Comments on: Schneider: The night's big winner: Huckabee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Vicki http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-413199 Vicki Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:16:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-413199 I am a Christian and believer in Jesus Christ. I am with Mike Huckabee and what he stands for but is he strong enough to win? Go MIKE. Miracles do happen and nothing is imposible with God. Saying that, if it is not God's plan for Huckabee's to be in the Oval Office, I will have to vote for Obama just to keep another dishonest Clinton from running this country. I do pray that Mike Huckabee> His beliefs, his values, and faith and his integrity could lead this country to what it has gotten away from. GOD. Put God first and the rest falls into place. I am a Christian and believer in Jesus Christ. I am with Mike Huckabee and what he stands for but is he strong enough to win?

Go MIKE. Miracles do happen and nothing is imposible with God. Saying that, if
it is not God's plan for Huckabee's to be in the Oval Office, I will have to vote for Obama just to keep another dishonest Clinton from running this country.

I do pray that Mike Huckabee> His beliefs, his values, and faith and his integrity could lead this country to what it has gotten away from. GOD. Put God first and the rest falls into place.

]]> By: Timothy D Lynch http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-406694 Timothy D Lynch Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:45:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-406694 Hey Joe, I have no problem with the Huckabee slip even if true. I still think Mike can do it and that their will be some surprises this Tuesday. Second choice for me. I am perfectly fine with Huckabee staying in the race and indirectly causing McCain to win. Anybody but Hillary except that Romney = Hillary. They are from the same moral cloth. By the way the only thing I don't have against Mitt is that he is Mormon. In fact the church should boot him for having such low morals. We would have had a very civil Repubican contest if it wasn't for Romney. I will never forgive him for that. Hey Joe, I have no problem with the Huckabee slip even if true. I still think Mike can do it and that their will be some surprises this Tuesday.

Second choice for me. I am perfectly fine with Huckabee staying in the race and indirectly causing McCain to win.

Anybody but Hillary except that Romney = Hillary. They are from the same moral cloth.

By the way the only thing I don't have against Mitt is that he is Mormon. In fact the church should boot him for having such low morals.

We would have had a very civil Repubican contest if it wasn't for Romney. I will never forgive him for that.

]]> By: Joe in Naples FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-403419 Joe in Naples FL Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:07:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-403419 Dawn, McCain was lying about Romney's record. Do you expect him to sit there and take it. Romney was dignified and restrained in his response. McCain looked like Captain Queeg, snickering away. No straight talk.....He even said he would not vote for his McCain-Kennedy Amnesty bill when just last Sunday he admitted to Tim Russert that he would when he was trying to evade the question. When Romney was talking issues he looked presidental and visionary. Seated next to McCain the contrast was stark. Yes, MikeH and Ron P did not get equal time but it is do or die time for the party and the country. When Mike did speak he was thoughtful and cogent. We MUST rally around one conservative with the broadest appeal and the best strength on the economy. Splitting the vote will only elect McCain. It is now or never. Huckabee supporters need to recognize this even though it is painful to shift support from someone you believe in to someone you connsider a second choice. Please see Mark Levin's article today calling for all conservatives to rally to Romney. Go Mitt. on Feb. 5. Dawn, McCain was lying about Romney's record. Do you expect him to sit there and take it. Romney was dignified and restrained in his response. McCain looked like Captain Queeg, snickering away. No straight talk.....He even said he would not vote for his McCain-Kennedy Amnesty bill when just last Sunday he admitted to Tim Russert that he would when he was trying to evade the question.

When Romney was talking issues he looked presidental and visionary. Seated next to McCain the contrast was stark.

Yes, MikeH and Ron P did not get equal time but it is do or die time for the party and the country. When Mike did speak he was thoughtful and cogent.

We MUST rally around one conservative with the broadest appeal and the best strength on the economy. Splitting the vote will only elect McCain. It is now or never. Huckabee supporters need to recognize this even though it is painful to shift support from someone you believe in to someone you connsider a second choice.

Please see Mark Levin's article today calling for all conservatives to rally to Romney.

Go Mitt. on Feb. 5.

]]> By: Samantha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-402190 Samantha Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:36:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-402190 Colin you get your facts straight before you comment as well. Huckabee's quote was exactly this; "I believe it's a lot easier to change the Constitution than it would be to change the word of the living god. And that's what we need to do -- to amend the Constitution so it's in God's standards rather than try to change God's standards so it lines up with some contemporary view." If that isn't a clear analysis of his motives to change the Constitution I don't know what is! Colin you get your facts straight before you comment as well. Huckabee's quote was exactly this; "I believe it's a lot easier to change the Constitution than it would be to change the word of the living god. And that's what we need to do - to amend the Constitution so it's in God's standards rather than try to change God's standards so it lines up with some contemporary view." If that isn't a clear analysis of his motives to change the Constitution I don't know what is!

]]> By: Dawn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-402061 Dawn Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:21:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-402061 CNN did not post my comment on I-report. I felt the debate was just a pissing match between two grown men who want to lead our country? Give me a break! Mike Huckabee was awesome and down to earth. He made sense and was very clear. He is a leader and showed it. He did not give the snide smerks or roll his eyes like McCain and Romney did while each of them were talking. Mike listened without the snide immature looks like McCain and Romney gave. Maturity, leadership and respect. That are true indicators of leadership this is what this country needs. Way to go Mike! Too bad Anderson Cooper failed to clarify the question concerning the 100 year placement of our soldiers in Iraq, after the question was alreadyanswered by Mike Huckabee. What was that about? Shame on you Anderson Cooper! Media control nominations. That was not fair. CNN did not post my comment on I-report.
I felt the debate was just a pissing match between two grown men who want to lead our country? Give me a break!
Mike Huckabee was awesome and down to earth. He made sense and was very clear. He is a leader and showed it. He did not give the snide smerks or roll his eyes like McCain and Romney did while each of them were talking. Mike listened without the snide immature looks like McCain and Romney gave.
Maturity, leadership and respect. That are true indicators of leadership this is what this country needs. Way to go Mike!
Too bad Anderson Cooper failed to clarify the question concerning the 100 year placement of our soldiers in Iraq, after the question was alreadyanswered by Mike Huckabee. What was that about? Shame on you Anderson Cooper!
Media control nominations. That was not fair.

