Comments on: Huckabee returns to US, goes bowling http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Little Toad http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-559177 Little Toad Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:41:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-559177 I never thought I'd be part of something as big or as important as this race. I made several small financial donations to Mike's campaign along the way, but I felt especially compelled to contribute more after hearing McCain's high-profile endorsements, one after another, attempt to convince people like myself that coronation is in the best interest of the Republican Party. As far as I’m concerned, McCain has not yet achieved the number of votes needed to have the party’s nomination and coronation is not acceptable or necessary to winning in November – all that double-talk is hockey. What we need is someone who is willing to dig-in heals and put up a tough fight against our November opponents; we need someone who shows true grit in the eyes of socialist slogans like “Yes We Can” and can defeat a party that is fraught with strong rhetoric promising its followers the world using other people’s money… I would rather loose against my opponent with pride rather than go down in shame having accepted defeat. Each vote for Mike, in my view, demonstrates the power of determination as if the last moment on this planet depended on it. I never thought I'd be part of something as big or as important as this race. I made several small financial donations to Mike's campaign along the way, but I felt especially compelled to contribute more after hearing McCain's high-profile endorsements, one after another, attempt to convince people like myself that coronation is in the best interest of the Republican Party. As far as I’m concerned, McCain has not yet achieved the number of votes needed to have the party’s nomination and coronation is not acceptable or necessary to winning in November – all that double-talk is hockey. What we need is someone who is willing to dig-in heals and put up a tough fight against our November opponents; we need someone who shows true grit in the eyes of socialist slogans like “Yes We Can” and can defeat a party that is fraught with strong rhetoric promising its followers the world using other people’s money… I would rather loose against my opponent with pride rather than go down in shame having accepted defeat. Each vote for Mike, in my view, demonstrates the power of determination as if the last moment on this planet depended on it.

]]> By: wwjj http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-559163 wwjj Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:32:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-559163 I am a Huckabee supporter because I believe he has the most integrity, intelligence and creative answers to the problems of our nation, like health care, education, and the economy. The fair tax alone would be great for our country!!!! There are so many misconceptions and lies out there about Huckabee, all stemming from an election year in Arkansas, when the largely Democratic state tried to find dirt on him to keep him out of office. It didn't work, as he was re-elected twice. Anyone can bring charges to an ethics committee, but that doesn't make them true. The bottom line is none stuck. The story of his son, who went on to become an eagle scout, has been concocted. There was a mangy dog that appeared "mad" and attacking. Huckabee never tried to stop any investigation or to protect his son from consequences of the incident. Huckabee did not pardon a rapist. That was done by the parole board appointed by Bill Clinton and Guy Tucker before him. As for his other decisions as governor, he looked carefully at each of the many cases and followed his judgment after studying all the information, rather than just doing what was "in his best political interests." I respect that. Over a million abortions a year is about right, because there have been 40 million since Roe vs Wade in Sept. 1973. To those who say a woman should have a choice, what about her unborn baby's choice? Someone needs to speak up for these precious ones. The question is when does life begin? If it begins at conception, then it is murder when a baby is aborted. Have you looked at the detail in advanced 4D ultrasounds of today? It breaks my heart to think 40 million of these tiny lives have been snuffed out since Roe vs Wade. Go to mikehuckabee.com and judge for yourself about his record as governor and his ideas for our country. Read his stand on the issues and listen to his videos and I think you too will see his intelligence, sincerity and leadership abilities. Our country needs Mike Huckabee!!! I am a Huckabee supporter because I believe he has the most integrity, intelligence and creative answers to the problems of our nation, like health care, education, and the economy. The fair tax alone would be great for our country!!!!

There are so many misconceptions and lies out there about Huckabee, all stemming from an election year in Arkansas, when the largely Democratic state tried to find dirt on him to keep him out of office. It didn't work, as he was re-elected twice. Anyone can bring charges to an ethics committee, but that doesn't make them true. The bottom line is none stuck.

The story of his son, who went on to become an eagle scout, has been concocted. There was a mangy dog that appeared "mad" and attacking. Huckabee never tried to stop any investigation or to protect his son from consequences of the incident.

