I don't understand, if the remark that was made by the Obama camp on Mccain ducking a gun, Obama would be toast by now. Howerver The Huckster is going on MSMBC shooting for the VP spot, no pun intended. This guy is a joke, and yes fox would be running this over, and over and over again, but that just goes to show you how mess up this world is. You got a preacher making a joke about shooting Obama and today no one is talking about it now. Please give me a break, and now a quote from Mr. Clinton, this is fairy tale !!!!

lolol…Obama will cream that team!!!!! Bring it onnnnnnn!!!!

I'll put five on it that McCain choses Bush as his VP….kidding. McCain wouldn't chose Huck' because he doesn't add balance. McCain himself isn't a GOP Fav neither is Huck' being that they both aren;t the traditianal Republican. MCain is going to have chosen for him someone who is a true conservative. Talk bout empty suits. I don't get the feeling McCain is running his won campaign. So how is it he is going to run this country.

Huckabee thinks he is wise. He knows McCain is very old. For a man who couldn't get much vote in the primaries, being a vepee to McCain is a cheap and short-cut to becoming president. Attacking Barack Obama in a way that is lacking in good judgment and consideration for the history of this nation is his own way of making McCain happy with him. What a shame to see very stupid grown-ups aspiring to be our president and ready to do anything to be one.

Talking about his recent joke, he may have done it thinking it is at the expense of Obama. He is wrong! Good enough he claims to be a christian. Good enough the whole world have heard his joke. He unwittingly has placed himself in a position to pray for the safety of Barack Obama. I advise him to do that job well. He must be praying very very well that nothing happens to Barack Obama. Now he doesn't need to be the one to pull the trigger for the whole world to hold him responsible. It is written… This like many other things they plotted against Obama has and will turn against them.

What a fool Huckabee has proven himself to be… What a shame…

Go Obama 2008!!!

McCain / Huckabee '08
I would love to see this.
GOD BLESS America…..Yea we need a Conservative America.
I totally believe in "Moral-Values", without them this world is
out of control. In GOD WE TRUST.
I believe all the answers are in, "The Word of God" (The Bible).
Yea, I a Conservative Christian / Republican Man.
God Bless U, ALL.

LOVE YOU BARACK OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can see the 527 ad now-

Cut to Huckabee in South Carolina telling people in regards to the Confederate Flag:

"You don't want people from outside the state coming in and telling you what to do with your flag," Huckabee said in Myrtle Beach. "If somebody came to Arkansas and told us what to do with our flag, we'd tell 'em what to do with the pole."

Then cut to Huckabee at the NRA saying:

“That was Barack Obama, he just tripped off a chair, he's getting ready to speak,� said the former Arkansas governor, to audience laughter. “Somebody aimed a gun at him and he dove for the floor.�

Considering what happened to Geraldine Ferraro after her comments (and she's a Democrat with a great record in helping minorities), I can only imagine what Obama's people would do with this one.

Huckabee is the wrong veep for McCain. He needs to stick with the "not a GW Bush Republican" position to win. Personally, I think Zell Miller would be an interesting choice for Veep. If not, McCain needs to pick someone who cements his position as the President for everyone, not just one party. That is what has brought him this far.

McCain is an honorable man, and will stand up proudly for America. While Huckabee seems to be an ok guy, he is too extreme for most people I know, and would take away more than he would add.

McCain/Huckabee would be an awesome ticket! I hope McCain picks him. No one else would be better.

Not in this life time, Mccrazy, didn't vote for MLK day, And what the Huck, want to shoot up Obama. Yeah this is all we need, and to top it off you got Hannity, And crazy Limbauch, as cabinet members Yehaaaaaa—racist America!!!!!!

Mr Huckabee, a word of wisdom, "What profits a man if he can gain the whole world, yet loose his soul", you cant be serving two masters, you are iether a preacher or a politician. Unfortunately you have sold your soul by your demeaning and desplicable remarks aganist a noble and decent person in Barak Obama.

~

Question aren't both of these guys collecting pensions?

Doesn't the government have a policy of mandatory retirement at age 65?

Huckabee you better worry about fasting and repenting to Jesus for your racist remark. I wouldn't be surprised if you had a picture of a noose in your wallet!!!!!!