]]> By: john williams san diego, ca. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-401622 john williams san diego, ca. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:40:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-401622 The biggest LOSER is Schneider. He reminds me of a political hack named Dan Blather. The biggest LOSER is Schneider. He reminds me of a political hack named Dan Blather.

]]> By: Colin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-400461 Colin Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:28:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-400461 Huck supports the Confederate flag flying there because it's a state right AND it's a huge part of that state's history. He also has never said anything about changing the constitution to fit the bible. Even if he wanted to, no one would allow it. Get your facts straight before you act like you know what you're talking about. Huck supports the Confederate flag flying there because it's a state right AND it's a huge part of that state's history. He also has never said anything about changing the constitution to fit the bible. Even if he wanted to, no one would allow it. Get your facts straight before you act like you know what you're talking about.

]]> By: Katie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-400291 Katie Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:15:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-400291 After watching all the debates, news shows and interviews on different networks, and reading from a variety of sources over the past few months, I have concluded that John McCain is the worst choice of all the candidates for the Presidency. He lies and yet has the nerve to call himself a "straight talker". When "answering" questions about the economy, he fails miserably. He obviously has minimal knowledge about the economy which he himself has admitted (in Dec '07). And I am sick of hearing him answer everything about national securtiy with the same line about his military experience which, by the way, was decades ago. Electing John McCain would be a true disservice to this country!! After watching all the debates, news shows and interviews on different networks, and reading from a variety of sources over the past few months, I have concluded that John McCain is the worst choice of all the candidates for the Presidency. He lies and yet has the nerve to call himself a "straight talker". When "answering" questions about the economy, he fails miserably. He obviously has minimal knowledge about the economy which he himself has admitted (in Dec '07). And I am sick of hearing him answer everything about national securtiy with the same line about his military experience which, by the way, was decades ago. Electing John McCain would be a true disservice to this country!!

]]> By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-400247 Tim Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:12:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-400247 None of these candidates stands a chance in November. Romney: Hes too fake. He touts his business experience at every chance but how hard is it to succeed at business when you come from old money with Harvard business degree? The answer is that it's not hard because with money, connections, and that degree you dont have to DO anything. Also, hes a mormon. Mormons are crazy. All you have to do to defeat Romney is ask him if he personally believes that Jesus was resurrected and preached Christianity to the Native Americans. And when he doesnt answer, everyone will know that what he isnt saying is "yes, but I cant say that or I'll look crazy." And it is crazy. McCain: He mostly genuine and has bucked the party and Bush on key issues which appeals to independents. The problem is that he changed his mind and now he supports tax cuts and comes across as unwaivering on the war. If he tones down the warhawk rhetoric he might have a chance.Furthermore, hes been coming across as a befuddled cranky old pessimist lately. That is not attractive. He needs to go back to the fun loving, joke-telling, optimist. Be more like Obama. Everyone knows you are a warrior, you dont need to cram it down their throats. Huckabee: Evangelical born again crap. If theres anything nearly as bad as mormons, its evangelicals! Religion should NEVER play as big a part in a persons life as the evangelicals let it. Taking the Bible and church doctrine as FACT is absolute lunacy. Religion is at best a loose moral guide. Sorry Huck, the earth is not 6500 years old, dinosaurs are in fact real, and the bible is a collection of stories, not truths. The Republican party has lost it's way. McCain is the best choice but he needs to quit pandering to evangelicals and hard line conservatives. Why? Because those people are either greedy or stupid, and anything he says will turned on him come general election. When the greedy people convinced the stupid people to join them, Bush got elected twice. The problem is that in the past 8 years, the rational middle of America has wizened up to this crap. We need a return to fiscally conservative, strict constutionalist, morally rational agenda that be defended in all aspects. Urge McCain to see this light! PLEASE! Otherwise, you are left with a smart, greedy, lying, fake religious nut in Romney. Or an inept, stupid, honest, real evangelical in Huckabee. Neither stands a chance. None of these candidates stands a chance in November.

Romney: Hes too fake. He touts his business experience at every chance but how hard is it to succeed at business when you come from old money with Harvard business degree? The answer is that it's not hard because with money, connections, and that degree you dont have to DO anything. Also, hes a mormon. Mormons are crazy. All you have to do to defeat Romney is ask him if he personally believes that Jesus was resurrected and preached Christianity to the Native Americans. And when he doesnt answer, everyone will know that what he isnt saying is "yes, but I cant say that or I'll look crazy." And it is crazy.

McCain: He mostly genuine and has bucked the party and Bush on key issues which appeals to independents. The problem is that he changed his mind and now he supports tax cuts and comes across as unwaivering on the war. If he tones down the warhawk rhetoric he might have a chance.Furthermore, hes been coming across as a befuddled cranky old pessimist lately. That is not attractive. He needs to go back to the fun loving, joke-telling, optimist. Be more like Obama. Everyone knows you are a warrior, you dont need to cram it down their throats.

