Comments on: Huckabee says race not about ego, remembers the Alamo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Penny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-573581 Penny Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:54:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-573581 I like Huckabee. Since mathematically it is improbable that he will get enough delegates to win the primary, he should and would concede on his own (after Texas when McCain gets his delegates quota?) No body has to tell him to quit. I understand that there is conviction and principle that caused him to stay on, and the result of the delegates gained after each primary does send a message to McCain that he needs to respect the sizable segment of conservatives who support Huckabee when he gets the nomination. I respect Huckabee, I wish he will make a decision after Texas. For those who say if McCaine wins, you will vote democrat.; unless you have no convictions on issues such as pro-life, pro-national defense, pro-traditional values, high possibility of appointments of liberal judges and supreme court justices with a dem in the White House, you should consider what a few commentators have already expressed: would you rather fight with McCaine 20% of the time or with the democratic nominee 80% of the time on issues and principles. I like Huckabee. Since mathematically it is improbable that he will get enough delegates to win the primary, he should and would concede on his own (after Texas when McCain gets his delegates quota?) No body has to tell him to quit.
I understand that there is conviction and principle that caused him to stay on, and the result of the delegates gained after each primary does send a message to McCain that he needs to respect the sizable segment of conservatives who support Huckabee when he gets the nomination.
I respect Huckabee, I wish he will make a decision after Texas.
For those who say if McCaine wins, you will vote democrat.; unless you have no convictions on issues such as pro-life, pro-national defense, pro-traditional values, high possibility of appointments of liberal judges and supreme court justices with a dem in the White House, you should consider what a few commentators have already expressed: would you rather fight with McCaine 20% of the time or with the democratic nominee 80% of the time on issues and principles.

]]> By: BM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572910 BM Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:59:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572910 A lot of the negative posts against Huckabee here seem to have no substance or truth to them. I wonder why? A lot of the negative posts against Huckabee here seem to have no substance or truth to them. I wonder why?

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572768 John Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:48:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572768 Decades from now, when the White House has been occupied by Republicans, Democrats, men and women (black and white); when our economy has fallen and risen many times over from prosperity to near-recession due to the natural cycle of a competitive global market; when our military has entered and exited numerous military conflicts; when global warming has shown itself for what it really is (a natural cycle); we will look back at the 2008 presidential election and see that we had an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference for one really important issue, but we sold it for a bowl of porridge. America is the modern Rome. We gladly exchange morality for anything that reeks of monetary profit and the well-being of me-and-mine, while every single day 3300 human babies are murdered in the warmth of their mothers womb. Why? It's profitable! If it weren't profitable, it wouldn't be an issue. If the abortions doctors were forced to provide their service free of charge they'd find another specialty. How sad. How very, very sad that Republicans in 2008 had a chance to elect a presidential candidate willing to end this holocaust and we sold him off for cyclical issues that come-and-go. One of our conservative leaders (R.L.) made the comment that he is not a "one issue" voter. Given what is at stake, he should be. My vote will go to the candidate willing to commit publicly to ending four decades of heartless, thoughtless shame. Decades from now, when the White House has been occupied by Republicans, Democrats, men and women (black and white); when our economy has fallen and risen many times over from prosperity to near-recession due to the natural cycle of a competitive global market; when our military has entered and exited numerous military conflicts; when global warming has shown itself for what it really is (a natural cycle); we will look back at the 2008 presidential election and see that we had an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference for one really important issue, but we sold it for a bowl of porridge.

America is the modern Rome. We gladly exchange morality for anything that reeks of monetary profit and the well-being of me-and-mine, while every single day 3300 human babies are murdered in the warmth of their mothers womb. Why? It's profitable! If it weren't profitable, it wouldn't be an issue. If the abortions doctors were forced to provide their service free of charge they'd find another specialty. How sad. How very, very sad that Republicans in 2008 had a chance to elect a presidential candidate willing to end this holocaust and we sold him off for cyclical issues that come-and-go. One of our conservative leaders (R.L.) made the comment that he is not a "one issue" voter. Given what is at stake, he should be. My vote will go to the candidate willing to commit publicly to ending four decades of heartless, thoughtless shame.

]]> By: grayfox http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572636 grayfox Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:33:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572636 Run as an independent..lots of Democratics don't like McCain but even more hate Billery and don't care that much for Obamas' lack of experience. Huck you might be shocked to see how many of us ANGRY WHITE MEN would vote for you regardless of party ..THINK ABOUT IT..!!!!! Run as an independent..lots of Democratics don't like McCain but even more hate Billery and don't care that much for Obamas' lack of experience. Huck you might be shocked to see how many of us ANGRY WHITE MEN would vote for you regardless of party ..THINK ABOUT IT..!!!!!