Huckabee did not pardon a rapist. That was done by the parole board appointed by Bill Clinton and Guy Tucker before him. As for his other decisions as governor, he looked carefully at each of the many cases and followed his judgment after studying all the information, rather than just doing what was "in his best political interests." I respect that.

Over a million abortions a year is about right, because there have been 40 million since Roe vs Wade in Sept. 1973. To those who say a woman should have a choice, what about her unborn baby's choice? Someone needs to speak up for these precious ones. The question is when does life begin? If it begins at conception, then it is murder when a baby is aborted. Have you looked at the detail in advanced 4D ultrasounds of today? It breaks my heart to think 40 million of these tiny lives have been snuffed out since Roe vs Wade.

Go to mikehuckabee.com and judge for yourself about his record as governor and his ideas for our country. Read his stand on the issues and listen to his videos and I think you too will see his intelligence, sincerity and leadership abilities. Our country needs Mike Huckabee!!!

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-559077 Steve Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:13:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-559077 I agree with keep us safe texas. I worry about any candidate who tells the world that we need to bring our troops home. Terrorists will claim victory and make plans on how to attack a defeated nation who will not come after them. I fear the possibility of this happening. I agree with keep us safe texas. I worry about any candidate who tells the world that we need to bring our troops home. Terrorists will claim victory and make plans on how to attack a defeated nation who will not come after them. I fear the possibility of this happening.

]]> By: Nicholas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558968 Nicholas Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:56:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558968 Great to hear the Huckabee has not given up on America!! We need Him!! Great to hear the Huckabee has not given up on America!! We need Him!!

]]> By: Truth Squad http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558954 Truth Squad Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:55:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558954 Check out Truth Squad on Mike Huckabee's web site and then make your judgements on the ethics violations. Check out Truth Squad on Mike Huckabee's web site and then make your judgements on the ethics violations.

]]> By: keep us safe texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558922 keep us safe texas Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:50:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558922 IF A DEM WINS THE WHITE HOUSE...........I WILL PREDICT A TERROIST ATTACK IN THREE YEARS , IN THE USA MARK MY WORDS IF A DEM WINS THE WHITE HOUSE...........I WILL PREDICT A TERROIST ATTACK IN THREE YEARS , IN THE USA

MARK MY WORDS

]]> By: Katie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558912 Katie Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:49:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558912 Terry, Huck can win if those who like Huckabee best actually voted for him. Don't believe anyone who tells you who you're GOING to vote for. Vote for who you want. You're an independent American, aren't you? Don't be fooled into obeying someone campaigning against your man just because they say your man won't win. You have the power to choose who wins and who doesn't. If you like Obama best, that's great, and I hope you go vote for him. But if you truly like Huckabee best, your vote will help him be elected. Be independent and make your mind up for yourself, without obeying the dictations of pundits and politicians. Who are they anyway, to think they have a voice worth more than yours or mine? I thought Huck wouldn't have won my state, but I voted for him anyway. I'm from Iowa, and he definitely won my state. I thought he wouldn't win Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, or Kansas, but I made calls to people in those states for Huckabee anyway. And he won those states. The polls said he wouldn't win in those states, but we supporters did what we could to get the word out about Mike, and he won in those states. And we haven't stopped. We still have a voice, if we're willing to use it. Please choose Huckabee if you like him best, and your vote may give your state to Huckabee too. Thanks, Terry, for your honesty. Terry,
Huck can win if those who like Huckabee best actually voted for him. Don't believe anyone who tells you who you're GOING to vote for. Vote for who you want. You're an independent American, aren't you? Don't be fooled into obeying someone campaigning against your man just because they say your man won't win. You have the power to choose who wins and who doesn't.
If you like Obama best, that's great, and I hope you go vote for him. But if you truly like Huckabee best, your vote will help him be elected. Be independent and make your mind up for yourself, without obeying the dictations of pundits and politicians. Who are they anyway, to think they have a voice worth more than yours or mine?
I thought Huck wouldn't have won my state, but I voted for him anyway. I'm from Iowa, and he definitely won my state.
I thought he wouldn't win Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, or Kansas, but I made calls to people in those states for Huckabee anyway. And he won those states. The polls said he wouldn't win in those states, but we supporters did what we could to get the word out about Mike, and he won in those states. And we haven't stopped.
We still have a voice, if we're willing to use it.
Please choose Huckabee if you like him best, and your vote may give your state to Huckabee too. Thanks, Terry, for your honesty.