Huckabee: Evangelical born again crap. If theres anything nearly as bad as mormons, its evangelicals! Religion should NEVER play as big a part in a persons life as the evangelicals let it. Taking the Bible and church doctrine as FACT is absolute lunacy. Religion is at best a loose moral guide. Sorry Huck, the earth is not 6500 years old, dinosaurs are in fact real, and the bible is a collection of stories, not truths.

The Republican party has lost it's way. McCain is the best choice but he needs to quit pandering to evangelicals and hard line conservatives. Why? Because those people are either greedy or stupid, and anything he says will turned on him come general election. When the greedy people convinced the stupid people to join them, Bush got elected twice. The problem is that in the past 8 years, the rational middle of America has wizened up to this crap. We need a return to fiscally conservative, strict constutionalist, morally rational agenda that be defended in all aspects. Urge McCain to see this light! PLEASE!

Otherwise, you are left with a smart, greedy, lying, fake religious nut in Romney. Or an inept, stupid, honest, real evangelical in Huckabee. Neither stands a chance.

]]> By: Robin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-400206 Robin Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:08:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-400206 Huckabee stood out in the debate. Ron Paul was almost ignored. I think that was a shame, and it does show the media bias. I do believe the exhange between Romney and McCain was important. Romney had a 6% lead over McCain on Friday and it was Friday that McCain started the lying. Florida has a large number of military bases - Pensacola, Fort Walton, Jacksonville, Tampa to name a few. Romney had to offset the Miami-Dade Hispanic vote with North and Central Florida. He did very well in North Florida, but not well in Tampa and St. Pete where MacDIll AFB is located. Miami-Dade alone gave him a 50,000 vote differential. McCain lied in order to sway the military vote - active and retired. He was effective. It is important for voters to know that a 20 year US Senator and true war hero can and does lie. I've always been taught that if someone starts a comment by saying "Well let me tell you the truth .." it should imply that the other stuff he said isn't true. After last night, I understand about the buzz word / code word "timetables". I now know that "Straight Talk" is a buzz word for Lying. Huckabee stood out in the debate. Ron Paul was almost ignored. I think that was a shame, and it does show the media bias. I do believe the exhange between Romney and McCain was important. Romney had a 6% lead over McCain on Friday and it was Friday that McCain started the lying. Florida has a large number of military bases – Pensacola, Fort Walton, Jacksonville, Tampa to name a few. Romney had to offset the Miami-Dade Hispanic vote with North and Central Florida. He did very well in North Florida, but not well in Tampa and St. Pete where MacDIll AFB is located. Miami-Dade alone gave him a 50,000 vote differential. McCain lied in order to sway the military vote – active and retired. He was effective. It is important for voters to know that a 20 year US Senator and true war hero can and does lie. I've always been taught that if someone starts a comment by saying "Well let me tell you the truth .." it should imply that the other stuff he said isn't true. After last night, I understand about the buzz word / code word "timetables". I now know that "Straight Talk" is a buzz word for Lying.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-400060 Anonymous Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:55:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-400060 Very frustrating to watch adults behave like spoiled white kids. And where was the equal time! AC said twice (at least) that he was going to get back to Paul and Huckabee and give them a chance to respond or answer questions that were repeatedly only posed to McCain and Romney. What CNN did or allowed to happen was wrong. Very frustrating to watch adults behave like spoiled white kids. And where was the equal time! AC said twice (at least) that he was going to get back to Paul and Huckabee and give them a chance to respond or answer questions that were repeatedly only posed to McCain and Romney. What CNN did or allowed to happen was wrong.

]]> By: Donna B. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399961 Donna B. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:46:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399961 Huckabee has my vote! I'm getting the word out and rallying around him. GO MIKE!!! Huckabee has my vote! I'm getting the word out and rallying around him. GO MIKE!!!

]]> By: Greg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399710 Greg Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:28:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399710 Ron Paul may not win but he will get my vote....Surely not McCain the war monger Ron Paul may not win but he will get my vote....Surely not McCain the war monger

]]> By: Canton 4 Huckabee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399642 Canton 4 Huckabee Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:19:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399642 Huckabee was the clear winner of the debate. I agree that Ron Paul would make a excellent choice for VP. Oh by the way to answer the question, Yes Huckabee can and in fact has walked the walk. Took a state that had a deficit and turned it into a huge surplus. Was the first Govenor in his state to have tax cuts, education in his state rose dramatically, employment numbers were good, he valued life. He is the clear choice for president, not the bitter old man, not the snake oil salesmen, and Ron Paul just does not have enough "name recognition" to be relevant. Sadly that is what politics is about, a popularity contest. But Huckabee is the one that could help to change all that. Go Huck! Huckabee was the clear winner of the debate. I agree that Ron Paul would make a excellent choice for VP. Oh by the way to answer the question, Yes Huckabee can and in fact has walked the walk. Took a state that had a deficit and turned it into a huge surplus. Was the first Govenor in his state to have tax cuts, education in his state rose dramatically, employment numbers were good, he valued life. He is the clear choice for president, not the bitter old man, not the snake oil salesmen, and Ron Paul just does not have enough "name recognition" to be relevant. Sadly that is what politics is about, a popularity contest. But Huckabee is the one that could help to change all that. Go Huck!

]]> By: Joyce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399579 Joyce Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:08:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399579 Yes, Mike Huckabee is the ONLY one out there who is really talking any sense regarding how a leader responds to the tough issues that are facing this nation. The "Mc-Mitt Show" last evening was anything but a debate. The powers that run the networks are still trying to control the people and spoon feed them with the man who "they" want in the White House - the man that the "money brokers" know they can control and purchase. Are "We the People" going to stand for that? NO, we are not. We want and deserve a righteous man - one who as the good of the people in mind. Gove Huckabee is a proven Leader so let's get out there and vote Mike Huckabee as the next leader of this still "free world" while we have the opportunity. Mike Huckabee has NOT changed his stand. He is a humble man filled with wisdom, common sense, good judgment and most of all Self-control. Leadership. Integrity - MIKE HUCKABEE! He's our man for the White House! MIKE HUKABEE 4 PRESIDENT! Bowden's in Florida Yes, Mike Huckabee is the ONLY one out there who is really talking any sense regarding how a leader responds to the tough issues that are facing this nation.