]]> By: aware http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572567 aware Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:22:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572567 It is time to go Mr. Huckabee. You are just a distraction :( Hillary the HOPE of 08 :) It is time to go Mr. Huckabee. You are just a distraction :(

Hillary the HOPE of 08 :)

]]> By: Daniel Burbank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572544 Daniel Burbank Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:18:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572544 Please, people, he has every right to continue running. The hatred of him coming from the media just because he's staying in the race is ridiculous. First, it was people complaining that he was in collaboration with McCain to get Romney out of the race and then become McCain's VP, and now that he kept his word and remained in the race unlike everyone was predicting him to do, people are complaining that he's bringing down the Republican party by staying in. You people are really lame. Also, the Cayman Island trip had been scheduled for a long time, because, as he's pointed out, he isn't rich like all the other candidates and actually needs to make a living. Who doesn't need to make a living? The money he gets for his campaign goes to his campaign, not to him to do whatever he wants with it. Please, people, he has every right to continue running. The hatred of him coming from the media just because he's staying in the race is ridiculous. First, it was people complaining that he was in collaboration with McCain to get Romney out of the race and then become McCain's VP, and now that he kept his word and remained in the race unlike everyone was predicting him to do, people are complaining that he's bringing down the Republican party by staying in. You people are really lame.

Also, the Cayman Island trip had been scheduled for a long time, because, as he's pointed out, he isn't rich like all the other candidates and actually needs to make a living. Who doesn't need to make a living? The money he gets for his campaign goes to his campaign, not to him to do whatever he wants with it.

]]> By: SteveM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572508 SteveM Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:11:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572508 Hang in there Mike, thanks for giving us a chance to vote in this travesty. Stay in so I can vote against McCain twice in Ohio. Just how stupid does our government think we are, they are the very people who cause the trouble in this economy and we are expected to vote a Washington insider into the White House. We are being led like sheep to the slaughter and the GOP thinks McCain is going to stop it? LOL. What will happen when his moderate support goes to Obama and the rest of us write in Huckabee? So long Republic, hello socialism. Hang in there Mike, thanks for giving us a chance to vote in this travesty. Stay in so I can vote against McCain twice in Ohio. Just how stupid does our government think we are, they are the very people who cause the trouble in this economy and we are expected to vote a Washington insider into the White House. We are being led like sheep to the slaughter and the GOP thinks McCain is going to stop it? LOL. What will happen when his moderate support goes to Obama and the rest of us write in Huckabee? So long Republic, hello socialism.

]]> By: Jennifer, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572497 Jennifer, GA Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:07:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572497 Seattle Mark: Huckabee did not go to the Cayman Islands on vacation--he went to give a speech that had been planned 6 months ago. He gives these speeches and writes books in order to pay the bills. Unlike McCain, Clinton, and Obama, who are getting paid by the tax-payers while campaigning (i.e., they have Senate salaries), Huckabee is not getting paid--which is why he had to go give a speech at the Cayman Islands. Give the man a break! I think you need to get your facts straight before making such statements. Seattle Mark:

Huckabee did not go to the Cayman Islands on vacation–he went to give a speech that had been planned 6 months ago. He gives these speeches and writes books in order to pay the bills.

Unlike McCain, Clinton, and Obama, who are getting paid by the tax-payers while campaigning (i.e., they have Senate salaries), Huckabee is not getting paid–which is why he had to go give a speech at the Cayman Islands. Give the man a break!

I think you need to get your facts straight before making such statements.

]]> By: Aleric, Washington, DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572496 Aleric, Washington, DC Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:07:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572496 I'm thrilled Huckabee is still running. The longer he remains in the race, the better the chances to have a splintered GOP going into the national elections. With the Democrats still in-fighting to determine a nominee, this is working as somewhat of a counter-weight. Go Huckabee! I'm thrilled Huckabee is still running. The longer he remains in the race, the better the chances to have a splintered GOP going into the national elections.

With the Democrats still in-fighting to determine a nominee, this is working as somewhat of a counter-weight.

Go Huckabee!