]]> By: curtis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558862 curtis Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:43:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558862 IM A 29 YEAR AFR AMER MAN AND BELIEVE HUCKABEE TO BE BEST CANIDATE IN THE RACE THE GUY MAKES A LOT OF SENSE THAT CAN'T BE DENIED. IM A 29 YEAR AFR AMER MAN AND BELIEVE HUCKABEE TO BE BEST CANIDATE IN THE RACE THE GUY MAKES A LOT OF SENSE THAT CAN'T BE DENIED.

]]> By: Dewayne N TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558753 Dewayne N TN Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:30:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558753 Stay in Huck, I want to see how many people have no desire to vote for McCain. Read my lipps, McCain can not win against the Dems. Stay in Huck, I want to see how many people have no desire to vote for McCain. Read my lipps, McCain can not win against the Dems.

]]> By: Terry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558639 Terry Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:15:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558639 I love Huckabee's shirt. I actually had intentions of voting for him, I really love his conservative ideas. Since he cannot win I have decided to go with Obama. Obama 08 I love Huckabee's shirt. I actually had intentions of voting for him, I really love his conservative ideas. Since he cannot win I have decided to go with Obama. Obama 08

]]> By: shakkahuna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558605 shakkahuna Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:11:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558605 Mike Huckabee!!! He is the only men who can truly bring good change for America! He is smart, he is full of humor, he loves God and he knows what he is talking about. And .....he is a winner, he won't give up. To all the Huckabee-enemies: the more you hate him, the more you give bad comments about him, the more I am convinced the he will be the next President. Mike Huckabee!!!
He is the only men who can truly bring good change for America!
He is smart, he is full of humor, he loves God and he knows what he is talking about. And .....he is a winner, he won't give up.
To all the Huckabee-enemies: the more you hate him, the more you give bad comments about him, the more I am convinced the he will be the next President.

]]> By: Sandra in Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558574 Sandra in Michigan Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:08:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558574 Mike Huckabee is qualified and justified in continuing his pursuit for the Republican nomination. He has run a clean campaign and he has the qualifications both in experience and in his ideas on how to change America for the better. Since Mike Huckabee has stayed in the race, he has allowed many more Americans thier right to vote and voice thier opinion. A right not to be taken lightly or to be strong armed out of. For those who are making negative comments about Mike Huckabee, I think your time would be bettter spent trying to find something positive to say about the candidate you support. I support Mike Huckabee. A vote for Mike Huckabee is a vote for a better America. Mike Huckabee is qualified and justified in continuing his pursuit for the Republican nomination. He has run a clean campaign and he has the qualifications both in experience and in his ideas on how to change America for the better. Since Mike Huckabee has stayed in the race, he has allowed many more Americans thier right to vote and voice thier opinion. A right not to be taken lightly or to be strong armed out of. For those who are making negative comments about Mike Huckabee, I think your time would be bettter spent trying to find something positive to say about the candidate you support. I support Mike Huckabee. A vote for Mike Huckabee is a vote for a better America.

]]> By: TheLeftNut http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558527 TheLeftNut Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:03:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558527 <B>ABORTION!</B> <i> Sebastian Germany & sensible Cape Coral FL discuss abortion</i> What happens if I'm against abortion AND and I'm against forcing women to have babies that they don't want? Can't I be against both? ABORTION!

Sebastian Germany & sensible Cape Coral FL discuss abortion

What happens if I'm against abortion AND and I'm against forcing women to have babies that they don't want?

Can't I be against both?

]]> By: Charlie, Philadelphia, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558523 Charlie, Philadelphia, PA Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:02:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558523 Although I will not vote for him (I'm voting for Obama), I give Huckabee credit. I know I wouldn't be able to stay in a race that show's it's practically impossible to win. As for his speech in the Cayman Islands, I have no problems with that. Hey, I'd take advantage of my increased public profile while I had the opportunity. Although I will not vote for him (I'm voting for Obama), I give Huckabee credit. I know I wouldn't be able to stay in a race that show's it's practically impossible to win.