The "Mc-Mitt Show" last evening was anything but a debate. The powers that run the networks are still trying to control the people and spoon feed them with the man who "they" want in the White House – the man that the "money brokers" know they can control and purchase. Are "We the People" going to stand for that?

NO, we are not.

We want and deserve a righteous man – one who as the good of the people in mind. Gove Huckabee is a proven Leader so let's get out there and vote Mike Huckabee as the next leader of this still "free world" while we have the opportunity.

Mike Huckabee has NOT changed his stand. He is a humble man filled with wisdom, common sense, good judgment and most of all Self-control. Leadership. Integrity – MIKE HUCKABEE!

He's our man for the White House! MIKE HUKABEE 4 PRESIDENT!

Bowden's in Florida

]]> By: Samantha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399567 Samantha Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:06:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399567 Susie C if you can be that easily swayed by a Republican who only panders to voters you were never a Democrat in the first place. Check out his discrepancies when he was governor of Arkansas. Huckabee is no different than the rest of the bunch, he just hides it better. Susie C if you can be that easily swayed by a Republican who only panders to voters you were never a Democrat in the first place. Check out his discrepancies when he was governor of Arkansas. Huckabee is no different than the rest of the bunch, he just hides it better.

]]> By: Pete http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399515 Pete Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:55:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399515 This was the first republican debate I've watched, and I was pretty disappointed that Ron Paul kept getting shafted on airtime. I didn't really know anything about the guy except that he seems to have an intensely loyal following; honestly I thought he was just some nut job who got people riled up. He changed my mind tonight. Watching the debate, he only got about 5 minutes (or less) of time to talk, but made more sense in that short time than any of the other candidates. At one point Anderson went down the line asking all the candidates the same question. He cut off Ron Paul halfway through his first sentence! then proceeded to let the other candidates explain their positions. Then all the debate "analysis" completely ignores him. Horribly biased coverage. I know a vote for Paul is probably a waste since he doesn't poll higher than 10% anywhere, but I think I'll do it anyway just so I can live with my vote. This was the first republican debate I've watched, and I was pretty disappointed that Ron Paul kept getting shafted on airtime. I didn't really know anything about the guy except that he seems to have an intensely loyal following; honestly I thought he was just some nut job who got people riled up. He changed my mind tonight. Watching the debate, he only got about 5 minutes (or less) of time to talk, but made more sense in that short time than any of the other candidates. At one point Anderson went down the line asking all the candidates the same question. He cut off Ron Paul halfway through his first sentence! then proceeded to let the other candidates explain their positions. Then all the debate "analysis" completely ignores him. Horribly biased coverage.

I know a vote for Paul is probably a waste since he doesn't poll higher than 10% anywhere, but I think I'll do it anyway just so I can live with my vote.

]]> By: Troy Sheppard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399475 Troy Sheppard Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:44:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399475 CNN Debate? It was more like a school yard scuffle! “Mitty” and “Johnny” sure know how to get attention in the school yard (media)! I can hear FOX, Rush, and Clear Channel standing around saying, “Punch Him Mitty”… “Hold him down Mitty boy”! Them CNN, ABC, CBS, and Ted Kennedy say, “Kick him back Johnny”… “Knock his lights out Little John”! How childish you all are! Governor Mike Huckabee and Representative Ron Paul were the only civil MEN in the CNN debate. And, WOW, what a close by Governor Huckabee! I hope and pray the American people will look through the school yard tactics put on by the Media and their school boys and take a fresh look that the real men in the debate. If you want school boys, vote for Mitty or Johnny. If you want a Wise, Dignified, Articulate, Conservative, Reagan-like President then the clear choice is Governor Mike Huckabee. CNN Debate? It was more like a school yard scuffle!

“Mitty” and “Johnny” sure know how to get attention in the school yard (media)!

I can hear FOX, Rush, and Clear Channel standing around saying, “Punch Him Mitty”… “Hold him down Mitty boy”! Them CNN, ABC, CBS, and Ted Kennedy say, “Kick him back Johnny”… “Knock his lights out Little John”! How childish you all are!

Governor Mike Huckabee and Representative Ron Paul were the only civil MEN in the CNN debate. And, WOW, what a close by Governor Huckabee! I hope and pray the American people will look through the school yard tactics put on by the Media and their school boys and take a fresh look that the real men in the debate.

If you want school boys, vote for Mitty or Johnny. If you want a Wise, Dignified, Articulate, Conservative, Reagan-like President then the clear choice is Governor Mike Huckabee.

]]> By: patrick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399467 patrick Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:42:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399467 CNN's coverage of the debate was very poor, and they should be ashamed of themselves. Why didn't they just give McCain and Romney a sandbox to play in?? While my favor goes to Paul over Huck, I was very disappointed by the amount of time both of them received. It is sad to see the lack of objectivity and true journalistic spirit in CNN today. Please allow the other canidates to speak!! CNN's coverage of the debate was very poor, and they should be ashamed of themselves. Why didn't they just give McCain and Romney a sandbox to play in??

While my favor goes to Paul over Huck, I was very disappointed by the amount of time both of them received. It is sad to see the lack of objectivity and true journalistic spirit in CNN today. Please allow the other canidates to speak!!

