Why do people get so bent out of shape about it? The voters will decide. If they hate it that Huckabee's still in the race, they will kick him out.

He says a lot of people still deserve the right to vote, while4 the nomination is not locked up. Incidentally, for all you non-activists, Huckabee cannot secure enough delegates to clinch a win at the convention ON THE FIRST BALLOT! If it goes beyond that, delegates are free and everything is in the air. I think McCain and Huckabee have maintained a positive tone and relationship and the divided party will come out of te convention united.

Right now, there are still a lot of people who don't want to vote for McCain. Tuesday's results in Texas will be within 5 percentage points. If Huckabee wins, do these annoyed people (whatever is bothering them - it's probably personal) suppose that millions of Texas Republicans shouldn't have had a choice? I wouldn't want to make THAT case.

What morons posting on here do not know how to spell ARKANSAS. The last A sounds like a W. DUH! Must be Obama supporters.. Like to see you negative people against Huckabee eat your words!! Take a look back at Ronald Reagen's candidacy and how he was far behind and came from the back and won the general election. Things change, besides MATH! There should be a debate, because Huckabee is still in the GOP race. McCain cannot out debate him, and he knows it. Huckabee is ready and willing. NOT EVERYONE THINKS Barack OPRAMA walks on water. Zilch experience, just alot of hot air. Last I knew, he was neither a King, Jesus or God. I'm sick of seeing him on TV. Huckabee is who he is, honest with integrity. If he becomes our next president, you can all say you voted for him and watch our country fall.

I think it is a great idea that Mr. Huckabee, Mr. McCain and Mr. Paul debate. So many people do not know that they still have a choice of candidates. What better way to see the remaining candidates and learn about their positions than in a debate. I personally believe Mr. Huckabee would come out on top of any such debate.

YES I WANT A DEBATE IN TEXAS BEFORE TUESDAY'S VOTE!

GO AWAY HUCAKBEE!

You'll be lucky to get as many delegates as Romney had…… THREE WEEKS AGO…….

But, if you like stroking your ego that much, then have at it. Just know that you're a joke

Go Away Huck…. You are a non issue. Do your math, It is over.

McCain will NOT debate him. McCain will Lose a 1 on 1. It is the Mans right to demand a debate , he is still running and who knows McCain STILL could have his eeeeeeehhhaaaaa moment. Personally I think he has had 3 already Bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran for one. But these republicans accept ANY type of behavior out of their candidates it seems.

That a boy Mike, don't go down with out a fight. I am 39 years of age. I have never voted, but if you get on the ticket I will register and vote for the first time in my life.

Governor Huckabee should drop out of the race and let the party begin prepping for Obama. His Quixotic campaign is doing more harm than good.

I really don't agree with this man's positions on a lot of things. But John McCain is wound WAY too tight and I don't want him in the White House. There is no way you can live through what he did in Vietnam and not have a lot of scars and a lot of baggage. I don't see McCain's experience as a POW as anything that makes him more qualified than Mike H. Sorry, but he was a victim of circumstances and that's all. I'd rather have someone not tramatized with their hand on the button…

Hasn't he gone home YET?

God Bless You Senator Warner,

This nation needs more men of your caliber and integrity. While I may not always agree with your politics, I do recognize in you a sincerity and honor that gives me pride in my nation and hope for our government.

Sincerely

HR Coller

Even Huck has more brain capacity than McCain.

Take your bible and go home Huckabee. It's over. Just go home already. Take Nader with you. Show him your Corvair collection.

The race is basically won. It's irritating enough that John McCain has to continue campaigning against Mike Huckabee (Ron Paul being largely irrelevant). Now Huckabee is begging for a debate to keep himself in the diminishing media spotlight.

John McCain should focus on preparing himself for the general election and not get bogged down by Huckabee's request for a debate. He'll reach the magic 1191 number soon enough. Huckabee should maybe start looking for a real job as his 15 minutes are basically up.

HUCKABEE IS THE ONLY REAL HOPE FOR AMERICA . BUT OF COURSE AMERICA WILL REFUSE HIM. LIBERALS WILL THEN COMPLETELY TAKE OVER THE U S

The numbers will be huge watching! It is only fair to hold the debate with three candidates still in the race - no matter the delegate count. The primary is more about the individual candidate where as the general election is more about the party. The American citizens deserve the opportunity to see how these three answer the tough questions and handle themselves, especially since two of them never have had much time given to them. I vote in Texas March 4th and I will vote Republican. A debate would certainly bring about clearification and a clear direction for many voters. I ASK FOR A DEBATE BEFORE MARCH 4TH!!!

Yes! Let's have a debate. And CNN should sponsor it.

Why not? Let there be a 3 way debate between Huckabee, McCain and Paul. I detest Huckabee, but I hate how the media has all but declared the race to be won for McCain before he has hit the "magic number."

Come on CNN, let's have another debate. This time let's allow all the candidates to get an equal share of the time instead of the debacle at the Reagan library.