As for his speech in the Cayman Islands, I have no problems with that. Hey, I'd take advantage of my increased public profile while I had the opportunity.

]]> By: I like Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558488 I like Mike Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:58:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558488 My vote is for HUCk Huck HUCKABEE. Won't vote for Mc Cain who's song is Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran. Huck for the 44th President of the USof A. My vote is for HUCk Huck HUCKABEE. Won't vote for Mc Cain who's song is Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran. Huck for the 44th President of the USof A.

]]> By: Thinker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558464 Thinker Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:55:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558464 I am concerned that although thousands of people did not vote in the Primaries in Florida based on agreed terms "Hillary" and the democratic party; but, now that "SUPER TUESDAY" did not give Hillary Clinton what she expected, she is now requesting that the votes in Florida be counted regardless of those that believed that ethics ruled and stayed home and did not vote. Is this the kind of President that you can trust to uphold the "LAW", "RULE", "POLICY" and "ETHICS"; no wonder we are in war that the people did not authorize. I am concerned that although thousands of people did not vote in the Primaries in Florida based on agreed terms "Hillary" and the democratic party; but, now that "SUPER TUESDAY" did not give Hillary Clinton what she expected, she is now requesting that the votes in Florida be counted regardless of those that believed that ethics ruled and stayed home and did not vote. Is this the kind of President that you can trust to uphold the "LAW", "RULE", "POLICY" and "ETHICS"; no wonder we are in war that the people did not authorize.

]]> By: I like Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558453 I like Mike Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:54:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558453 This guy is great. Doesn't need a telepromtor to say what he is thinking. He speaks his truths. A true Conservative. Perhaps an old Republican. Haven't seen this in years. He is a breath of fresh air. MCCain and Company are threatened by his honesty. They try to narrow the delegate gap. I hope he keeps going until the end. Maybe he will get a Senate seat in the Fall. Wouldn't it be great to see him in our Government? Huck has got to go ahead from me. My vote is for HUCKABEE. This guy is great. Doesn't need a telepromtor to say what he is thinking. He speaks his truths. A true Conservative. Perhaps an old Republican. Haven't seen this in years. He is a breath of fresh air. MCCain and Company are threatened by his honesty. They try to narrow the delegate gap. I hope he keeps going until the end. Maybe he will get a Senate seat in the Fall. Wouldn't it be great to see him in our Government? Huck has got to go ahead from me. My vote is for HUCKABEE.

]]> By: George from Minneapolis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558443 George from Minneapolis Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:54:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558443 what a joke hucklebee is. what a joke hucklebee is.

]]> By: JohnGalt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558424 JohnGalt Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:52:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558424 This is the candidate of the delusional. If you believe humanity was created 5,000 years ago by a supernatural event, stand behind this candidate so we can all see your ignorance. This is the candidate of the delusional.
If you believe humanity was created 5,000 years ago by a supernatural event, stand behind this candidate so we can all see your ignorance.

]]> By: Lt Webb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558394 Lt Webb Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:48:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558394 Huck is the last Republican running so he has our vote. Huck is the last Republican running so he has our vote.

]]> By: John Allan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558384 John Allan Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:46:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558384 It's great that Huck can let his hair down and crack jokes. But I want a president that has more substance than style. Huck doesn't have much substance, and would be better off as a talk show host. He's an affable guy, but is not presidential material. It's great that Huck can let his hair down and crack jokes. But I want a president that has more substance than style. Huck doesn't have much substance, and would be better off as a talk show host. He's an affable guy, but is not presidential material.

]]> By: Sebastian Germany http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558352 Sebastian Germany Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:43:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558352 Hey sensible Cape Coral FL! It´s not a gender specific question: Both men and women are responsible for a choice to carry out abortions. But let nobody think that 34,000,000 (!) women in the US during the last 30 years have been raped or where in life danger and therefore carried out an abortion. Mike Huckabee fights for those babies because there screaming is not heard in the US anymore.Abortion has become a big industry in the US. That´s why so many politicians refrain from addressing this issue - not Huckabee. It´s not about blaming s.o. but about stopping a crime. Hey sensible Cape Coral FL!