]]> By: DOC- ROCHESTER, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399466 DOC- ROCHESTER, MN Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:42:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399466 JUST HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE SURPRISED THAT RON PAUL AND HUCKABEE WERE PRETTY MUCH KEPT OUT OF THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT? NOT ME ! WHEN RON PAUL IS LEFT TO GO AGAINST MCCAIN, WILL HE GET MORE TIME ? PROBABLY NOT. HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE UPSET WHEN DR. PAUL RUNS AS AN INDEPENDANT, PULLS VOTES AWAY FROM THE MEDIA DARLING , MCCAIN, AND HILLARY OR OBAMA WINS THE PRESIDENCY ? SCARY THOUGHT ! ALL BECAUSE THE POWERS THAT BE WON'T GIVE EQUAL TIME TO THE ONLY CONSERVATIVE RUNNING . THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS THE BEST INTERESTS OF AMERICA, RON PAUL ! KEEP UP THE FIGHT!!!! JUST HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE SURPRISED THAT RON PAUL AND HUCKABEE WERE PRETTY MUCH KEPT OUT OF THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT?
NOT ME ! WHEN RON PAUL IS LEFT TO GO AGAINST MCCAIN, WILL HE GET MORE TIME ? PROBABLY NOT. HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE UPSET WHEN DR. PAUL RUNS AS AN INDEPENDANT, PULLS VOTES AWAY FROM THE MEDIA DARLING , MCCAIN, AND HILLARY OR OBAMA WINS THE PRESIDENCY ?
SCARY THOUGHT ! ALL BECAUSE THE POWERS THAT BE WON'T GIVE EQUAL TIME TO THE ONLY CONSERVATIVE RUNNING . THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS THE BEST INTERESTS OF AMERICA, RON PAUL !
KEEP UP THE FIGHT!!!!

]]> By: Dominic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399437 Dominic Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:34:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399437 Ron Paul is not a serious candidate, use your head. Ron Paul is not a serious candidate, use your head.

]]> By: James A. Garfield http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399381 James A. Garfield Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:18:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399381 Wow! I'm now voting for Huckabee. Forget about McCain. Wow! I'm now voting for Huckabee. Forget about McCain.

]]> By: Christine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399328 Christine Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:06:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399328 Huckabee won the debate. It is not as the media is portraying - a two man race. Huckabee is a contender. Huckabee won the debate. It is not as the media is portraying – a two man race.
Huckabee is a contender.

]]> By: Khwaty http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399292 Khwaty Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:55:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399292 Dr. Ron Paul was the one who made sense last night. He speaks the sentiments of the American people, he was right on the money. Dr. Ron Paul was the one who made sense last night. He speaks the sentiments of the American people, he was right on the money.

]]> By: Elizabeth McDonald http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399289 Elizabeth McDonald Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:53:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399289 Media may think it is a 2 man race, but I am behind Huckabee even more now! The people will decide. Go Huckabee!!! Media may think it is a 2 man race, but I am behind Huckabee even more now! The people will decide. Go Huckabee!!!

]]> By: Johnson Blah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399287 Johnson Blah Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:53:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399287 Huckabee supports having the Confederate flag flying in South Carolina. He also supports changing the constitution to fit the bible. I don't know about you but about 70% of Americans would disagree with one of those 2 things. Huckabee supports having the Confederate flag flying in South Carolina. He also supports changing the constitution to fit the bible. I don't know about you but about 70% of Americans would disagree with one of those 2 things.

]]> By: Harve A http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399284 Harve A Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:51:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399284 If you had Ron Paul in a one-man debate you would televise 90 mins of silence? Give me a break If you had Ron Paul in a one-man debate you would televise 90 mins of silence? Give me a break

]]> By: Kristen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399280 Kristen Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:50:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399280 It is alarming how biased these debates were. What shocked me most was Anderson Cooper, and how he repeatedly cut off Ron Paul. I used to love Anderson, but now I see him for what he is....a puppet of CNN. And CNN is working their hardest to shut out Ron Paul. This is a DEMOCRACY, and we should have the choice to pick who WE think is right for the job as president! How can we choose wisely when not everyone has a chance to tell us why they would be right for the job? Ron Paul deserves more airtime. He is a worthy opponent to Huckabee, Mc Cain and Romney. GIVE EVERYONE EQUAL AIRTIME! I could do without the bickering between Mc Cain and Romney, half of which didn't even make sense!!! Anderson, why didn't you cut THEM off? It is alarming how biased these debates were. What shocked me most was Anderson Cooper, and how he repeatedly cut off Ron Paul. I used to love Anderson, but now I see him for what he is....a puppet of CNN. And CNN is working their hardest to shut out Ron Paul. This is a DEMOCRACY, and we should have the choice to pick who WE think is right for the job as president! How can we choose wisely when not everyone has a chance to tell us why they would be right for the job?

Ron Paul deserves more airtime. He is a worthy opponent to Huckabee, Mc Cain and Romney. GIVE EVERYONE EQUAL AIRTIME!

I could do without the bickering between Mc Cain and Romney, half of which didn't even make sense!!! Anderson, why didn't you cut THEM off?

