooper and others failed to give adequate credit to Huckabee for his performance in the debate. I'm a democrat, so I don't have a dog in this fight, but to me, Huckabee stole the show and is surely the only one on that stage who could compete with Reagan in terms of his ability to communicate.

Romney and McCain appeared tonight to be engaged in more of a catfight than a televised debate. It was awkward. Above all, it was a wasted opportunity for both of them.

Huckabee came off as presidential–effortlessly communicating how his experience as a governor qualifies him to be in this race and the White House.

Huckabee KILLED in this debate. Very little airtime but every answer was spot-on and the best of the answers for that round. How are more people not behind him? And what's with the lack of airtime for him and Paul?

he did not get his fair amount of time but i beleave he is the only one to tell the truth and no one has anything bad to say about him when everyone elce is tring to get thire story strate, i beleve he is the one for me and if he dose not meke it i am going to change my party because them others are just going to bring us down even more

The only good things that Huckabee says are those that he has deliberately copied from Ron Paul. Vote for the man with the record that you want – Ron Paul.

In summary Ron Paul touched on the vital issues; Attaching the Dollar back to the Gold Standard, Allowing the "people" to create the economy. Not policeing the world, and occupying Iraq for 100 years. He seems extreme, however his views of following the Constitution is a breath of fresh air.

Reaganomics, yeah that's what we need. Thanks but no thanks. Were these guys trying to get Nancys endorsement? What a love fest.

We may not know exactly which of two candidates (McCain and Romney), that CNN wants to win the nomination, but we definitely know which candidates they don't want nominated

I agree with your analysis. Huck is the best speaker, the more positive and addresses the issues not how to play politics. I vote for Mike Huckabee.

Romney and McCain hogged the spotlight. Big egos indeed although CNN did a lousy job of moderating.

Huckabee and Paul gave good answers when they had the chance. I already voted for Paul and he gets my vote in the general election if he makes it that far. Otherwise, it will be the Libertarian Party's candidate or some other alternative party.

Clearly Romney is on the defensive. I must agree Huckabbe did an excellent job in honestly answering the questions. I think a MCain Huckabbe ticket would be ideal come November.

Equal time is really needed. it makes CNN look biased not to give equal time to all 4.
I really liked Mr Huckabee tonight. My vote will go to him

It really makes no difference on whom won the debate tonight. The Democrats will win in November anyway.

Huckabee is well spoken, make sense, and does not participate in the political exchanges of Romney and McCain.. It would be great if we could get a real sense of all the parties in the race instead of questions directed towards the top candidates. And we wonder why many people do not watch the debates ? It's almost impossible to judge or read candidates which do not get equal time instead of simply following the the top candidates pushed by the media, etc.

Cooper bumbled and fumbled as a moderator. No fair time to all candidates. CNN effectively told the US to choose between Sen. McCain or Gov. Romney. Shame on CNN for such slanted and nonobjective moderating. Shame on CNN.

I'm very disappointed with the lack of airtime Huckabee received.....if his answers are so good, and people can relate to him so well, then, WHY IS HE NOT GETTING THE SAME AIRTIME AS ROMNEY AND MCCAIN?????? Would it be because the Media thinks he can't win, or that he don't spend as much money as the other candidates????? Either way, I'm voting my conscious.....and it will be for Huckabee!

[Not your business-"huckabee, mccain, and romney are masters at saying exactly what they think the public wants to hear. Real schmoozers!!"]

So do you think that Ron Paul wouldn't kiss your kid's?

The logic and wisdom expressed by Huckabee on leadership far exceeds the egos of McCain and Romney. His explanations made McCain look immature and devisive. As an independent, I felt ashamed at the lack of presidential behaviour from McCain and Romney. Just plain more of the same. What is worse is the fact that endorsements and the media's obsession with them are robbing the public of credible debate and thinking. Endorsements are robbing such men as Huckabee and Paul from getting heard and tapping into the American need for Hollywood and crony-ism. I am even more worried about the state of our country than ever before. Instead of being excited about Super Tuesday, I feel more frustrated about being heard than ever before.

Mike, lots of non-governors govern like crap, too. And CaliMom, I think you may have missed the points Huckabee was trying to make: States have the right to decide their flags' contents, not outsiders; and we need to be very careful when we change the Constitution because it is changeable, unlike the Bible, which is not. Sometimes sound bites make things come out strange...

I don't think Bill shows favoritism to anyone in this (except maybe anti-paul to a degree), huckabee comes out of this debate looking far better than romney and mccain because he didn't spend the entire night at someone else's throat bickering. CNN showed more favoritism to mccain and romney giving them soo much face time and keeping ron paul an afterthought in this debate, shame on anderson cooper and the questioners.