It´s not a gender specific question: Both men and women are responsible for a choice to carry out abortions. But let nobody think that 34,000,000 (!) women in the US during the last 30 years have been raped or where in life danger and therefore carried out an abortion. Mike Huckabee fights for those babies because there screaming is not heard in the US anymore.Abortion has become a big industry in the US. That´s why so many politicians refrain from addressing this issue – not Huckabee. It´s not about blaming s.o. but about stopping a crime.

]]> By: johnson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558327 johnson Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:40:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558327 Keep it up Huckabee! Go Huckabee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up Huckabee! Go Huckabee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Don http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-558116 Don Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:21:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-558116 Huckabee continues to 'enjoy watching himself' in the spotlight as he says and continues to split the votes instead of taking a courageous and honorable stand like Romney to help solidity the party and step down and stand behind McCain. Who really loves and cares about this country, and who is bowling? Tells a lot about a mans character. McCain / Romney Huckabee continues to 'enjoy watching himself' in the spotlight as he says and continues to split the votes instead of taking a courageous and honorable stand like Romney to help solidity the party and step down and stand behind McCain.

Who really loves and cares about this country, and who is bowling?

Tells a lot about a mans character.

McCain / Romney

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557953 John Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:08:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557953 Huckabee2012 Huckabee2012

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557943 John Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:07:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557943 Hillary needs to move to kandahar o8 Hillary needs to move to kandahar o8

]]> By: Alexander, Kalamazoo, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557938 Alexander, Kalamazoo, MI Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:07:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557938 I gotta say that even though I completely disagree with his platform and system of beliefs (I'm an Obama supporter), Huckabee sure is a likable guy. I can't think of any presidential candidate that has been this 'real' (approachable, witty, relaxed etc...) since Bill Clinton in 92'. I don't think he's being ignorant in staying in the race or trying to be some sort of spoiler. I think he is using his influence to shape the campaign (similar to Ron Paul, just more mainstream) and to force McCain to appeal/recognize the conservative base. I gotta say that even though I completely disagree with his platform and system of beliefs (I'm an Obama supporter), Huckabee sure is a likable guy. I can't think of any presidential candidate that has been this 'real' (approachable, witty, relaxed etc...) since Bill Clinton in 92'. I don't think he's being ignorant in staying in the race or trying to be some sort of spoiler. I think he is using his influence to shape the campaign (similar to Ron Paul, just more mainstream) and to force McCain to appeal/recognize the conservative base.

]]> By: kathleen, illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557867 kathleen, illinois Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:01:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557867 Bush won because of the evangelicals and religious groups. I wonder about Huckabee real character. I just can't buy it. Bush won because of the evangelicals and religious groups. I wonder about Huckabee real character. I just can't buy it.

]]> By: hemnebob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557843 hemnebob Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:59:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557843 time to take a bow huck... get out before you really show your corrupted side! time to take a bow huck...

get out before you really show your corrupted side!

]]> By: Janel, St. Paul, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557763 Janel, St. Paul, MN Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:54:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557763 Slow news day, eh? Slow news day, eh?

]]> By: La Raza http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557689 La Raza Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:48:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557689 I'm an Obama supporter, but I do like Huckabee. At least he gives the Rep. a choice. McCain is a stone cold nut! His "my friend" rhetoric simply makes me sick. I'm an Obama supporter, but I do like Huckabee. At least he gives the Rep. a choice. McCain is a stone cold nut! His "my friend" rhetoric simply makes me sick.

]]> By: Huckabooom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557649 Huckabooom Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:44:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557649 If you can't manage stress on the campaign trail you surely won't in the White House. Thanks Mike Huckabee for continuing to represent a persecuted voice. If you can't manage stress on the campaign trail you surely won't in the White House.

Thanks Mike Huckabee for continuing to represent a persecuted voice.

