Comments on: McCain not dismissing Huckabee threat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: guidopopulare http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-523665 guidopopulare Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:40:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-523665 The time for Christian fundamentalism -- or any kind of religious fundamentalism, for that matter -- is over. Huckabee needs to step down. We need a centrist, enlightened government whose stewards won't try to turn back the clock on progress. I mean, really: Why turn the clock back only to the 1950s, Mr. Huckabee? Why not go back to the freakin' Stone Ages, when women knew their place and any sort of diversity -- anything that didn't agree with The (Wolf) Pack -- was not tolerated?!? The time for Christian fundamentalism - or any kind of religious fundamentalism, for that matter - is over. Huckabee needs to step down. We need a centrist, enlightened government whose stewards won't try to turn back the clock on progress. I mean, really: Why turn the clock back only to the 1950s, Mr. Huckabee? Why not go back to the freakin' Stone Ages, when women knew their place and any sort of diversity - anything that didn't agree with The (Wolf) Pack - was not tolerated?!?

]]> By: Russty http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-498760 Russty Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:02:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-498760 Again, I read a lot of Anti-Christian bigotry. I think those of you who can not abide those you disagree with - and they don't try to force you to believe their way, need to grow up and let the adults run the country. Adults don't whine, and call people names because they don't like them. Again, I read a lot of Anti-Christian bigotry. I think those of you who can not abide those you disagree with – and they don't try to force you to believe their way, need to grow up and let the adults run the country. Adults don't whine, and call people names because they don't like them.

]]> By: Danny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-498741 Danny Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:58:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-498741 Huckabee in 08! All the way. Huckabee in 08! All the way.

]]> By: Morris Lieske http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-498685 Morris Lieske Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:42:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-498685 Why hasn't anybody mentioned a Huckabee - Paul ticket. That could well be what happens after the convention. Talk about interesting, with the Fair Tax eliminating corporate income taxes, this may well be the only way that this country can pull itself out of the looming depression we are headed for. If the business community would put their weight behind Huckabee - Paul we could be in for a surprise. Why hasn't anybody mentioned a Huckabee – Paul ticket. That could well be what happens after the convention. Talk about interesting, with the Fair Tax eliminating corporate income taxes, this may well be the only way that this country can pull itself out of the looming depression we are headed for. If the business community would put their weight behind Huckabee – Paul we could be in for a surprise.

]]> By: FARAZ ALI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-498590 FARAZ ALI Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:55:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-498590 WHAT IS UP WITH THE MEDIA THEY WONT EVEN MENTIONED RON PAUL NAME AS IF IT WAS A FOUR LETTER WORD. ITS LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN ORDERS NOT TO MENTION HIS NAME WHAT IS UP WITH THE MEDIA THEY WONT EVEN MENTIONED RON PAUL NAME AS IF IT WAS A FOUR LETTER WORD. ITS LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN ORDERS NOT TO MENTION HIS NAME

]]> By: Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495191 Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:17:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495191 Bernardo, The ironic thing is that Dr. Paul is really more of a constitutionalist candidate than an anti-establishment candidate. If the US Constitution was considered the "establishment", as it should be, he would actually be the only "pro-establishment" candidate! He has not said anything radical or unbelievable during his whole candidacy. A lot of "marginal" candidates (Kucinich, Nader, etc.) do. Dr. Paul is very level-headed, even-tempered, courteous, and he has always delivered the same lucid message: That we should return to a Constitutional-size gov't. It is sad that only 5%-7% of our people want or understand constitutional principles. I guess we get the gov't we deserve. Bernardo,

The ironic thing is that Dr. Paul is really more of a constitutionalist candidate than an anti-establishment candidate. If the US Constitution was considered the "establishment", as it should be, he would actually be the only "pro-establishment" candidate!

He has not said anything radical or unbelievable during his whole candidacy. A lot of "marginal" candidates (Kucinich, Nader, etc.) do. Dr. Paul is very level-headed, even-tempered, courteous, and he has always delivered the same lucid message: That we should return to a Constitutional-size gov't.