The idea of a debate is to let the candidates' views be heard. Giving equal time to those who are still officially running but who obviously have no chance in hell (Huckabee and Paul) would be a tremendous waste of valuable time. It's generous enough to even let them grace the same stage as the frontrunner, McCain, and the long-shot candidate, Romney.

Although Ron Paul's comments/answers are always more mature and logical than other PC candidates he never gets enough coverage by the media. Why the censorship? Maybe becasue Ron Paul is the only candidate who is not connected to special interest groups?

Of all the candidates on the dias Huckabee appears to have a grasp of the situation. His answers are on point, he is not negative, I do not think the media has given him the credit he deserves. People should take a hard look at Huckabee and listen to him closely.
McCain is still wearing his military uniform...that is all he knows...scary.

Huckabee speaks plainly. Whether one agrees with him or not, he is easy to understand.

Why is CNN not giving enough time and questions to either Governor Huckabee or Congressman Paul? Is CNN deciding for the American people that they are irrelevant?

A debate such as this should allow the candidates equal time. This debate is not about who is leading in the polls or who has the most money to spend. I tuned in to help me make a decision about ALL the candidates and found that CNN has decided that there are really only two.

Is this what is meant when people say that media shapes what we think?

Even tho Mike wasn't given much time he sure used it wisely
Go HUCKABEE

The media ignored Edwards and now he's out. They're doing the same thing to Huckabee. Give these guys a chance to be heard!

Not?
Yes, Clinton Scams Millions $$$$$$$

Open your PC front page.

In the web search bar type in, " Clinton Donors Overlap " Press Search.

Read the 10 Minute “New York Times” article.

Bill Clinton”
How to Scam, Con and Steal and get away with it legally.

Thanks, Ringneck11

I am voting for the true conservative......HUCKABEE!!!!

>>...a well-spoken defense of federalism, a very deep Republican theme.

Uh, I thought Republicans were all about a WEAK federal government and STRONG state governments? States' Rights. So now you're saying that Republicans are FOR a strong national government?

Geez, you Republiturds really will flip-flop on just about ANYTHING, won't you? I guess from the people who said: Read my lips...no new taxes ANYTHING is possible.

Huckabee is the most like Reagan than any other candidate in the debate. He won this debate hands down. Romney looked scared. McCain had a great interpretation of Romney's statements on Time Tables - he did say he approves of time tables, just not letting the enemy know. But, Huckabee is the best leader for our nation.

Huckabee has a good head on his shoulders. Got the short end of the stick in the debate. The Biblical model is to serve others and treat others as you would like to be treated. I think we would do well to follow those thoughts.

He wanted a federal law to outlaw smoking. He wants a federal law to ban abortion, rather than letting the states decide Bill, is that what federalism means to you? The media needs to stop with the Huckabee brown-nosing.

I hope CNN will show Huckabee equally in the "post-game show" at least. He definitely deserves equal time.

It's official. I won't watch CNN anymore. Your reporting is biased and small. Anderson Cooper is a lightweight who not only couldn't phrase a question in proper English, he wasn't prepared. Terrible and I demand better. "Would Ronald Reagan endorse you? Way to go Anderson... get back in the sandbox.

Rick
Port Orange, Fl.

It was a good answer, but Governor's don't deal with foreign policy. Four of the last five Presidents have been Governors, and they all have had difficulty with foreign policy. They all had difficult times with understanding how Congress worked and how to get their programs through Congress. The only President we have had who knew how to get legislation through Congress in the last fifty years was Lyndon Johnson who was the master legislator, but he failed at foreign policy. No President can accomplish the programs they promise without working with Congress. Congress is very different from a state legislature because the interests across the country are much more diverse than the interests within a state.

It is very clear to me now why most of the debates have rules. This was a horrible representation of the whole process of debate. Two of the candidates were allowed to ramble on and on about their policies while attacking each other, while the other two candidates were basically ignored. Just how does that fit into a "democratic" process? I will never watch another CNN debate.

I think that it is a travesty that both Huck and Paul were basically shut out of this debate. CNN just made it nearly impossible for the viewer to get a real sense of their postions. It is sad to say that in a debate dominated buy the "media" darlings half of the issues were ignored. WHile I do not agree with many of the things that Huck has said in the past debates I still want to hear something from him to further formulate my opinion.
I am tired of the 2 front runners getting all the face time and spewing forth callous lies about the situation in Iraq before the war. Please allow us to hear from canidates not basing their platform on an agenda based on fear.
Let Huck and Paul be heard.

blah, blah, blah...when people are allowed to speak they have good answers. Ron Paul was jobbed by your crummy network.

I agree with Kirsten from Virginia on how they were avoiding asking the other two candidates questions.

Instead of creating some celebrity type scandal, there should have been more questions directed towards Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee. It seems that when Ron was about to be asked a question, Romney made sure to continue talking and was not told, "We have to hurry and get to this question" like Ron was when he was going to answer a question that was obviously answered by the three other candidates.