]]> By: Christopher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572486 Christopher Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:04:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572486 080220 Open Letter to Huckabee I am for Huckabee. Truly. I admire and respect him as a man as I do few others. However, at this point I am unsure if he is really running against John McCain or merely running along side him. There has been no televised debate between Huckabee and McCain since Romney dropped out of the election. To my knowledge, Huckabee has not even challenged McCain to a debate. Maybe I am missing something, but it seems to me that if Mr. Huckabee is sincere in his desire to be President, then he should be actively challenging McCain, his chief challenger, to open debate. Ron Paul should be invited as well. The reason many of us know anything about the candidates is though the series of regular debates that have occurred on both the Democrat and Republican sides. If McCain is unwilling to engage Huckabee in debates before the Texas primary, then I would recommend that Mr. Huckabee make the point to whoever will listen that McCain is afraid or unwilling to debate Mr. Huckabee. Few are those who wish to elect someone unwilling to defend their ideas in open discussion. Texans are likely to find it extremely unattractive. I am not suggesting that Mr. Huckabee engage in a negative campaign. I am suggesting though that Mr. Huckabee engage McCain. 080220 Open Letter to Huckabee

I am for Huckabee. Truly. I admire and respect him as a man as I do few others. However, at this point I am unsure if he is really running against John McCain or merely running along side him. There has been no televised debate between Huckabee and McCain since Romney dropped out of the election. To my knowledge, Huckabee has not even challenged McCain to a debate. Maybe I am missing something, but it seems to me that if Mr. Huckabee is sincere in his desire to be President, then he should be actively challenging McCain, his chief challenger, to open debate. Ron Paul should be invited as well. The reason many of us know anything about the candidates is though the series of regular debates that have occurred on both the Democrat and Republican sides.

If McCain is unwilling to engage Huckabee in debates before the Texas primary, then I would recommend that Mr. Huckabee make the point to whoever will listen that McCain is afraid or unwilling to debate Mr. Huckabee. Few are those who wish to elect someone unwilling to defend their ideas in open discussion. Texans are likely to find it extremely unattractive.

I am not suggesting that Mr. Huckabee engage in a negative campaign. I am suggesting though that Mr. Huckabee engage McCain.

]]> By: Christine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572485 Christine Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:04:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572485 This is a noble man who stands by his convictions. It give me hope for our government which is otherwise full of liars and thieves willing to say anything for a vote. GO HUCKABEE! This is a noble man who stands by his convictions. It give me hope for our government which is otherwise full of liars and thieves willing to say anything for a vote.
GO HUCKABEE!

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572476 Bob Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:01:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572476 Sam Houston would be so happy. Sam Houston would be so happy.

]]> By: Huck supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572465 Huck supporter Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:57:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572465 Gov. Huckabee, You have been my candidate. I think you have a lot of good ideas. However, it appears that the Democrats are beginning to unite behind Obama (especially if he wins Texas and/or Ohio). I know you have differences with McCain, but I also know you agree with him on some important issues that are different from the Democrats. I think all Republicans agree that there are flaws with some (if not all) of the Democratic stances. The Republican party needs to unite fast to beat Obama, and I think the best way is for you to get out of the race and compete for the Vice-President roll. Gov. Huckabee,

You have been my candidate. I think you have a lot of good ideas. However, it appears that the Democrats are beginning to unite behind Obama (especially if he wins Texas and/or Ohio). I know you have differences with McCain, but I also know you agree with him on some important issues that are different from the Democrats. I think all Republicans agree that there are flaws with some (if not all) of the Democratic stances. The Republican party needs to unite fast to beat Obama, and I think the best way is for you to get out of the race and compete for the Vice-President roll.

]]> By: CC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572457 CC Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:55:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572457 People need to check out the REAL integrity of Huckabee......he has a string of ethical issues in AR, plus what was done with all of the computer hard drives before he left office, the interference with the legal investigation of his son killing an animal and getting fired from a boy scout camp. Yes, we've heard of this stuff, but because he's a smooth talking preacher, people IGNORE this critical issues of integrity?? I hope people aren't so gullible to think a preacher is immune to corruption!! People need to check out the REAL integrity of Huckabee......he has a string of ethical issues in AR, plus what was done with all of the computer hard drives before he left office, the interference with the legal investigation of his son killing an animal and getting fired from a boy scout camp. Yes, we've heard of this stuff, but because he's a smooth talking preacher, people IGNORE this critical issues of integrity?? I hope people aren't so gullible to think a preacher is immune to corruption!!