]]> By: Pete http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399277 Pete Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:50:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399277 This was the first republican debate I've watched, and I was pretty disappointed that Ron Paul kept getting shafted on airtime. I didn't really know anything about the guy except that he seems to have an intensely loyal following; honestly I thought he was just some nut job who got people riled up. He changed my mind tonight. Watching the debate, he only got about 5 minutes (or less) of time to talk, but made more sense in that short time than any of the other candidates. At one point Anderson went down the line asking all the candidates the same question. He cut off Ron Paul halfway through his first sentence! then proceeded to let the other candidates explain their positions. Horribly biased coverage. I know a vote for Paul is probably a waste since he doesn't poll higher than 10% anywhere, but I think I'll do it anyway just so I can live with my vote. This was the first republican debate I've watched, and I was pretty disappointed that Ron Paul kept getting shafted on airtime. I didn't really know anything about the guy except that he seems to have an intensely loyal following; honestly I thought he was just some nut job who got people riled up. He changed my mind tonight. Watching the debate, he only got about 5 minutes (or less) of time to talk, but made more sense in that short time than any of the other candidates. At one point Anderson went down the line asking all the candidates the same question. He cut off Ron Paul halfway through his first sentence! then proceeded to let the other candidates explain their positions. Horribly biased coverage.

I know a vote for Paul is probably a waste since he doesn't poll higher than 10% anywhere, but I think I'll do it anyway just so I can live with my vote.

]]> By: Jessica http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399262 Jessica Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:45:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399262 I thought there were 4 candidates left. Way to, once again, forget Ron Paul. Ron Paul is the only person who knows what he's talking about. He's the only one who's consistant. He's been a politician a long time. He has very good ideas, and I think if he were allowed more time to speak in these debates, more people would understand what he is all about. Dave: Why is he not qualified to serve as president? I thought there were 4 candidates left. Way to, once again, forget Ron Paul. Ron Paul is the only person who knows what he's talking about. He's the only one who's consistant. He's been a politician a long time. He has very good ideas, and I think if he were allowed more time to speak in these debates, more people would understand what he is all about. Dave: Why is he not qualified to serve as president?

]]> By: gary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399072 gary Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:00:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399072 Ron Paul, given no time to answer ,wont the debate hands down. Huckabee has started appropriating some of Dr. Pauls ideas to score points. Both McCain and Romney are scary war mongers. Ron Paul, given no time to answer ,wont the debate hands down.
Huckabee has started appropriating some of Dr. Pauls ideas to score points.
Both McCain and Romney are scary war mongers.

]]> By: Tom F, http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399066 Tom F, Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:59:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399066 I saw the poll someplace on the net and it said when I saw it that RON PAUL had only 77 percent of the vote. That is why he is not mentioned in the post debate articles. No one likes him and he has no chance to win. John Mc Cain had 4,9% of the vote and that's why he is electable. This must be a golf match. I saw the poll someplace on the net and it said when I saw it that RON PAUL had only 77 percent of the vote. That is why he is not mentioned in the post debate articles. No one likes him and he has no chance to win.

John Mc Cain had 4,9% of the vote and that's why he is electable.

This must be a golf match.

]]> By: Bryan N http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399040 Bryan N Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:51:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-399040 Guys.. Face it.. Ron Paul gets little air time because he is out of it. He has no chance and is only up there for his 15 minutes of fame. Guys.. Face it.. Ron Paul gets little air time because he is out of it. He has no chance and is only up there for his 15 minutes of fame.

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398995 Eric Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:43:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398995 It looks like the CNN moderators let the Ron Paul crazies thread jack this topic. It looks like the CNN moderators let the Ron Paul crazies thread jack this topic.

]]> By: Trannon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398864 Trannon Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:00:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398864 Who cares about Ron Paul? He ain't going anywhere, people. Who cares about Ron Paul?

He ain't going anywhere, people.

]]> By: Fred, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398856 Fred, TN Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:58:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398856 The establishment is afraid of Ron Paul. Freedom is a powerful message. The establishment is afraid of Ron Paul. Freedom is a powerful message.

]]> By: Mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398430 Mark Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:24:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398430 Exactly, Ron Paul means nothing to any news station. You also failed to mention the 1000+ Supporters outside as well for Ron Paul. Another sad story from CNN Exactly, Ron Paul means nothing to any news station. You also failed to mention the 1000+ Supporters outside as well for Ron Paul. Another sad story from CNN

]]> By: Roman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398114 Roman Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:45:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398114 if you spill wine on an expensive rug, it's probably a better idea to figure out a way to clean it up instead of arguing over who spilled it. Let's solve problems. Ron Paul 2008 if you spill wine on an expensive rug, it's probably a better idea to figure out a way to clean it up instead of arguing over who spilled it. Let's solve problems.

Ron Paul 2008

]]> By: Sheila http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398111 Sheila Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:44:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398111 I had submitted a number of comments but I didn't see even one of them in your "118" comments. Now I know that there must have been a lot more than only 118. It makes me wonder how many you have erased. Yes, Huckabee did well because you finally allowed him to speak, but Ron Paul did even better but you said nothing about that. I had submitted a number of comments but I didn't see even one of them in your "118" comments. Now I know that there must have been a lot more than only 118. It makes me wonder how many you have erased. Yes, Huckabee did well because you finally allowed him to speak, but Ron Paul did even better but you said nothing about that.