It is sad that only 5%-7% of our people want or understand constitutional principles. I guess we get the gov't we deserve.

]]> By: Daniel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495154 Daniel Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:13:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495154 Yes! Ron Paul independent has my vote! Yes! Ron Paul independent has my vote!

]]> By: Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495139 Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:10:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495139 Man, if I was a GOP strategist, I would love McCain-Huckabee. [1] It allows them to join early & combat Dems. [2] Huckabee could help McCain campaign - esp. in the South. [3] They are ideologically not all that different. [4] McCain will probably retire in 4 years. Huckabee is young but unseasoned. 4 years as VP would put him in a nice spot in 2012. The GOP could keep the White House twelve more years! When Huckabee left office in 2020, he would only be 65 years old. Man, if I was a GOP strategist, I would love McCain-Huckabee.

[1] It allows them to join early & combat Dems.
[2] Huckabee could help McCain campaign – esp. in the South.
[3] They are ideologically not all that different.
[4] McCain will probably retire in 4 years. Huckabee is young but unseasoned. 4 years as VP would put him in a nice spot in 2012.

The GOP could keep the White House twelve more years!

When Huckabee left office in 2020, he would only be 65 years old.

]]> By: BA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495137 BA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:10:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495137 The only way that I will vote for McCain is if Romney is his VP. Romney needs to keep tabs on him so he dosen't wreck the white house for when he becomes president in 2012. A McCain/Romney ticket is the only hope McCain has to unite the party. Huckabee should be ashamed of himself. He took votes away from the most qualified canidate. Anything that happens bad with our economy in the next 4 years, is his fault. I think the American public are sorely going to regret that they didn't vote for Romney. The only way that I will vote for McCain is if Romney is his VP. Romney needs to keep tabs on him so he dosen't wreck the white house for when he becomes president in 2012. A McCain/Romney ticket is the only hope McCain has to unite the party. Huckabee should be ashamed of himself. He took votes away from the most qualified canidate. Anything that happens bad with our economy in the next 4 years, is his fault. I think the American public are sorely going to regret that they didn't vote for Romney.

]]> By: Kimberly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495122 Kimberly Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:08:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495122 I personally am angered because the press has so quickly dismissed Huckabee. He has been very successful in his campaign. Folks if a man can be this successful with out spending the hundres of million that Clinton and Obama have then imagin what he could do with the Nation Debt. I too believe he is by far the best candidate out there. Sad thing is because he hasn't had the hundreds of millions to campaign there are still many people out there that don't know he is even in the race. The Press certainly don't help him out any. If you remember there was very little news coverage of him before Super Tuesday and the next day they hardly mentioned him again. Makes me wonder if people are really afraid that he has a great chance. I personally would like to see him hit it big in the next few months. Sweep the rest of the country off it's feet just as he made his point on Super Tuesday.... This will be only the 2nd time I have ever voted in my life. I never really thought they gave us much of a choice for a President until now. However if it comes down to McCain/ Clinton or McCain / Obama; I will not vote in this election because I wouldn't want to be respondsible for helping to destroy what is left of this Great Nation. I personally am angered because the press has so quickly dismissed Huckabee. He has been very successful in his campaign. Folks if a man can be this successful with out spending the hundres of million that Clinton and Obama have then imagin what he could do with the Nation Debt.
I too believe he is by far the best candidate out there. Sad thing is because he hasn't had the hundreds of millions to campaign there are still many people out there that don't know he is even in the race. The Press certainly don't help him out any. If you remember there was very little news coverage of him before Super Tuesday and the next day they hardly mentioned him again. Makes me wonder if people are really afraid that he has a great chance.
I personally would like to see him hit it big in the next few months. Sweep the rest of the country off it's feet just as he made his point on Super Tuesday....
This will be only the 2nd time I have ever voted in my life. I never really thought they gave us much of a choice for a President until now. However if it comes down to McCain/ Clinton or McCain / Obama; I will not vote in this election because I wouldn't want to be respondsible for helping to destroy what is left of this Great Nation.