You told South Carolina you supported the state not changing the flag.

You are wrong for America!!!!!!

You don't deserve the position!!!!!!!! You are not for ALL of America!!

TURN IN YOUR MINISTERS LICENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If Huckabee is McCains VP at least he will be the only one right wing unlike McCain who is so left i don't know why he is even in the republican party

Now, this would definitely be a way to unite the Democratic party! I cannot imagine a Hillary or Barack supporter voting for McCain, just because their candidate didn't win the Democratice nomination. There is NO WAY I would vote for a ticket with Huckabee on it.

I can't stand McCane or Huck. More of same. I be so happy when Obama win race. He give us free medicine and govurment doctors.We don't be studying war no more. No army, navy, airforce,only coast guard and militia for home defense. No bombs to hurt people.Free collige education for everyone.Everyone have free computer at home.
McCane military man, only fight fight fight.Same as hillary. she start war just to get attention away fromm husband bill.Go Micheelle, I not proud either.
Chi town

As a recent sort of "joke", Mike Huckabee delivered a veiled death threat to Barack Obama. Now he wants to run for VP for the GOP. By all means, go Mike. His sense of humor reveals what type of person he really is - the minister stuff is just a mask to fool the public. He represents the mean, the hateful, and the ugy of America. And since the GOP represents the mean, the greedy, the bigoted, the hateful, and the spiteful - not to mention religious hypocrisy. Mike is the man for the job. He's also the very reason we need to a clean sweep in November. We need to send the GOP a resounding message that the flag-waving, Bible-thumping hypocrisy and hate Huckabee represents have no place in America

Judging from Huckabee's NRA comments, having him on the ticket would be like having another Dan Quail. The guy may be intelligent, but I hat to imagine what remarks like that would play like if he were President. an uglier gaff I haven't heard. John McCain may be losing it ( judging by his Iran comments) but at least he isn't that mean spirited.

99.9% of what I have read in this blog is simply the "Blind leading the blind." You are all headed towards a Pit — and you cannot even see it. Tragic…

When I sit here and read comments like the ones Huckabee made as a "joke", I have to wonder what is so great about belonging to a religion. I've never listened to a more judgemental group of people. It confirms my decision to stay home and not belong to a church.
This is the reason for the need for separation of church and politics. Obviously this man doesn't practice what he preached and he seriously needs to sit down and read the bible so that he truly understands what it's about.
Oh well, you've confirmed my reasons for never voting Repubican - ever. Go ahead McCain, make him VP, he can't do anymore harm to the Replican party than has already been done by Bush and Co.
Go Obama!

Listen and listen; HILLARY R. CLINTO is the best candidate for PRESIDENT for all AMERICANS.

OH HUCK!

You'd blow smoke up anyone's b..t!

You go GIRL!!!

Mike Huckabee has thrown his political future away by supporting McCain. Supporting McCain is just like supporting Bush: a losing proposition. Yes, Bush will have been in office for two terms when he finally leaves in January, but his exaggerations, obfuscations, and lies, and his war of terror in Iraq, have irreparably damaged this nation. McCain is more of the same, probably worse.

Huckabee is a total joke. Two days after his totally ridiculous comment about Obama ducking from gunfire, he announces he should be McCain's running mate. Hmmm….me thinks it's to take the focus off his comments and put them back on his political career. Although as an Obama supporter, it'd be great to see McCain self-destruct even more by having Huckabee as his running mate. Entertainment before our eyes…

Suppose he makes the same quips as he did the other day?
Duck…he comes Chaney and the Huck behind him.

Huckabee may have been one of the smartests of all of the men running for the nomination. He certainly had the most complete, thoughtful, wideranging, and fresh look at the issues. He recognized energy, and the economy as national security issues, whereas everyone else had tunnel vision. I sincerely hope Huckabee will have made an impression on McCain in that respect.

I see there are a number of people name-calling on this board, with nothing backing it up. I think if they were more familiar with Huckabee, not to mention McCain, they would not have made such sophomoric remarks. Certainly, Huckabee wanted to be president for everyone. He has not one racist bone in his body, contray to the misinformed among us, here.