]]> By: redneck in nyc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572443 redneck in nyc Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:50:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572443 people! stop saying that obama, hillary, or even mccain would "ruin this country"...if you havent noticed, this country is already ruined! any of these people would be an improvement. Ruined doesnt mean all of our houses will be on fire. Ruined means that people who call themselves conservative christians are actually fighting for our right to torture and spend trillions of $ we dont have. Ruined means War is just another channel on TV. The reason we have a race between McCain and Obama (sorry Hillary but going negative is just making things worse for you) is because America wants desperately to save itself, but disagrees on methods. Have a little faith. If we survive W, the only way is up! people! stop saying that obama, hillary, or even mccain would "ruin this country"...if you havent noticed, this country is already ruined! any of these people would be an improvement. Ruined doesnt mean all of our houses will be on fire. Ruined means that people who call themselves conservative christians are actually fighting for our right to torture and spend trillions of $ we dont have. Ruined means War is just another channel on TV. The reason we have a race between McCain and Obama (sorry Hillary but going negative is just making things worse for you) is because America wants desperately to save itself, but disagrees on methods. Have a little faith. If we survive W, the only way is up!

]]> By: Larry Motsinger http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572416 Larry Motsinger Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:42:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572416 It must be noted that Ronald Reagan ran once before he finally got the nomination. I think the problem is that Huckabee's ideas do not resonate with the American public at this time. His ideas like the Fair Tax are probably going to take some time to gain traction. However he has shown that he has strong support among evangelical which have been an important part of past Republican victories. His other problem is that he has never had the funding to run a viable campaign. It seems like the majority of Republicans feel that McCain is the best candidate to handle the war on terrorism and get the job finished in Iraq. It must be noted that Ronald Reagan ran once before he finally got the nomination. I think the problem is that Huckabee's ideas do not resonate with the American public at this time. His ideas like the Fair Tax are probably going to take some time to gain traction. However he has shown that he has strong support among evangelical which have been an important part of past Republican victories. His other problem is that he has never had the funding to run a viable campaign. It seems like the majority of Republicans feel that McCain is the best candidate to handle the war on terrorism and get the job finished in Iraq.

]]> By: Rog in AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572410 Rog in AZ Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:41:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572410 Mike Huckabee isn't keeping the GOP from rallying around McCain, McCain's record and personality are. He is just unacceptable as a presidential nominee. Mike Huckabee is staying in because he is the best choice as president, of either party. He has the most experience, the best record making successful change for his government (improved education, more jobs, improved infrastructure, very high approval and reelection rate, even among Democrats, ability to unite parties to get things accomplished), and he is the best statesman/communicator with the best character. September is a long way away. Poor, tired old McCain could keel over by the convention, for all we know. The truth is, once the media blackout of Huckabee and all distortions of his pristine record in Arkansas stop, and the delegates are free to make an informed decision for the good of the party and the country at a brokered convention, they very well may choose Mike Huckabee as our Republican nominee. Believe me, it will be far easier to "rally the party" around him than the old guy. Mike is inspiring, proven to be a Go-Getter who achieves the worthy things he puts his mind to (complete health change, finishing a 4-yr degree in 2 1/2 years, magna cum laude!, reviving and strengthening a near-dead GOP in Arkansas, more than 10 years of balancing a budget and reducing taxes, among others). I guarantee you if President Mike Huckabee decides to end our dependence on foreign oil, it will happen! We WILL have a strong border. We WILL have a thriving economy, even if he is given a **** one by his predecessors. He is a solution-finder, and does everything for the good of the people, not the policy-makers and big-money politicians in D.C. People are so uninspired about what it really means to be an American these days. Mike Huckabee knows, and he is the man to bring enthusiasm and patriotism back to our nation! Mike Huckabee isn't keeping the GOP from rallying around McCain, McCain's record and personality are. He is just unacceptable as a presidential nominee.

Mike Huckabee is staying in because he is the best choice as president, of either party. He has the most experience, the best record making successful change for his government (improved education, more jobs, improved infrastructure, very high approval and reelection rate, even among Democrats, ability to unite parties to get things accomplished), and he is the best statesman/communicator with the best character.

September is a long way away. Poor, tired old McCain could keel over by the convention, for all we know. The truth is, once the media blackout of Huckabee and all distortions of his pristine record in Arkansas stop, and the delegates are free to make an informed decision for the good of the party and the country at a brokered convention, they very well may choose Mike Huckabee as our Republican nominee. Believe me, it will be far easier to "rally the party" around him than the old guy.

Mike is inspiring, proven to be a Go-Getter who achieves the worthy things he puts his mind to (complete health change, finishing a 4-yr degree in 2 1/2 years, magna cum laude!, reviving and strengthening a near-dead GOP in Arkansas, more than 10 years of balancing a budget and reducing taxes, among others). I guarantee you if President Mike Huckabee decides to end our dependence on foreign oil, it will happen! We WILL have a strong border. We WILL have a thriving economy, even if he is given a **** one by his predecessors. He is a solution-finder, and does everything for the good of the people, not the policy-makers and big-money politicians in D.C.