]]> By: Mrs. America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557643 Mrs. America Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:43:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557643 Huckabee needs to look inward and ask himself how he can take people's campaign donations just to live the good life. He either knows he is out of the race or is more ignorant than he looks. He should not be taking money from people who give on blind faith, just to have a good time and be a star for awhile. Jesus would not have done that. Huckabee needs to look inward and ask himself how he can take people's campaign donations just to live the good life. He either knows he is out of the race or is more ignorant than he looks. He should not be taking money from people who give on blind faith, just to have a good time and be a star for awhile. Jesus would not have done that.

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557617 Dave Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:40:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557617 Google Huckabee and ethics violations. Google Huckabee and ethics violations.

]]> By: Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557583 Rick Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:34:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557583 To Amanda C. I so agree with you. It amazes me and it shouldn't, that those who find fault with Mike Huckabee seem to be worried about a man whom they profess doesn't have a chance. Additionally, for all those anti Mike folks out there, grow up, get a life and by all means vote for whomever you choose. Most Huckabee opponents don't have a clue. Poison criticism versus fact, hearsay versus research is not an optimal methods of choosing a political candidate. The more I watch this race the more I'm reminded of the voting process for King and Queen of the Senior Prom. Truly sad. I wish there were more seriously thoughtful offerings about any of these candidates. I'm sure there are stupid anti Obama, Clinton, McCain, Romney, etc commenter’s out there, yet it is my hope that more realistic dialog will take place. To Amanda C.

I so agree with you. It amazes me and it shouldn't, that those who find fault with Mike Huckabee seem to be worried about a man whom they profess doesn't have a chance. Additionally, for all those anti Mike folks out there, grow up, get a life and by all means vote for whomever you choose. Most Huckabee opponents don't have a clue. Poison criticism versus fact, hearsay versus research is not an optimal methods of choosing a political candidate. The more I watch this race the more I'm reminded of the voting process for King and Queen of the Senior Prom. Truly sad. I wish there were more seriously thoughtful offerings about any of these candidates. I'm sure there are stupid anti Obama, Clinton, McCain, Romney, etc commenter’s out there, yet it is my hope that more realistic dialog will take place.

]]> By: Dee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557572 Dee Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:33:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557572 man--suddenly I am turning from Obama supporter to Huckabee supporter..am i going mad... man–suddenly I am turning from Obama supporter to Huckabee supporter..am i going mad...

]]> By: Katie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557505 Katie Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:21:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557505 Huckabee is the only candidate not being paid by us--the taxpayers--to run for President. Though the other candidates are having a breeze on the stump while we work to pay their plush healthcare benefits and pay them for the votes they are NOT making on the Senate floor, Huckabee still has to squeeze out money to pay for his mortgage and his healthcare plan. He, in fact, makes speeches to these places in order to pay his bills. And also to pay Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton and John McCain for the service they are NOT rendering to America because they are choosing to lift themselves in the polls rather than fight for what they talk about in the Senate. (In fact, Mr. Cafferty of the Situation Room reported recently that John McCain chose not to vote on the Stimulus Package in the Senate. Why, might I ask? Might I suggest that his poll-ratings could have taken a hit had he chosen yay or nay? He exhibited a grand amount of strength and "Straight Talk" there, didn't he? I think not.) The Cayman Islands speech was planned months ago, and in my opinion is not news. At the very least, it's news because it shows that Huckabee is the only one still having to work and pay taxes as a regular citizen. Even Ron Paul is campaigning on the taxpayers money because he is a congressman. In other words, "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia", no public interest group paid for Huck's trip to the Cayman Islands. You could say his mortgage inspired the trip. Huckabee is the only candidate not being paid by us–the taxpayers–to run for President. Though the other candidates are having a breeze on the stump while we work to pay their plush healthcare benefits and pay them for the votes they are NOT making on the Senate floor, Huckabee still has to squeeze out money to pay for his mortgage and his healthcare plan. He, in fact, makes speeches to these places in order to pay his bills. And also to pay Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton and John McCain for the service they are NOT rendering to America because they are choosing to lift themselves in the polls rather than fight for what they talk about in the Senate.
(In fact, Mr. Cafferty of the Situation Room reported recently that John McCain chose not to vote on the Stimulus Package in the Senate. Why, might I ask? Might I suggest that his poll-ratings could have taken a hit had he chosen yay or nay? He exhibited a grand amount of strength and "Straight Talk" there, didn't he? I think not.)
The Cayman Islands speech was planned months ago, and in my opinion is not news. At the very least, it's news because it shows that Huckabee is the only one still having to work and pay taxes as a regular citizen.
Even Ron Paul is campaigning on the taxpayers money because he is a congressman.
In other words, "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia", no public interest group paid for Huck's trip to the Cayman Islands. You could say his mortgage inspired the trip.