]]> By: Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495106 Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:06:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495106 Granpa McCain, you are not going to be President. This is another Bob Dole, can you say landslide Granpa McCain, you are not going to be President. This is another Bob Dole, can you say landslide

]]> By: Ian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495096 Ian Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:04:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-495096 Michael Simms, you forget to mention your background in economics. Look at Ron Paul's background and what groups he belongs to. Sorry but I'll put more faith in Ron that you. What is it about the Federal Reserve that you think is so great? They lend money at interest and are the only group able to print money. Therefore your only option to pay them back is to borrow more money. At interest. It's a scam. Michael Simms, you forget to mention your background in economics. Look at Ron Paul's background and what groups he belongs to. Sorry but I'll put more faith in Ron that you. What is it about the Federal Reserve that you think is so great? They lend money at interest and are the only group able to print money. Therefore your only option to pay them back is to borrow more money. At interest. It's a scam.

]]> By: Billy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494959 Billy Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:47:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494959 who let all these hicks on the internet? I swear between the Ron Paul lunatics: The man has 13 delegates don't think he will squeeze in, the Huckabee lovers: Oh yes I'd love a fundamentalist in the white house its been a dream to turn America into a Christian Hezbollah paradise, and the Romney apologists: Oh he just suspended his campaign, he didn't quit! Sure we'll he's suspending it until the convention so unless 900 some odd delegates float his way magically he is out. Vote McCain bring the Republican party back to common sense leave the jerry falwell lover conservatives on the side of the road. Remember what the religious right used to say? "Love it or Leave it" Well boys now its on you, don't love this party? Then get out. Go vote for a democrat or start your own looney tunes jesus is my homeboy party. who let all these hicks on the internet? I swear between the Ron Paul lunatics: The man has 13 delegates don't think he will squeeze in, the Huckabee lovers: Oh yes I'd love a fundamentalist in the white house its been a dream to turn America into a Christian Hezbollah paradise, and the Romney apologists: Oh he just suspended his campaign, he didn't quit! Sure we'll he's suspending it until the convention so unless 900 some odd delegates float his way magically he is out.

Vote McCain bring the Republican party back to common sense leave the jerry falwell lover conservatives on the side of the road. Remember what the religious right used to say? "Love it or Leave it" Well boys now its on you, don't love this party? Then get out. Go vote for a democrat or start your own looney tunes jesus is my homeboy party.

]]> By: Voting Fool http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494924 Voting Fool Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:42:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494924 I hope Condoleeza Rice is smart enough to say "NO" if asked to be a running mate. If not I really question her judgement as well as her intelligence I hope Condoleeza Rice is smart enough to say "NO" if asked to be a running mate. If not I really question her judgement as well as her intelligence

]]> By: calif RN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494898 calif RN Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:40:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494898 If Mr. Huckabee thougt he could be in this very position at this stage of the game -that maybe a vote from a mormon or friend of a mormon or an educated person who believes in respecting the beliefs of all people could put him to the top if Romney dropped out - he should have kept his disrespectful and bigotted comments to himself. He blew it when he showed so much disrespect to someone else's religion. Very sad. His deliberate comments to stir hatred will show to be the demise of his campaign. Very sad. If Mr. Huckabee thougt he could be in this very position at this stage of the game -that maybe a vote from a mormon or friend of a mormon or an educated person who believes in respecting the beliefs of all people could put him to the top if Romney dropped out – he should have kept his disrespectful and bigotted comments to himself. He blew it when he showed so much disrespect to someone else's religion. Very sad. His deliberate comments to stir hatred will show to be the demise of his campaign. Very sad.

]]> By: Bernardo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494859 Bernardo Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:35:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494859 I liked Dr. Paul as an anti-establishment candidate. His supporters are vocal, but lets be realistic, 7% of the vote in the New York state primary and that was one of his best showings. There is no realistic chance here, he will get his 5% and that's it if he runs independent. It would be a courageous run but doomed to fail. I liked Dr. Paul as an anti-establishment candidate. His supporters are vocal, but lets be realistic, 7% of the vote in the New York state primary and that was one of his best showings. There is no realistic chance here, he will get his 5% and that's it if he runs independent. It would be a courageous run but doomed to fail.