People are so uninspired about what it really means to be an American these days. Mike Huckabee knows, and he is the man to bring enthusiasm and patriotism back to our nation!

]]> By: Yellow Dog Democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572404 Yellow Dog Democrat Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:40:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572404 Wow - a conservative, evangelical Republican who says that his opponent's positions are not wrong, just different? Mike Huckabee would be the worst possible President of any of candidates, but I can't help respecting and liking the man. And it probably is better for the Republican party to not just fall in line behind the front-runner but to continue to hammer out their ideas. Still, the country's had eight years of right-wing rule, and we've seen that Republicans are good for Big Business but for nobody else - we'll have a Democrat next January, and thank God for that! Wow – a conservative, evangelical Republican who says that his opponent's positions are not wrong, just different? Mike Huckabee would be the worst possible President of any of candidates, but I can't help respecting and liking the man.

And it probably is better for the Republican party to not just fall in line behind the front-runner but to continue to hammer out their ideas.

Still, the country's had eight years of right-wing rule, and we've seen that Republicans are good for Big Business but for nobody else – we'll have a Democrat next January, and thank God for that!

]]> By: Gavin in WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572396 Gavin in WA Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:39:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572396 All of the comments above about Huckabee needing to leave the race make no sense to me. If you like a candidate, vote for him/her. If not, don't. It's called freedom of choice. All of the comments above about Huckabee needing to leave the race make no sense to me. If you like a candidate, vote for him/her. If not, don't. It's called freedom of choice.

]]> By: MIwatch http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572373 MIwatch Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:34:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572373 I agree with Mike, this is the beauty of Democracy, if there is no more choice left for those who haven't vote, what is the purpose of primary? and those states that vote later than the other? By keeping in the race tells everyone you don't have to listen to those states voted before you. You make your choice for your own president. That is america spirit. Not, pulling out before afraid of being called fool! Without Democracy this country is not beautiful america anymore. I agree with Mike, this is the beauty of Democracy, if there is no more choice left for those who haven't vote, what is the purpose of primary? and those states that vote later than the other? By keeping in the race tells everyone you don't have to listen to those states voted before you. You make your choice for your own president. That is america spirit. Not, pulling out before afraid of being called fool! Without Democracy this country is not beautiful america anymore.

]]> By: Scott M.-Kalamazoo, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572361 Scott M.-Kalamazoo, MI Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:32:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572361 the guys a media hound. this so-called blessing is only in it for himself and has been from the beginning, don't be so fooled sheep-people. the guys a media hound. this so-called blessing is only in it for himself and has been from the beginning, don't be so fooled sheep-people.

]]> By: Thimbletack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572338 Thimbletack Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:29:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572338 Huck you have more honesty in your pinky than that Neocon MamaCain has in his peanut brain. Huck you have more honesty in your pinky than that Neocon MamaCain has in his peanut brain.

]]> By: Seattle Mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572333 Seattle Mark Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:28:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572333 Huckabee needs more Christian widows to pony-up more of their mites. Vacations in the Cayman Islands don't come cheap, you know !! (Remember him bragging about running his campaign on the Widow's Mites?) (I think the Christians will learn a good lesson after being conned by this selfish man.) Huckabee needs more Christian widows to pony-up more of their mites. Vacations in the Cayman Islands don't come cheap, you know !!

(Remember him bragging about running his campaign on the Widow's Mites?)

(I think the Christians will learn a good lesson after being conned by this selfish man.)

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572329 Farrell, Houston, Tx Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:27:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572329 Huckabee is no a good image of what a president should be. If he quits the race, he doesn't have anything else to do because he doesn't have a job. How can anyone take him serious. Huckabee is no a good image of what a president should be. If he quits the race, he doesn't have anything else to do because he doesn't have a job. How can anyone take him serious.

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572244 Eric Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:22:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572244 Its not Obama that the Republican,s need to worry about. It's Hillary Clinton. She WILL win the nomination when the superdelegates seat their votes. It does not matter that Obama is ahead with delegates, because neither one will have enough the win the nomination without the superdelates. Hillary 08!! Its not Obama that the Republican,s need to worry about. It's Hillary Clinton. She WILL win the nomination when the superdelegates seat their votes. It does not matter that Obama is ahead with delegates, because neither one will have enough the win the nomination without the superdelates.
Hillary 08!!