Tell me who is going to vote for an old warmonger and a racist religious kook? Oh, nevermind, the same kind of people who still think Bush and Cheney are doing a great job!

in my opinion, huckabee is a crazy person. he has suggested openly that he would, as president, rewrite the constitution to be more in line with the bible. just look it up and you can see the video for yourself.

what kind of crazy psycho would say such a thing and then expect to be elected to the white house?

Oh, please, McBush, take him. Such an easy target….

Shame on you clown for that tasteless joke about Obama. How stupit can you be?

I supported Huckabee during the primaries and I'd love to see a McCain-Huckabee ticket. I just hope the "joke" doesn't ruin his chances.

Huckabee for VP and McCain has my vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He's such a Douchebag !!! After that racist comment/joke about a gun pointed at Obama the other day….he's lost every little bit of respect from me and Im pretty sure from many other people too. What a loser !!! I hope he does become McCain's VP choice. Sooo it will make it even easier for Obama to win in November !!!

Does he have to beg to be picked as veepee??

To Maria and other obama supporters totting the race card~ Why am I a racist because I will not support Obama??? Why cant it be that I am a PROUD white AMERICAN WOMAN that is inspired by the only female candidate. That I believe in my heart that she is the ONLY one running that can do the job. I dont believe in Obama, at all, I feel he is unAmerican, along with his wife and pastor, he keeps company with individuals that are undesirables. But, it is accepted that over 90% of African Americans vote for him and they are not considered racist~He will not have my vote because, I will vote with my conscience and not the dem party.

Huckabee is doing a "De Da Dee" manuver. He's insane!

I could not vote for a man that thinks the constitution should be ammended to conform to the bible. No, he's not what our country needs right now, or ever.

Better him than the neo-con Romney.

Having grown up in a house with a minister as a father and a mother who was holier-than-thou, as I became an adult I looked upon most ministers as the lowest forms of hypocrisy. I will never trust them. However, I wanted Hucklebee to win the nomination because I DID believe in his principles. Again, I have been proven wrong. After that racist and lowest form of a remark he made regarding Sen. Obama. I can't stand the sight of him anymore. Another low-life parading around as a minister. Why no outrage about this? While I am against guns period and would NEVER allow one in my house, I hope I live long enough to see Hucklebee have to regret that comment (not in he form of violence). He thinks he can just say I made a stupid remark and laugh it off. He is sadly mistaken. There are certain things that will never be funny. I hope the families who have lost their loved ones and had them taken away too early NEVER let him forget what he said.

Christine V you have some serious race issues of your own

Whomever would vote for Mccain to keep from voting for an Afro-American ( and it could be Hispanic, American Indian person ) is self defeating because McCain and Hillary ,in my opinion, have been in office so long that they are both out of touch with the average American ( of all colors and finances).
We do need a change of policies , my greatest fear for Obama and his family ( his children too) is with the comment like the one made by Huckabee is too close to home. The politicians and weathy will stop at nothing , including killing, to keep a good thing going… remember both Kennedy's, Martin Luther King just to name a few.

Mike, who?

I have had a great deal of respect for this man. But, to so deliberatly want to be with McCain is disturbing. Mr. Huckabee you have fallen.

Sure, after his stupid racist gun joke towards Obama at the N.R A. If Obama gets shot at , we know who is behind. Is he really a preacher ? If you are "Pro Life", then you should not promote pleasure killing (Hunting, dog fighting). Animal life is just as precious as a Human life.

My money is on Ms. Rice!! She is a Christian, black and also a very very smart woman a hell of a lot smarter then Hillary! I would love to see her be VP that would elimate some of the black vote! I be it will be either black man or a woman with Condi you have both! It would bleed some of the black vote from Obama! It would be a genius move on his part if he would pick Condi!

Please McCain, please pick Huckabee. Barack will win a walk against that ticket. Go for it. Like McCain said on SNL, why not give Edwards another chance? Why not give Huckabee another chance… to be VP?

I find it really disturbing that huckabee a so called preist, can get away with a remark like, suggesting a gun be pointing at ANY human being.

He does need a job because he sucks at comedy.