]]> By: Mark in Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494682 Mark in Iowa Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:18:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494682 I supported Romney now I will support McCain. Romney did not want to split the party and stepped aside a very honorable thing to do. Huckabee and Paul also need to follow the lead and step aside. We need to united the Republician Party and beat the Democrates. I do have to say McCain/Romney ticket sound great, and then Romney in 2012. McCain will no longer be Mr. Nice Guy to Huckabee, how's it feel to be used, and Ron Paul's only chance is to run as an indendpent. I supported Romney now I will support McCain. Romney did not want to split the party and stepped aside a very honorable thing to do. Huckabee and Paul also need to follow the lead and step aside. We need to united the Republician Party and beat the Democrates. I do have to say McCain/Romney ticket sound great, and then Romney in 2012. McCain will no longer be Mr. Nice Guy to Huckabee, how's it feel to be used, and Ron Paul's only chance is to run as an indendpent.

]]> By: hannah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494675 hannah Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:18:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494675 I personally am not a fan of Mcain, however Mike Huckabee in my opinion would make a great president! He is a faith based man and this country needs some hope for its american people. It scares me to think clinton or barak obama (sounds like a terrorist) will make it into office. To the comment that huckabee is a nobody..i would like to know how you figured that , seems to me he has a good chance to be your president. so for being a nobody he is sure doing a good job! My vote is for you Huckabee! I personally am not a fan of Mcain, however Mike Huckabee in my opinion would make a great president! He is a faith based man and this country needs some hope for its american people. It scares me to think clinton or barak obama (sounds like a terrorist) will make it into office. To the comment that huckabee is a nobody..i would like to know how you figured that , seems to me he has a good chance to be your president. so for being a nobody he is sure doing a good job! My vote is for you Huckabee!

]]> By: ag http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494672 ag Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:18:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494672 Come on, lets make this interesting !! Vote for Huckabee !!! Come on, lets make this interesting !!

Vote for Huckabee !!!

]]> By: michael Simms http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494657 michael Simms Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:16:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494657 Ron Paul was never in the race to bein with. The man is severely incorrect on several issues, especially regarding the Federal Reserve system. Returning to the gold standard would cripple the US economy. I'm always amazed that anyone votes for him at all. Ron Paul was never in the race to bein with. The man is severely incorrect on several issues, especially regarding the Federal Reserve system. Returning to the gold standard would cripple the US economy. I'm always amazed that anyone votes for him at all.

]]> By: Please Dems Choose Hill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494486 Please Dems Choose Hill Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:57:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494486 Please Democrats, please, please, please choose Hillary for your candidate. Nothing will energize the Republican base to come out and vote for McCain like that would. Please Democrats, please, please, please choose Hillary for your candidate.

Nothing will energize the Republican base to come out and vote for McCain like that would.

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494465 Bob Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:56:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494465 Man. I can't believe there's not more coverage of what happened in the WV caucus when Huckabee totally ninja'd the state from Romney with the McCain and Paul supporters' help. That was crazy. Man. I can't believe there's not more coverage of what happened in the WV caucus when Huckabee totally ninja'd the state from Romney with the McCain and Paul supporters' help. That was crazy.

]]> By: Dem in Louisiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494451 Dem in Louisiana Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:54:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494451 15 million Americans voted for either Clinton or Obama on Super Tuesday Do you really think McCain or Huckabee has a chance ... Im not sure if there are that many Republicans voting in the entire ELECTION ... Hillary / Barack 08 OBAMA / CLINTON 08 15 million Americans voted for either Clinton or Obama on Super Tuesday
Do you really think McCain or Huckabee has a chance ...
Im not sure if there are that many Republicans voting in the entire ELECTION ...