]]> By: Kathryn Irby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572220 Kathryn Irby Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:21:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572220 Poor Preacher Mike Huckabee! Just doesn't know when to "throw the towel in"! I actually pity him! Kathryn Irby Metairie, LA Poor Preacher Mike Huckabee! Just doesn't know when to "throw the towel in"! I actually pity him!

Kathryn Irby
Metairie, LA

]]> By: chicagotrauma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572193 chicagotrauma Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:19:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572193 Sad. Huckleberry is just sad. Sad. Huckleberry is just sad.

]]> By: BUKKY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572183 BUKKY Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:19:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572183 All ego All ego

]]> By: Fay Wendrow http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572062 Fay Wendrow Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:14:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572062 Mr. Huckabee....give up aleady...you do look a bit foolish....you claim to want to give people a choice, well they have made their choice, and unfortunately it is not you. You don't need a miracle, you need votes! Mr. Huckabee....give up aleady...you do look a bit foolish....you claim
to want to give people a choice, well they have made their choice,
and unfortunately it is not you. You don't need a miracle, you need
votes!

]]> By: Tim, Boston MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572017 Tim, Boston MA Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:12:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572017 Keep asking "what would Jesus do?" Huck! Go all the way with that question at every turn, and you've got my vote! Keep asking "what would Jesus do?" Huck!

Go all the way with that question at every turn, and you've got my vote!

]]> By: Joe nyc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572016 Joe nyc Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:12:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572016 I suspect and wholeheartedly believe that Huckabee is staying in the race at the request of the GOP.. by staying in the race, he keeps causing independents to split their vote between McCain and Obama. If he pulls out, the independent vote will go fully to Obama. The GOP prefers to face Clinton rather than Obama because they stand a much better chance of winning against Clinton.. The polls have supported this theory for a while now... Today the polls are even sharper in this regard, they show that Obama will beat McCain by 7 points whereas McCain will beat Hillary by 10 points.. I suspect and wholeheartedly believe that Huckabee is staying in the race at the request of the GOP.. by staying in the race, he keeps causing independents to split their vote between McCain and Obama. If he pulls out, the independent vote will go fully to Obama. The GOP prefers to face Clinton rather than Obama because they stand a much better chance of winning against Clinton.. The polls have supported this theory for a while now... Today the polls are even sharper in this regard, they show that Obama will beat McCain by 7 points whereas McCain will beat Hillary by 10 points..

]]> By: California Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-572011 California Independent Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:11:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-572011 I respect that Huckabee is giving voters a choice. McCain has time to go after Obama. I'm looking forward to it. (I thought there was a good chance there would be a woman in the White House. I just didn't think it was going to be Obama.) If it isn't Clinton..... McCain '08 I respect that Huckabee is giving voters a choice. McCain has time to go after Obama. I'm looking forward to it.

(I thought there was a good chance there would be a woman in the White House. I just didn't think it was going to be Obama.)

If it isn't Clinton..... McCain '08

]]> By: Dave, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571997 Dave, VA Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:11:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571997 If Huckabee evaporated, so would press coverage of the McCain campaign. Although it's mathematically impossible for him to win the nomination, he's serving to keep McCain on the radar screen. If Huckabee evaporated, so would press coverage of the McCain campaign. Although it's mathematically impossible for him to win the nomination, he's serving to keep McCain on the radar screen.

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571992 Michael Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:10:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571992 Huckabee seems like a nice man. I feel sorry for him, however. He is now mere entertainment. Huckabee seems like a nice man. I feel sorry for him, however. He is now mere entertainment.

]]> By: BM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571978 BM Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:10:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571978 The DNC and a lot of others are afraid of someone like Mike Huckabee… He cuts right through the fakeness and political correctness that plagues American politics and exposes it. Yes, Mike Huckabee is not perfect, but I believe he’s better than the alternative of "Bomb, Bomb" McCain. The DNC and a lot of others are afraid of someone like Mike Huckabee… He cuts right through the fakeness and political correctness that plagues American politics and exposes it. Yes, Mike Huckabee is not perfect, but I believe he’s better than the alternative of "Bomb, Bomb" McCain.

]]> By: Patty Atlanta GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571941 Patty Atlanta GA Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:08:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571941 Go HUCKABEE GO! We will not stand by while this adulterer, liar and his drug addicted wife are handed the flag for the Christian Conservative movement. Is it really that hard to find a man who didn't cheat on his wife and then use his political connections to get her off criminal charges?!? Is that the best we can do? Christ saves! Go HUCKABEE GO!
We will not stand by while this adulterer, liar and his drug addicted wife are handed the flag for the Christian Conservative movement. Is it really that hard to find a man who didn't cheat on his wife and then use his political connections to get her off criminal charges?!? Is that the best we can do? Christ saves!