To Bubba- you will need the living God

Bring back Romney, Bring back Dr. Ron Paul. This campaign ended way too soon.

If Huckabee had been gaining 20% or less in past primaries I'd suggest that he drop out. However, in the most recent contests he's garnered at least 40% of the vote. That's a significant humber and obviously reason enough to stay in the race.

If Nader can enter the race then Huckabee has every right to remain in the race.

Senator McCain may very well be the Republican nominee, so I see no harm in debating Huckabee. Not to mention it gives McCain more time to clarify his positions.

If you do step down, I hope you and your supporters will have a prayer session that America is not handed Obama as a President. He is already portraying himself as some sort of guiding light that makes you not able to control yourself from voting for him. Pray for America, pray NO Obama.

I's love to see McCain answer the "Fair Tax" question. Or is he too tied to those who profit from the existing payroll tax?

It is only right to have a debate. This race is not over. McCain has not gotten all pledge, committed delegates yet he is still around 800 something? and with the FEC anything can happen. Bring on the debate.

If it was Obama who lost the last 11 contests and the math of delegates will be against the contender, he will be ignored by the media and will be asked to step aside so that it can allow Hillary to get the right amount of delegate and save money for general election. Now that it is vice versa, it is double standard. I don't get it sometimes….

How come these people from Arkansa are not giving up even when it is impossible. I mean Clintons and Huckabee. Tell me what is wrong with their math, organization and pride of their parties…..

No Bob, he wants to expose McCain for what he is….a liberal. He is absolutely going to pummel him in a debate. McLobbyist has as much life as a rock. This is the beginning of the end for Mac. Huck will carry Texas and the rest of the remaining red states to keep Mac from 1191, take this to the convention, and spank Obama in the general. Laugh now, cry later…..

Two people from Arkansa are going to accept the defeat soon

Huck meets Hill in Arkansa….

Ain't nothing's gonna help Huckabee now. Not even his Living God (who's that, by the way?)

Look, McCain is just as far away from receiving the amount of delegates needed for the nomination as Hillary is from Obama's lead in delegates at this point.

I don't know what that means or if it alludes to anything, but it sounded good at the time.

Go home Huck. I am a Republican and I am tired of you, and will remember that you were a pain if you try to run again. So, if you are doing this to draw a base you should have stopped 3 weeks ago.

Why won't you debate the man, McCain? Will it be scheduled past your bedtime? Or do you have so many statements to retract, you won't have time to fit in?

What a ;parasite the Reverend is.

I agree with Huckabee. McCain and Huckabee should be given time to explain to the Amercian people why both of their campaigns are currently insolvent. Dr. Ron Paul can than let people know that his campaign has no debt whatsoever and is 6+ million dollars (and still growing) in the black. This information might be relevant to an America heading into recession\depressionary cycle.

Might be nice to hear what Huckabee and McCain have to say about Ron Paul receiving more donations from active military personel than all the remaining candidates combined. I'd be interested in hearing whether Huckabee or McCain think soldiers giving the most money to the only peace candidate means anything to them?

Thx.

José Manuel Brito

let me guess your a values voter?

There's something strange about a man who refuses to give up in the face of a mathematical impossibility. Not improbability. It is IMPOSSIBLE for Huckabee to gain the delegates he needs for the Republican nomination. Impossible as in never going to happen. I mean i wish he would because Sen. Obama would trounce him in a general election, but its just not going to happen.

ps: Who asks for a nasty frontpage story about themselves in the NY Times? I mean really…

Agreed. Stay the course, Mr. Huckabee. Between McCain's own gaffes and those of his "supporters" this ain't over yet. Just as the Democratic decision is not over by a long shot. Let the people be heard and let the people hear the candidates.

Is ok to position a candidacy for the future,but is time to quit.
McCain has close to 1000 delegates after Tuesdat is going to be over,so don´t rattle the cage anymore…
Now is time for McCain to concentrate the efforts against the Democrats…
So let´s turn the page and be loyal Republicans

LOL. Huckabee reminds me of a single guy who still wants to hang out with his best friend all the time, even though the friend just got married.

"C'mon, man! Let's have a debate! What happened to you, John, you used to be cool!"

Huckabee has as much right as McCain to lose to Obama. He deserves a debate.

As someone who will likely vote Democrat, i have to applaud Huckabee at the moment.

hes done more for the Democrats than either Clinton or Obama now!!

I think that is a great idea. I would like to hear from Huckabee.

Okay, you got me….I just want to see Ron Paul make both of them squirm

Gotta give it to the guy, he has spirit and some serious determination. Good for you, Huckabee.

I thought Huckster got out,
but then again I heard Romney is thinking about coming back into the race.

Good for you, Mr. Huckabee. Let's have another debate between you, Senator McCain and Dr. Ron Paul. Whatever network it's on should give the 3 candidates equal time so we can hear from everyone.