Hillary / Barack 08
OBAMA / CLINTON 08

]]> By: Steve Blaine Washington http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494428 Steve Blaine Washington Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:51:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494428 Your article is a total lie. Romney did not abandon his presidential bid. He just put it on hold for now. He still has all his delegates. McCain and Huckebee are not adversaries. They are in this deception together. In Virginia Romney came in first, Huckabee 2nd, McCain 3rd. MaCain gave his delegate to Huckabee so that he could win and Romney would lose. Hasn't this country had enough of this type of politicians and all the anti Mormon propaganda by these two Southern Convention Baptists? Your article is a total lie. Romney did not abandon his presidential bid. He just put
it on hold for now. He still has all his delegates.
McCain and Huckebee are not adversaries. They are in this deception together.
In Virginia Romney came in first, Huckabee 2nd, McCain 3rd. MaCain gave his delegate to Huckabee so that he could win and Romney would lose.
Hasn't this country had enough of this type of politicians and all the anti Mormon propaganda by these two Southern Convention Baptists?

]]> By: Sarah augusta ga http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494425 Sarah augusta ga Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:51:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494425 MCCAIN YOU WERE MY SECOND CHOICE AFTER ROMNEY I THOUGHT YOU HAD SOME CARDIAC PROBLEMS SO I PUT YOU SECOND NO OFFENSE DUDE MCCAIN YOU WERE MY SECOND CHOICE AFTER ROMNEY I THOUGHT YOU HAD SOME CARDIAC PROBLEMS SO I PUT YOU SECOND NO OFFENSE DUDE

]]> By: Luke http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494418 Luke Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:49:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494418 McCain doesn't stand a chance against Clinton or Obama. He doesn't have the intelligence or personality to do it. Furthermore, he is frankly not very likeable. With all the criticisms that Bush has received over the past 8 yrs, McCain would be even more of a target with his supreme arrogance and annoying mannerisms. Has anyone else noticed his signature move of making a stern, bold-faced statement and immediately afterward making a sly, politician grin? It's disgusting!! Huck on the other hand has the likeability factor going for him, even if you aren't a strong conservative and don't completely agree with his stance on the issues. Huckabee's also the far superior communicator, articulates his thoughts better, and does a much better job of reaching out to the desires of the american people. If you believe in God and morality and the goodness of your fellow man, Huck's your candidate! McCain doesn't stand a chance against Clinton or Obama. He doesn't have the intelligence or personality to do it. Furthermore, he is frankly not very likeable. With all the criticisms that Bush has received over the past 8 yrs, McCain would be even more of a target with his supreme arrogance and annoying mannerisms. Has anyone else noticed his signature move of making a stern, bold-faced statement and immediately afterward making a sly, politician grin? It's disgusting!! Huck on the other hand has the likeability factor going for him, even if you aren't a strong conservative and don't completely agree with his stance on the issues. Huckabee's also the far superior communicator, articulates his thoughts better, and does a much better job of reaching out to the desires of the american people. If you believe in God and morality and the goodness of your fellow man, Huck's your candidate!

]]> By: Jenny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494366 Jenny Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:43:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494366 What about a McCain/Colin Powell ticket? What about a McCain/Colin Powell ticket?

]]> By: anton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494365 anton Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:43:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494365 That hair dye job Huckabee recently had doesn't do him any good...should let some gray show...maybe he should see Edward's barber... That hair dye job Huckabee recently had doesn't do him any good...should let some gray show...maybe he should see Edward's barber...

]]> By: Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494355 Ryan Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:42:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494355 Ron Paul deserves some respect, CNN. You are, once again, ignoring a true presidential candidate. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Fix it. Ron Paul deserves some respect, CNN. You are, once again, ignoring a true presidential candidate. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Fix it.

]]> By: clark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494328 clark Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:40:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494328 Okay, when there were 5 you covered 4, when there were 4 you covered 3, now there's 3, are you honestly telling me you are excluding Ron Paul from receiving LONG overedue coverage again? You call yourselves a news source? What a a joke CNN! Okay, when there were 5 you covered 4, when there were 4 you covered 3, now there's 3, are you honestly telling me you are excluding Ron Paul from receiving LONG overedue coverage again? You call yourselves a news source? What a a joke CNN!