]]> By: Arin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571901 Arin Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:06:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571901 Hey, if you haven't figured it out by now, Huckabee is still running to boost his current source of income: giving speeches. The longer Huckabee has this "free" press, by "running" as a presidential candidate, the more advertising he gets for his paid speeches gig. The man is a salesman after all. Hey, if you haven't figured it out by now, Huckabee is still running to boost his current source of income: giving speeches. The longer Huckabee has this "free" press, by "running" as a presidential candidate, the more advertising he gets for his paid speeches gig. The man is a salesman after all.

]]> By: Melissa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571868 Melissa Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:04:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571868 I can not believe that Americans have let themselves become so disillusioned as to think that any and all canididates running for President truly love their country and want what they believe to be in the best interst of the country. We have become a nation that trusts no one and believes in nothing. I hope that changes. I think Huckabee has the right to continue cmpaigning if he still has a following and the republican nomination has not been won according to the rules that the party established. Do we even still believe in the policy of Democracy????? I can not believe that Americans have let themselves become so disillusioned as to think that any and all canididates running for President truly love their country and want what they believe to be in the best interst of the country. We have become a nation that trusts no one and believes in nothing. I hope that changes. I think Huckabee has the right to continue cmpaigning if he still has a following and the republican nomination has not been won according to the rules that the party established. Do we even still believe in the policy of Democracy?????

]]> By: Carol of New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571856 Carol of New York Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:03:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571856 Why should the Governor quit? The democratic process is one of choice and that's what the voters need. Otherwise it will just be a walkover for McCain which it is already but at least Huckabee is giving him something to ponder. After all Huckabee is raking in about 30-35% of the votes and if Ron Paul was not in the race, it might be a different story. It's a shame more of the Republican primaries are not proportional and are set up as winner takes all. That is totally unfair. If a candidate wins by 1 percentage point in a primary state that is winner takes all, then all those delegates go to him. Something is wrong with that system. MORE REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES SHOULD BE PROPORTIONAL AND NOT WINNER TAKES ALL. Why should the Governor quit? The democratic process is one of choice and that's what the voters need. Otherwise it will just be a walkover for McCain which it is already but at least Huckabee is giving him something to ponder. After all Huckabee is raking in about 30-35% of the votes and if Ron Paul was not in the race, it might be a different story. It's a shame more of the Republican primaries are not proportional and are set up as winner takes all. That is totally unfair. If a candidate wins by 1 percentage point in a primary state that is winner takes all, then all those delegates go to him.

Something is wrong with that system. MORE REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES SHOULD BE PROPORTIONAL AND NOT WINNER TAKES ALL.

]]> By: Thomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571715 Thomas Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:54:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571715 Not surprisingly, Huckabee completely misses the point. The question about ego is not whether it feeds his ego to stay in the race. It is that his ego is so big that he is all about himself and doesn't care the impact on others. He is going to do his own thing no matter the consequences. But then, I never would have expected him to understand the difference. Not surprisingly, Huckabee completely misses the point. The question about ego is not whether it feeds his ego to stay in the race. It is that his ego is so big that he is all about himself and doesn't care the impact on others. He is going to do his own thing no matter the consequences. But then, I never would have expected him to understand the difference.

]]> By: kathleen, illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571691 kathleen, illinois Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:52:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571691 Can you believe that he charges for his speeches?? He should start a church. He is using this campaign to get free press. Now that is not about ego. Why, he is one of the most egotistical people in the whole race. He thinks a lot of himself. I can't believe people would pay to have him in the name of a campaign. Can you believe that he charges for his speeches?? He
should start a church. He is using this campaign to get
free press. Now that is not about ego. Why, he is one of
the most egotistical people in the whole race. He thinks
a lot of himself. I can't believe people would pay to have
him in the name of a campaign.

]]> By: Dan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571675 Dan Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:51:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571675 Keep going, Huckleberry. We Democrats are cheering you on! Keep going, Huckleberry. We Democrats are cheering you on!

]]> By: April 22nd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571636 April 22nd Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:49:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571636 this is Hillary's future at a glance... this is Hillary's future at a glance...

]]> By: Polly A http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571624 Polly A Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:48:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571624 Keep on buzzing Huckabee. The voters in the remaining state deserve a choice and a voice. BTW, no one is calling for Ron Paul to drop out and no one mentions that it nearly mathmatically impossible for McCain to get 1191 since he barely gets over 50% in the contests. Keep on buzzing Huckabee. The voters in the remaining state deserve a choice and a voice.
BTW, no one is calling for Ron Paul to drop out and no one mentions that it nearly mathmatically impossible for McCain to get 1191 since he barely gets over 50% in the contests.