To the obama supporters, please stop calling him President, you and he are way to full of yourselves and you will be sorely disappointed come Nov.

HILLARY COULD BEAT THEM NO PROBLEM!!!!!!

OBAMA IS A JOKE AND WILL BE MADE TO LOOK SO BAD THAT HE WILL NEVER HOLD A PUBLIC OFFICE AGAIN AFTER THIS!!!!!!!

HE IS A NOBODY WITH NO ACCOMPLISHMENTS!!!!!!

WE NEED A FIGHTER LIKE HILLARY! SHE IS SMART AND TENACIOUS!

YOU KEEP IT UP HILLARY!

THE PEOPLE ARE THE ONES WHO DECIDE THIS ELECTION!!!!!

HILLARY GETS OUR VOTE!!!!!!

That is perfect ! 2 idiots together…That make it easier for us to win in November !

Great choice to pick Huckabee! McCain/Huckabee is the winning ticket. This is going to energize the party and bring all together. Glad our candidates have been civil and supportive of one another. Party unity is soothing to the American people.

Even George W. would be a better choice for VP. If McCain wants to sink his own ship, he'll pick the Huckster. The smart choice for him would be Hillary she's a wolf in sheep's clothes anyway.

yeah no way. huckabee's comments on gays have just turned me off completely to him. i couldn't vote for a mccain-huckabee ticket.

i hope he picks mitt. that would be a great team.

Bring them on.

America has Republicans sickness this year

They are doomed.

They are going down.

Oh God.

The Republicans are doomed.

They are going down.

I think it would be good to start tomorrow.

Obama will crush you both.

Change is coming to America.

MikeSame.

I see a lot of white folks at Obomus ralley in Oregon. I guess they are the ones not bitter who cling. I am a clinger myself. Guess I missed the rally. Let me know when that next one is.

Huckabee is such a horrible person, based on what I know of his policy ideas, that if he runs with McCain and gets elected, we wouldn't be repeating Bush's Presidency, as we would with just McCain, we would be getting closer to something like the Crusades. Not only would the Republicans control the White House, but they would likely get to the point where they control every seat of the supreme court. Say goodbye to any of the advances we have made through things like gay marriage in California… Roe vs. Wade would be gone as well. It would be so bad, I would seriously move to Canada or Europe the day after the election.

I don't love America, I love the ideas behind freedom embodied by it. But they are now scant and fleeting. And this would be the final straw.

i would vote for him in this case

McCain will win in November.. with or without Huckabee. No one wants the African idol with no experience and a questionable agenda as President.

Too bad you Obamabots laid so much hate on Hillary. You have no respect for anyone that disagrees with you and your idol.

Well…..We'll soon know whether McCain is out of touch or not. If he picks Huckabee, a candidate that will not pull a single vote away from Obama, then he IS out of touch. Time to put on your maverick hat again John - this election is yours to lose.

Not a chance, Huck.

Huckleberry needs to get down on his knees and apologize profusely to Barry Obama for that ridiculous joke over and over for people to forget that he even said it - About as dumb as Hillary and sniper fire.

The last thing we need is airports, national monuments and a street in every city in the USA named after Barry. Much rather name them after he has done GREAT things like Ronald Reagan. More than likely he'll be closer to Carter (hate to think about another Carter type presidency).

I think this is a great idea. Will ensure a victory for Obama

Exactly what this country (doesn't) need - right wing politics

"Adrian May 18th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

We will not vote for Obama ! We will not vote for OBAMA! Enough of a percent of the 15 MIllion hat vote for hillary will not vote for Obama, enough to undermine his efforts! Remember how close the last elections have been.
Some of us will sit the election out, some of us will vote third party, and some of us will vote repub! Either way, you should know flawed, fake candidate will be going down this Nov. WATCH!"

A vote for McCain is a vote for bush and millions of us who vote for Obama will have the last laugh because you know us smart people are right. We don't vote based on fear. You were the ones who voted for "chimpy" in the first place and you hate being wrong.