]]> By: David E7 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494321 David E7 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:39:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494321 I am still waiting to read a single rational message from a Romney supporter that gives a good reason why Romney should ever have been supported. The posts are always that the other guy is bad, and it is usually stated in an adolescent way. I guess Romney's supporters are like their candidate, all style and no substance. I am still waiting to read a single rational message from a Romney supporter that gives a good reason why Romney should ever have been supported. The posts are always that the other guy is bad, and it is usually stated in an adolescent way. I guess Romney's supporters are like their candidate, all style and no substance.

]]> By: David E7 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494276 David E7 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:35:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494276 I am so tired of the media lies. Huckabee doesn't have to win anywhere near 80% of the remaining delegates to become the nominee. That is just another dishonest way the media try to decide the outcome. McCain has a little over 700 delegates and needs almost 500 more. There are almost 1200 delegates outstanding. If McCains wins less than 43% of the remaining candidates, the nomination will be decided at the convention. McCain's strength in the big states is now out of play. Huckabee will have an advantage in the remaining "fly-over" states. Given the importance of the election to the future of the country, those who try to decide for the people who the nominees will be should be held fully accountable by the people. Turning off the TV or radio is not enough. Laws should be made that ensure objective coverage and the criminals severely punished. I am so tired of the media lies. Huckabee doesn't have to win anywhere near 80% of the remaining delegates to become the nominee. That is just another dishonest way the media try to decide the outcome.

McCain has a little over 700 delegates and needs almost 500 more. There are almost 1200 delegates outstanding. If McCains wins less than 43% of the remaining candidates, the nomination will be decided at the convention. McCain's strength in the big states is now out of play. Huckabee will have an advantage in the remaining "fly-over" states.

Given the importance of the election to the future of the country, those who try to decide for the people who the nominees will be should be held fully accountable by the people. Turning off the TV or radio is not enough. Laws should be made that ensure objective coverage and the criminals severely punished.

]]> By: Frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494266 Frank Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:34:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494266 What a joke...is this the staged event of the year award? I do not believe a word these GOP accidents have to say. Won't get fooled again. What a joke...is this the staged event of the year award? I do not believe a word these GOP accidents have to say. Won't get fooled again.

]]> By: Travis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494255 Travis Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:33:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494255 You people hollering about Ron Paul have got to be kidding, the guy was never valid and most of his ideals have been obsolete since Isolationism ended before World War I. Paul would be the first to negotiate with terrorist, and just generally lead to the end of this great country. If you want to live in the past go join an Amish community, if you want someone who will move us forward- well I don't know who to tell you to support. But for God sake shut up about Ron Paul! I for one am voting Huckabee, and if he doesn't pull a miracle off then I will vote Democrat. You people hollering about Ron Paul have got to be kidding, the guy was never valid and most of his ideals have been obsolete since Isolationism ended before World War I. Paul would be the first to negotiate with terrorist, and just generally lead to the end of this great country. If you want to live in the past go join an Amish community, if you want someone who will move us forward- well I don't know who to tell you to support. But for God sake shut up about Ron Paul!
I for one am voting Huckabee, and if he doesn't pull a miracle off then I will vote Democrat.

]]> By: B from Miami, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494252 B from Miami, FL Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:33:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494252 Huckabee doesn't stand a chance. He's conservative in some ways but very liberal in others. The Republican party won't go for that either. I think the GOP's best chance was Mitt. Unfortunately, he was/is a flip flopper. He didn't make his "conservative" position be known until about a week before Super Duper Tuesday, in which people were going at McCain for his moderate, non-conservative positions. The Democrats will have a sure sure win come November. The GOP's candidates are nothing but a washout for the party. Hillary '08! Huckabee doesn't stand a chance. He's conservative in some ways but very liberal in others. The Republican party won't go for that either. I think the GOP's best chance was Mitt. Unfortunately, he was/is a flip flopper. He didn't make his "conservative" position be known until about a week before Super Duper Tuesday, in which people were going at McCain for his moderate, non-conservative positions.

The Democrats will have a sure sure win come November. The GOP's candidates are nothing but a washout for the party.