]]> By: Edward http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398077 Edward Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:35:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398077 I have really lost my respect for the main street media. The Mccain-Romney show was such a joke. I don't know what it is about the media, but there are more than two canadates running, but you wouldn't know it by your coverage. Why didn't Anderson (Fair and Balanced) Cooper give equal time to all the canadates? Why do we need to hear and hour and a half of talking heads analyze the debate when we could have heard more from (each of the canadates) of their own opinions and let the American people decide who to vote for and not try to force feed us your two crowned front runners. The smirk on Romney and Mccains face when Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee were speaking made me want to gag. Both of them are liberals and nothing in Washington is going to change if either one of them is elected. The unfair media coverage you have given Ron Paul will come back to haunt you. He is the only canadate with real ideals and his message will get out. Thank God for the internet, a vehicle you can't control or suppress. Once Huckabee drops out after super Tuesday, there will be only 3 candates left and Ron Paul will be there in November. Go RON PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have really lost my respect for the main street media. The Mccain-Romney show was such a joke. I don't know what it is about the media, but there are more than two canadates running, but you wouldn't know it by your coverage. Why didn't Anderson (Fair and Balanced) Cooper give equal time to all the canadates? Why do we need to hear and hour and a half of talking heads analyze the debate when we could have heard more from (each of the canadates) of their own opinions and let the American people decide who to vote for and not try to force feed us your two crowned front runners. The smirk on Romney and Mccains face when Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee were speaking made me want to gag. Both of them are liberals and nothing in Washington is going to change if either one of them is elected. The unfair media coverage you have given Ron Paul will come back to haunt you. He is the only canadate with real ideals and his message will get out. Thank God for the internet, a vehicle you can't control or suppress. Once Huckabee drops out after super Tuesday, there will be only 3 candates left and Ron Paul will be there in November. Go RON PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398076 David Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:35:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-398076 I printed a 18 page transcript of the debate, and this is what I discovered: Page 1 - No Ron Paul. Page 2 - 5 RP lines. Page 3 - No Ron Paul. Page 4 - No Ron Paul. Page 5 - No Ron Paul. Page 6 - 7 RP lines. Page 7 - 10 RP lines. Page 8 - No Ron Paul. Page 9 - No Ron Paul. Page 10 - 2 RP lines. Page 11 - No Ron Paul. Page 12 - No Ron Paul. Page 13 - No Ron Paul. Page 14 - No Ron Paul. Page 15 - No Ron Paul. Page 16 - No Ron Paul. Page 17 - 25 RP lines. Page 18 - 9 RP lines. 18 pages of CNN Debate with 4 Candidates...and 58 lines (approx. 3/4 of 1 page) by Ron Paul!!! Do the math! Who are these people? Who are they taking orders from? What right do they have to place a muzzle on a 10 term congressman, medical doctor, flight surgeon, and friend of Ronald Reagan??!! And at the Reagan Library!!! Ron Paul is in 4th. place out of an original field of 11...despite the MSM Blackout...but he is obviously not a "serious" candidate and has no chance of winning!!! Once again...just exactly who the heck are these people??!! I printed a 18 page transcript of the debate, and this is what I discovered:

Page 1 – No Ron Paul.
Page 2 – 5 RP lines.
Page 3 – No Ron Paul.
Page 4 – No Ron Paul.
Page 5 – No Ron Paul.
Page 6 – 7 RP lines.
Page 7 – 10 RP lines.
Page 8 – No Ron Paul.
Page 9 – No Ron Paul.
Page 10 – 2 RP lines.
Page 11 – No Ron Paul.
Page 12 – No Ron Paul.
Page 13 – No Ron Paul.
Page 14 – No Ron Paul.
Page 15 – No Ron Paul.
Page 16 – No Ron Paul.
Page 17 – 25 RP lines.
Page 18 – 9 RP lines.

18 pages of CNN Debate with 4 Candidates...and 58 lines (approx. 3/4 of 1 page) by Ron Paul!!! Do the math! Who are these people? Who are they taking orders from? What right do they have to place a muzzle on a 10 term congressman, medical doctor, flight surgeon, and friend of Ronald Reagan??!! And at the Reagan Library!!! Ron Paul is in 4th. place out of an original field of 11...despite the MSM Blackout...but he is obviously not a "serious" candidate and has no chance of winning!!! Once again...just exactly who the heck are these people??!!

]]> By: Mike B http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-397984 Mike B Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:14:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-397984 A lot of people never get a chance to see and hear Governor Huckabee. There is some good stuff on his web site and even more on youtube. Do a search for "best of Huckabee" on youtube.com I support Mike Huckabee as the best candidate in the race, and for the first time in my 45 year life - I contributed to a Presidential campaign. In fact that is what got my attention, almost every dollar of the money has been donated by individuals. Not PAC's and special interest groups. And guess what? His campaign is in the black - no debt. If a candidate can control his campaign spending maybe he can get Washington to control their spending. A lot of people never get a chance to see and hear Governor Huckabee. There is some good stuff on his web site and even more on youtube. Do a search for "best of Huckabee" on youtube.com
I support Mike Huckabee as the best candidate in the race, and for the first time in my 45 year life – I contributed to a Presidential campaign.
In fact that is what got my attention, almost every dollar of the money has been donated by individuals. Not PAC's and special interest groups. And guess what? His campaign is in the black – no debt. If a candidate can control his campaign spending maybe he can get Washington to control their spending.

]]> By: Susie C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-397981 Susie C Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:14:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-397981 Im a registered democrat. After tonight, Im changing parties Im voting HUCKABEE. Someone so straight forward and knowledgeable has got my vote! Go Huckabee! Im a registered democrat. After tonight, Im changing parties Im voting HUCKABEE. Someone so straight forward and knowledgeable has got my vote!

Go Huckabee!

]]> By: chordchaser http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-397972 chordchaser Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:12:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-397972 Mitt Romney and John McCain sparring about who said what, or if they said it at all, or what they meant by it if they said it, or if any of it adds up to one of them being less Republican, is a train wreck. But that's what the debate focused on, proving once again that the media can't resist a good train wreck. What you're pointing out is that despite this train wreck commanding CNN's attention, Mike Huckabee sounded a lot more sensible with the limited time he was given. Basically, he outperformed a train wreck. Good call. If, however, we ever begin to seriously talk about who understands economics and foreign policy, and has been right all along on these issues, and is being vindicated every day by the reality faced by real Americans, wouldn't we have to give the win to the one we dare not mention? The one who's statements and record cannot be turned into a train wreck? But that's not what this is all about, is it? Mitt Romney and John McCain sparring about who said what, or if they said it at all, or what they meant by it if they said it, or if any of it adds up to one of them being less Republican, is a train wreck. But that's what the debate focused on, proving once again that the media can't resist a good train wreck.