]]> By: BMAN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571457 BMAN Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:38:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571457 As a democrate, that agrees with nothing that the republican party stands for, I do not understand why people tell a candidate to drop out? Huckabee is right, Mccain has not hit the magic number, so why drop out? If Mccain wants Huckabee out, then knock him out by reaching the number needed to get the nomination. This after all is a democratic country, Huckabee has a strong base that wants him to stay in and speak for them, LET HIM BE, IT IS HIS RIGHT TO DO SO. As a democrate, that agrees with nothing that the republican party stands for, I do not understand why people tell a candidate to drop out?
Huckabee is right, Mccain has not hit the magic number, so why drop out?
If Mccain wants Huckabee out, then knock him out by reaching the number needed to get the nomination.
This after all is a democratic country, Huckabee has a strong base that wants him to stay in and speak for them, LET HIM BE, IT IS HIS RIGHT TO DO SO.

]]> By: Ron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571388 Ron Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:34:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571388 Mike Huckabee is only candidate that truly listens to God. The bible says that the truth will set you free. Jesus is the truth, the life, and the way. Not a way, but the way. I want to elect a person to sit in the "big chair" that listens to God through the Holy Spirit. We either follow the spirit or the flesh. Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world. I urge all true Texans to support Governor Huckabee, God's choice servant. Be not deceived, God will not be mocked! Mike Huckabee is only candidate that truly listens to God. The bible says that the truth will set you free. Jesus is the truth, the life, and the way. Not a way, but the way. I want to elect a person to sit in the "big chair" that listens to God through the Holy Spirit. We either follow the spirit or the flesh. Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world. I urge all true Texans to support Governor Huckabee, God's choice servant.

Be not deceived, God will not be mocked!

]]> By: Scott W. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571328 Scott W. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:30:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571328 The only person running on true American principles and convictions is RON PAUL. Yes, he is still in the race, too, and will be until the very end, promoting the only agenda that matters in America: THE CONSTITUTION. Read it sometime and you'll see that the clear choice in RON PAUL. The only person running on true American principles and convictions is RON PAUL. Yes, he is still in the race, too, and will be until the very end, promoting the only agenda that matters in America: THE CONSTITUTION. Read it sometime and you'll see that the clear choice in RON PAUL.

]]> By: Houston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571261 Houston Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:27:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571261 The Alamo is a shrine and not a political icon. The phony politicians belong in the convention center down the street. Hey Huckabee...get your Arkansas behind out of Texas and take your lies and religious bigotry with you. That goes for you too Clinton and anyone else who wants to use the Alamo to manipulate people to get votes. The Alamo is a shrine and not a political icon. The phony politicians belong in the convention center down the street.

Hey Huckabee...get your Arkansas behind out of Texas and take your lies and religious bigotry with you. That goes for you too Clinton and anyone else who wants to use the Alamo to manipulate people to get votes.

]]> By: Joel Benjamin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571228 Joel Benjamin Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:25:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571228 Profound statement Huckabee! You said it, it needed to be said, and I think that a lot of people are glad to see that you're still here. I don't appreciate how some of the other GOP candidates conceded defeat and backed out so quickly. Thanks for giving people a choice because there are issues, positions, and differences of opinions that need to be talked about so that the eventual GOP nominee can stand strong with the backing of all the republican people. Profound statement Huckabee! You said it, it needed to be said, and I think that a lot of people are glad to see that you're still here. I don't appreciate how some of the other GOP candidates conceded defeat and backed out so quickly. Thanks for giving people a choice because there are issues, positions, and differences of opinions that need to be talked about so that the eventual GOP nominee can stand strong with the backing of all the republican people.

]]> By: Lloyd Hansen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/huckabee-remembers-the-alamo/#comment-571209 Lloyd Hansen Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:24:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5433#comment-571209 I didn't vote for Huck in my state's primaries and don't think I ever would but I admire him for sticking to it. Without him, the Republican primaries would be a no-contest win which would be boring. If he gets conservatives fired up and then supports McCain (which I think he will) then the Republican party will be stronger than before. I didn't vote for Huck in my state's primaries and don't think I ever would but I admire him for sticking to it. Without him, the Republican primaries would be a no-contest win which would be boring. If he gets conservatives fired up and then supports McCain (which I think he will) then the Republican party will be stronger than before.

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