Hillary '08!

]]> By: alan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494251 alan Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:33:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494251 You "McAmnesty" people are starting to get boring. Your unwillingness to consider ANY reasonable compromise is nothing more than pigheaded. You rant and rave about illegal immigration, but your absolutist position only guarantees no solution will ever get implemented. So just get over yourselves already. McCain ROCKS! You "McAmnesty" people are starting to get boring. Your unwillingness to consider ANY reasonable compromise is nothing more than pigheaded. You rant and rave about illegal immigration, but your absolutist position only guarantees no solution will ever get implemented. So just get over yourselves already.
McCain ROCKS!

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494248 Matt Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:33:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494248 We're not hearing about Ron Paul for the same reason that we're not hearing about Mike Gravel. Get over it. We're not hearing about Ron Paul for the same reason that we're not hearing about Mike Gravel. Get over it.

]]> By: Ian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494230 Ian Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:30:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494230 At the debates I heard a lot from Huckabee about lowering taxes, but I've also seen video footage of him specifically saying he is ok with raising taxes. I've also heard John McCain state that he is for tax cuts, yet he admitted that he did not vote for the Bush tax cuts. I guess I'll have to vote for the only candidate with a voting record that actually backs up what he says, Ron Paul. At the debates I heard a lot from Huckabee about lowering taxes, but I've also seen video footage of him specifically saying he is ok with raising taxes. I've also heard John McCain state that he is for tax cuts, yet he admitted that he did not vote for the Bush tax cuts. I guess I'll have to vote for the only candidate with a voting record that actually backs up what he says, Ron Paul.

]]> By: Anonymous, Somewhere, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494195 Anonymous, Somewhere, MI Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:27:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494195 Hey Shirley, if McCain's supporters go with him, count on a generation or more of Democratic dominance of the White House. Hey Shirley, if McCain's supporters go with him, count on a generation or more of Democratic dominance of the White House.

]]> By: TR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494184 TR Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:26:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494184 Gov. Huckabee doesn't have to win more delegates in the primary. He just has to keep McCain from getting the total he needs. Then, it goes to the convention, just like in 1976. But, this time, the real conservatives will have their voice heard, and our man, Huckabee, will win the nomination! Why not, the Dems are going to the convention. The base of the party will not be courted and then ignored any longer. Gov. Huckabee doesn't have to win more delegates in the primary. He just has to keep McCain from getting the total he needs. Then, it goes to the convention, just like in 1976. But, this time, the real conservatives will have their voice heard, and our man, Huckabee, will win the nomination! Why not, the Dems are going to the convention. The base of the party will not be courted and then ignored any longer.

]]> By: Misty G.S. Cook http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494132 Misty G.S. Cook Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:19:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494132 THANKS FOR ALMOST NOTHING!!!!! Do major news networks get paid for coverage of Presidential candidates? More specifically, how do the networks profit by giving a large majority of press coverage to McCain and very, very little to Huckabee? It's not like I've just tuned in, believe me. This biased reporting by every network I have watched CNN, FOX, and CNBC being the most obnoxious, really does make me sick and sad. I have tried daily to follow the progress of Mike Huckabee since the just before the Primary election started. I was planning to switch from Independent to Republican, but I can see from the so-called "news reports" that I may have been hasty in considering it. Mst. THANKS FOR ALMOST NOTHING!!!!!
Do major news networks get paid for coverage of Presidential candidates?
More specifically, how do the networks profit by giving a large majority of press coverage to McCain and very, very little to Huckabee?
It's not like I've just tuned in, believe me. This biased reporting by every network I have watched CNN, FOX, and CNBC being the most obnoxious, really does make me sick and sad.
I have tried daily to follow the progress of Mike Huckabee since the just before the Primary election started.
I was planning to switch from Independent to Republican, but I can see from the so-called "news reports" that I may have been hasty in considering it.
Mst.