What you're pointing out is that despite this train wreck commanding CNN's attention, Mike Huckabee sounded a lot more sensible with the limited time he was given. Basically, he outperformed a train wreck. Good call.

If, however, we ever begin to seriously talk about who understands economics and foreign policy, and has been right all along on these issues, and is being vindicated every day by the reality faced by real Americans, wouldn't we have to give the win to the one we dare not mention? The one who's statements and record cannot be turned into a train wreck?

But that's not what this is all about, is it?

]]> By: Shawn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-396902 Shawn Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:19:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-396902 I agree. Huckabee won the debate despite the lack of time. He is elegant, honorable, and sincere. He is presidential and will make an awesome president! The moderators didn't do a good job in distributing the time and were even rude to Dr. Paul. Despite all of that, I think Gov Huckabee was able to show the qualities that will make him the best president we've had since Regan. I agree. Huckabee won the debate despite the lack of time. He is elegant, honorable, and sincere. He is presidential and will make an awesome president! The moderators didn't do a good job in distributing the time and were even rude to Dr. Paul. Despite all of that, I think Gov Huckabee was able to show the qualities that will make him the best president we've had since Regan.

]]> By: akaye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-396900 akaye Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:19:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-396900 Ron Paul wins EVERY debate. And you all know it. He is the only sane person on the stage. The others pretend our dollar is strong and that we're winning the war in Iraq. Ron Paul wins EVERY debate. And you all know it. He is the only sane person on the stage. The others pretend our dollar is strong and that we're winning the war in Iraq.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-396890 Anonymous Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:19:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-396890 I can only read so many of these posts on top of this article, Mr. Schneider. How could ANYONE think that Huckabee won this debate? The whole time he was flailing his arms begging for someone to pay attention to him. Finally, when he did get some airtime, he sounded unintelligent. You see, I am proficient in communications-- I know that half of communicating and winning people over is simply having the ability to make it LOOK like you know what you're talking about. Huckabee has the confidence (however humble he wants to come across as) to make it look like he's informed. He's already bumbled and made SERIOUS mistakes when speaking (for instance, on Sharia law). Romney was so right: you don't stimulate a struggling economy proficiently and immediately by building a major highway. I desperately want a president who I can look to and feel secure in knowing he is more intelligent than most everyone that I know. Huckabee most certainly does not fall under that category. He may be a good man; he may have a good heart, but so does my next-door neighbor, so does my preacher. That does not mean my neighbor, nor my preacher, could be the leader of the free world. He has given it a good go, but it is time for Huckabee to let go. McCain was absolutely repugnant. I was repulsed by the smirk on face. He took a cheap shot at Romney by making a flat-out lie, and everyone knows it. And it's funny how he said something to the effect of: "it was you, Governor Romney, who set the tone for this campaign by running negative ads." NONE of the COMPARISONS Romney made in those ads were lies. As Romney said tonight, "facts are stubborn things." McCain flat-out lied, and that is the BIG difference. I can only read so many of these posts on top of this article, Mr. Schneider. How could ANYONE think that Huckabee won this debate? The whole time he was flailing his arms begging for someone to pay attention to him. Finally, when he did get some airtime, he sounded unintelligent. You see, I am proficient in communications– I know that half of communicating and winning people over is simply having the ability to make it LOOK like you know what you're talking about. Huckabee has the confidence (however humble he wants to come across as) to make it look like he's informed. He's already bumbled and made SERIOUS mistakes when speaking (for instance, on Sharia law). Romney was so right: you don't stimulate a struggling economy proficiently and immediately by building a major highway. I desperately want a president who I can look to and feel secure in knowing he is more intelligent than most everyone that I know. Huckabee most certainly does not fall under that category. He may be a good man; he may have a good heart, but so does my next-door neighbor, so does my preacher. That does not mean my neighbor, nor my preacher, could be the leader of the free world. He has given it a good go, but it is time for Huckabee to let go.
McCain was absolutely repugnant. I was repulsed by the smirk on face. He took a cheap shot at Romney by making a flat-out lie, and everyone knows it. And it's funny how he said something to the effect of: "it was you, Governor Romney, who set the tone for this campaign by running negative ads." NONE of the COMPARISONS Romney made in those ads were lies. As Romney said tonight, "facts are stubborn things." McCain flat-out lied, and that is the BIG difference.

]]> By: chief John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-396763 chief John Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:12:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-396763 ....Your not mad at me...are you.? ....Your not mad at me...are you.?

]]> By: S Douglas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-396159 S Douglas Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:47:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-396159 Huckabee did win despite the handicap of limited air time. He is in it to win it, and he can win it. He is a strong conservative and the clear choice to lead America higher. Huckabee did win despite the handicap of limited air time. He is in it to win it, and he can win it. He is a strong conservative and the clear choice to lead America higher.

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-396157 Dave Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:47:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/30/schneider-the-nights-big-winner-huckabee/#comment-396157 Ron Paul isn't being deliberately ignored or cut out of the debate. I was actually surprised how much airtime he was given. The Paulanistas need to realize that their candidate is failing not because of a media conspiracy, but because he is wrong on the issues, he is not qualified to serve as president, and the people of this country know it. Grow up! Ron Paul isn't being deliberately ignored or cut out of the debate. I was actually surprised how much airtime he was given. The Paulanistas need to realize that their candidate is failing not because of a media conspiracy, but because he is wrong on the issues, he is not qualified to serve as president, and the people of this country know it. Grow up!

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