Also, I don't see how this question was exactly a productive answer for the race:

"What do you see when you look into the eyes of Russian president Vladimir Putin?"

Ron Paul for President, Mike Huckabee for Vice President. Let's do it America. It will be the best thing for Americans and the world.

Huckabee has a talent for spinning off of original ideas from Mitt Romney!

I WISH I COULD HAVE MORE FROM HUCKABEE!!! THEY SPENT WAY TO MUCH TIME ON MCCAIN AND ROMNEY!

Ian,
Why don't you go watch American Idol or something else.

I agree with the poster who noted he did not get enough airtime. CNN did not do this, the bickering between McCain and Romney did.

I just finished watching the Republican debate. You would have to be an idiot not to see that Huckabee dominated this debate. Huckabee was given half the time but said twice as much with substance. While Flip Romney and McCain sniped at each other, Huckabee outlined the issues clearly and honestly.

This is what I'm amazed that more people aren't seeing. Whether you agree with Huckabee on every issue or not, as a communicator he is head and shoulders above all other candidates, Democrat or Republican.

Huckabee has my vote and I am a Democrat !!! All I can remember of the last 8 years is George Bush's smirk and McCain looked like a jerk up there. And, Romney was close behind. McCain has nothing going for him if all he can fall back on is his service record. Frankly, I'd be scared to death to have him as a Commander in Chief.

This is the exact reason that the media needs to include him as a viable canidate. He is well spoken and has the morality that the other canidates lack.

Schneider for Huckabee's VP!

I thought this was a very eloquent response which elevated both he and Romney, I believe Huckabee framed the Idea of leadership in a way that didnt serve McCain well. His demeanor tonight was the best it has been in any debate. There was no question which emphasized his negatives but he was right.... he was basically marginalized by CNN

I could support the Huckster, if he could get straight on Iraq. Why do these candidates keep telling us that there is honor in a war based on greed?

But lots of governors govern like crap. See also Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Roy Romer, Michael Dukakis, Jim Thompson, and Mike Huckabee.

SURE.... HE MAKES SENSE.... AND WOMEN HAVE IMMACULATE CONCEPTIONS.
DUH!! AND GOD JUST APPEARED OUT OF NOWHERE... SOMEHOW WITH
THE POWERS OF MIRACLES.... AND THE WORLD IS FLAT.

Wish we could hear more from Huckabee. Whether you agree with his policies or not, he's definiately the most likable and effective debater. Shame on CNN for not giving more time to him.

Schneider is pushing for Huckabee because he knows H can't possibly beat the Dems. Typical CNN bull.

Schneider, you suck.

Sense to who? Do we need another ex-governor of Arkansas running the country?

Gu Huckabee!

huckabee, mccain, and romney are masters at saying exactly what they think the public wants to hear. Real schmoozers!!!

And Huckabee's icing on the cake was his answer to the last question about a Reagan endorsement. He started with very appropriate humility and proceeded to paint with a broad uplifting brush just as Reagan would have done, rather than with slaps at others (McCain's approach) and too many details (Romney's approach).

Huckabee is by far the best candidate.

Very inspiring way to end the debate by Huckabee. He should definitely be a Vice-Presidential choice. Reagan would have been proud.

Iam people and i dont relate

Maybe he just love 'Straight Talk'

Huckabee is a smart man. It is too bad the American public cannot see that. He talks straight, and makes comments that actually matter to improving our country.

He looked great tonight, President Reagan would be proud of his statements and actions

Yeah Bill,

I just cannot forget his other statements...

the Confederate flag comment in the south

the America should follow Biblical law answer...

He scares me

thats your idea Bill, stop being on one side..... this is a open discusion to help aware americans who want to on here...
you are not intitled as a reporter to give your own ideas...
let us respond...

well just look at his final comments he does it better than anyone else and seems to be at least honest about it.

I am voting for Huck, he knocked it out of the box! Clear thinker! Best communicator since Regan!

So why didn't CNN give him as much air time as McCain and Romney? Huckabee and Paul were treated like dirt compared to McCain and Romney.

Huckabee is clearly ending the debate on top. He's the most composed and has the best responses.

Why hasn't Huckabee been able to go further. He's the best candidate out there and can be every bit as visionary and inspiring as Mr. Obama. I think he's great. It's very frustrating!

Huckabee clearly won the debate. Great answers, well-spoken, a true connection with people. It's surprising he doesn't get more votes.

Bill, ready to be baptised for Huck yet?

To me Huckabee won this debate. McCain thinks too highly of himself and thinks because he's a war hero, he should be our President. I'm still not convinced.

Sorry nice try Huck, but we all know your going for the VP position.

you sure love Huckabee dont ya

Who are you are you paid by Huckabee?