]]> By: Janet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494125 Janet Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:18:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494125 I really hope the American people see what could happen here. McCain reminds me of a little dictator. If he gets into office, we will live to regret it. He no way comes across sincere or authentic. You can almost see him rubbing his little hands together with that grin on his face, the only thing missing are the horns. I really hope the American people see what could happen here. McCain reminds me of a little dictator. If he gets into office, we will live to regret it. He no way comes across sincere or authentic. You can almost see him rubbing his little hands together with that grin on his face, the only thing missing are the horns.

]]> By: Ken, Suitland MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494121 Ken, Suitland MD Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:18:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494121 I gotta love a party that needs to cater to the whims of a group of people that believe the earth was created 6000 years ago. But as the party that labels things the opposite of what they are, it makes a great home for the "christian" right. I gotta love a party that needs to cater to the whims of a group of people that believe the earth was created 6000 years ago.

But as the party that labels things the opposite of what they are, it makes a great home for the "christian" right.

]]> By: Mike Birmingham, AL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494118 Mike Birmingham, AL Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:16:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494118 Let the whining begin: "If McCain gets the nomination, I'll vote Democrat" Typical neo-con thinking - if I can't get my way, I'll blow the whole thing up. Not that I mind the Democrats getting the votes, but aren't you guys the big believers in "Let the Free Market Decide" philosophy? Now that the market decides they like McCain, you would rather sink the ship than let him win. Typical. Let the whining begin: "If McCain gets the nomination, I'll vote Democrat"

Typical neo-con thinking – if I can't get my way, I'll blow the whole thing up. Not that I mind the Democrats getting the votes, but aren't you guys the big believers in "Let the Free Market Decide" philosophy? Now that the market decides they like McCain, you would rather sink the ship than let him win.

Typical.

]]> By: reluctantly for obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494113 reluctantly for obama Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:15:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494113 whatever...jeez this election was so exciting last week and now its so boring. Blah blah blah....McCain is just trying to look wise and good. Obama '08--because Hillary and McCain are worse. whatever...jeez this election was so exciting last week and now its so boring. Blah blah blah....McCain is just trying to look wise and good.

Obama '08–because Hillary and McCain are worse.

]]> By: Brendan H., San Antonio, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494088 Brendan H., San Antonio, TX Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:14:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494088 Peronal to AJ, Iowa?: You can count on Hillary or Obama in the White House - make book on it! The GOP has no chance. McCain is to the 2008 election what Dole was to 1996! A sacrificial lamb!!! "Hey, Mellon......we need ya!" Peronal to AJ, Iowa?:

You can count on Hillary or Obama in the White House – make book on it!

The GOP has no chance.

McCain is to the 2008 election what Dole was to 1996! A sacrificial lamb!!!

"Hey, Mellon......we need ya!"

]]> By: Pappy, Auburndale, Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494075 Pappy, Auburndale, Fl Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:12:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494075 The only way I could vote for McCain is if He chooses Mitt Romney as his VP. That would show me that He is at least has some real concern about what us conservatives are feeling. McCain is no conservative and I am tired of hearing him keep saying he is. The only way I could vote for McCain is if He chooses Mitt Romney as his VP. That would show me that He is at least has some real concern about what us conservatives are feeling. McCain is no conservative and I am tired of hearing him keep saying he is.

]]> By: ed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494053 ed Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:10:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494053 McCain should name Romney his VP and Economic Czar - what would the Democrats have to counter at that point McCain should name Romney his VP and Economic Czar – what would the Democrats have to counter at that point

]]> By: The Man http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494042 The Man Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:09:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-494042 Mike Huckabee reminds me of Rocky Balboa. Never dismiss the popular underdog. Mike Huckabee reminds me of Rocky Balboa. Never dismiss the popular underdog.

]]> By: Shirley Davis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-493969 Shirley Davis Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:00:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/08/mccain-not-dismissing-huckabee-threat/#comment-493969 Mccain.. what kind of man are you... not one that I want to follow. Drop out of the race.. and take your supporters with you. Actually.. why don't you move out of America... you and George together! Mccain.. what kind of man are you... not one that I want to follow. Drop out of the race.. and take your supporters with you. Actually.. why don't you move out of America... you and George together!

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