]]> By: TheLeftNut http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557508 TheLeftNut Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:21:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557508 <i>Moe, NY wrote: I am looking forward to a lot of the current... administration being brought to justice </i> <B>Justice is too good for them. </B> I say we start off with a little waterboarding, then maybe a few consectutive deployments in Iraq, follow it up with a year living in a FEMA trailer then maybe having them readout the names of all the soldiers that have died in Iraq, everyday for the rest of their lives. Moe, NY wrote: I am looking forward to a lot of the current... administration being brought to justice

Justice is too good for them.
I say we start off with a little waterboarding, then maybe a few consectutive deployments in Iraq, follow it up with a year living in a FEMA trailer then maybe having them readout the names of all the soldiers that have died in Iraq, everyday for the rest of their lives.

]]> By: Loveable One http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557504 Loveable One Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:21:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557504 "Hopefully, the Republican Party has no immediate future in America…not until they clean up their act anyway. They have a lot of explaining to do…from Bush right on down. I am looking forward to a lot of the current (including the ones that already have jumped ship, or have been ousted) administration being brought to justice for their corrpution and lies. " What a bunch of Hoo Ha! I'm sure that there has never been corruption or lies in the Democratic party. I mean, I'm not one to vote for a person because of their party, but because of their qualifications. However, if I were going to vote because of party, I would want something more than "corruption" or "lies" to be the determining factor. It's politics. That word in itself has "corruption and lies" written all over it! "Hopefully, the Republican Party has no immediate future in America…not until they clean up their act anyway. They have a lot of explaining to do…from Bush right on down. I am looking forward to a lot of the current (including the ones that already have jumped ship, or have been ousted) administration being brought to justice for their corrpution and lies. "

What a bunch of Hoo Ha! I'm sure that there has never been corruption or lies in the Democratic party.

I mean, I'm not one to vote for a person because of their party, but because of their qualifications. However, if I were going to vote because of party, I would want something more than "corruption" or "lies" to be the determining factor. It's politics. That word in itself has "corruption and lies" written all over it!

]]> By: Bubba http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557493 Bubba Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:17:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557493 Every true loser has a closet full of bowling trophies. Every true loser has a closet full of bowling trophies.

]]> By: Chris, Springfield MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557470 Chris, Springfield MO Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:14:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557470 Im voting for Obama, however I just get the feeling that this is a good man and I wish him the best. Im voting for Obama, however I just get the feeling that this is a good man and I wish him the best.

]]> By: G http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557462 G Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:13:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557462 Miracles do happen....let's pray that Huckabee proves to be that miracle! We need him to bring this country back to it's Christian roots. All this ridiculous pluralism and politically correct tolerance is morally and ethically crippling our once great nation. Obama = Doom Miracles do happen....let's pray that Huckabee proves to be that miracle! We need him to bring this country back to it's Christian roots. All this ridiculous pluralism and politically correct tolerance is morally and ethically crippling our once great nation.

Obama = Doom

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557458 Brian Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:12:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557458 I would have hoped that if CNN were to engage in this sort of overly chummy behavior with a figure in the news, then you would at least have the good sense not to cover it so prominently. Your lack of journalistic integrity continues to disappoint. I would have hoped that if CNN were to engage in this sort of overly chummy behavior with a figure in the news, then you would at least have the good sense not to cover it so prominently.

Your lack of journalistic integrity continues to disappoint.

]]> By: Lance Silvian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557457 Lance Silvian Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:12:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557457 Ted Kennedy should keep his fat mouth out of the battle between Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama. His statement says that Hillary is a fear mongerer when she tries to point out that Obama's health plan doesn't cover every body. He must have his own personal agenda against Hillary. He is trying prevent her from campaigning on a level playing field. It is personal with him. Nothing to do with valid political argument. Ted Kennedy should keep his fat mouth out of the battle between Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama. His statement says that Hillary is a fear mongerer when she tries to point out that Obama's health plan doesn't cover every body. He must have his own personal agenda against Hillary. He is trying prevent her from campaigning on a level playing field. It is personal with him. Nothing to do with valid political argument.

]]> By: an old Grandma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557434 an old Grandma Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:07:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557434 Regarding abortion ,killing baby comments: God gave each person on this earth agency. The freedom to choose for himself. I personaly do not agree with abortion, I would not have one, but who am I to choose for another person, they have God given freedom to choose, where would I be justified or a government be justified to over rule our God given individual choice. Judgement and justice come in the next life. It is not for earthlings to try and take over God's job he will do just fine in his judgement. Agency was the cause of the war in heaven it is the continued cause of the war on earth. Satan's goal is to take away our agency....which is God given. Beware of Polly Ticks---Dog Ticks and Sandfleas Regarding abortion ,killing baby comments:
God gave each person on this earth agency. The freedom to choose for himself. I personaly do not agree with abortion, I would not have one, but who am I to choose for another person, they have God given freedom to choose, where would I be justified or a government be justified to over rule our God given individual choice.
Judgement and justice come in the next life.
It is not for earthlings to try and take over God's job he will do just fine in his judgement.
Agency was the cause of the war in heaven it is the continued cause of the war on earth.
Satan's goal is to take away our agency....which is God given.
Beware of Polly Ticks-Dog Ticks and Sandfleas

]]> By: Jacob S http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557424 Jacob S Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:07:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557424 That's Reality - Apparently you're terrible at doing research, then, because Obama's stances on virtually everything are outlined clear as crystal on his website and in debates he's had. Personally I find it ludicrous that anyone would vote for Huckabee. The man's likable, sure, but his ideas and policies would run the country to ruin. I could never in good faith vote for a man who wants to inject religion into the Constitution. That's Reality – Apparently you're terrible at doing research, then, because Obama's stances on virtually everything are outlined clear as crystal on his website and in debates he's had.

Personally I find it ludicrous that anyone would vote for Huckabee. The man's likable, sure, but his ideas and policies would run the country to ruin. I could never in good faith vote for a man who wants to inject religion into the Constitution.

]]> By: gene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557411 gene Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:04:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557411 I am just checking to see if I can get in here for a comment. I am just checking to see if I can get in here for a comment.

]]> By: Lance Silvian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557400 Lance Silvian Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:03:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557400 Universal Health Care program should not require any mandates that everyone should buy health insurance. It should be available to anyone who needs medical attention. No insurance needed. It can be funded by the same provisions as the medicare and actually replace the medicare program with unviersal health care. The tax funding of the universal health care will be cheaper for the taxpayer then having the same payer pay for medicare and buy his or her own medical insurance as well. That is what true universal health care is. No rocket scientist needed here. Or for that matter an economist is not needed here either. Universal Health Care program should not require any mandates that everyone should buy health insurance. It should be available to anyone who needs medical attention.
No insurance needed. It can be funded by the same provisions as the medicare and actually replace the medicare program with unviersal health care. The tax funding of the universal health care will be cheaper for the taxpayer then having the same payer pay for medicare and buy his or her own medical insurance as well.
That is what true universal health care is.
No rocket scientist needed here. Or for that matter an economist is not needed here either.

]]> By: Huckabooom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557399 Huckabooom Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:03:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557399 Oh no! Mike Huckabee goes bowling....Lets persecute him!!! Oh no! Mike Huckabee goes bowling....Lets persecute him!!!

]]> By: Sharon, Paris, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/18/huckabee-returns-to-us-goes-bowling/#comment-557384 Sharon, Paris, TX Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:00:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5383#comment-557384 He's not even trying anymore!! He's not even trying anymore!!

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