What draws me to McCain is he's fairly moderate, leaning a bit more toward libertarian than any Republican nominee in a long time. But Huckabee is too extreme right for me. McCain might just lose my vote if Huckabee becomes the VP. (but I won't vote for Obama either, heh…) No way that McCain will get dem support if Huckabee is added to the ticket either. He's best off getting another moderate Republican as his VP.

HAS THIS MAN APOLOGIZED FOR THE RUDE STATEMENT ABOUT OBAMA AT THE NRA. UNCALLED FOR. SOUNDS RACIST TO ME. DID YOU SEE HIS EYES. OBAMA WOULD HAVE HAD TO SAY HE WAS SORRY. WHATS UP WITH ALL THAT. JERK HUCKABEE. AND I WAS JUST ABOUT TO GIVE HIM A CONSIDERATION.

OBAMA 08

God help us all.

Never crack a joke in front of democrats or blondes…..sorry sweetie…..the blondes are improving….I am happy Mr. Huckabee made his apology to Mr. Obama in all 57 states….The NRA was never a racist joke anyway…This was a second amendment joke……besides they seem to be bitter…..

Christine V.,

You need to check yourself before your wreck yourself.

Clinton is the one who is using race to divide our country. Like she demands the right to be president. Get a clue… we hate her and would vote for McCain any time over her.

Now have Obama/Edwards on the ticket… you can bet Obama will win it all. And screw the Clintons!

Obama/Edwards 2008
Mitt Romney 2012

Terrific! Two RINO,S on the same ticket.This nutjob Huckleberry is a racist like OBAMA! Huckleberry hates blacks…Obama hates whites! Oh yea..and Michele too! The only candidate who will get many write in votes in November will be Mitt Romney!

Huckabee needs a reality and a tongue check.

Another looser on the ticket…hire him…a role model with a gun making jokes about killing. sounds like a good republican addition to me.

Huckleberry for VP what a joke…Lets talk about his stupid comment at the NRA about Obama…an apology will not do,,,this man is a hate monger and needs to go back to Ark and stay

That would scare the B-JESUS out of me having Dumb & Dumber in the WH……..

Hola, you and McCain can not run but you can not hide. Enough GOP crap. Time for new direction.

The only chance McCain has is if terrorist bomb America between now and the election or If he choses Mitt Romney as his VP.

The discussion needs to be about the economy and how we are going to fix it. Romney is a pro on the economy and everyone would believe him.

Now if McCain choses Huck…. good luck.

Mitt 2012

Mike Huckabee, to me, is the only choice for Vice president. He's a role model for young people in this crazy world. As a young republican, i would be proud to cast my first vote for Mccain/Huckabee.

The Republican Party is so full of it it's a shame. The republicans are for major corporations and the democrats are for the people.

I chose to be for the people.

100% demarcate - Obama / Governor Kathleen Sebelius 08!!!

Huckabee's foolish joke about Obama and the gun in no way indicate that he is a racist. He has a long history of support for and within the black community, unlike Rev. Wright, who has a long history of distorted, racially biased views that keep his people in bondage for his own political gain rather than freeing them.

We need Huckabee's "Wal-mart Republican" populism and fresh ideas, not a fat-cat Wall Street Republican or knee-jerk conservative with their head in the sand. But even they pale in comarison to today's hate-filled, angry left that has lost all perspective and all civility.and has no peer in hypocrisy, bigotry, and just plain selfishness.

BRILLIANT!

LOL! Dems are going to be able to go on vacation for the whole summer, the GOP is in such a sad state. It's starting to seem unfair. -beat- NOT!

Best news I've heard since Super Tuesday!!!!! Please, choose Governor Huckabee. Senator McCain and Governor Huckabee are both unique Republicans who are more interested in vertical politics, moving forward to the betterment of ALL Americans, than right or left. They are authentic, principled men who love this country and the people in it. There is no one better for the vp than Mike Huckabee. He makes me so proud to be a Republican!!!!

Well that train has already left the station….

There is NO ONE The Republicans would rather have on the ticket with John McCain than Mike Huckabee!!!! We are so excited at the prospect of these two great leaders running on the ticket together! Mike Huckabee represents politics at it's very best! He has a proven record of great accomplishments in Arkansas. I have been inspired by his courage, tenacity,character, integrity and ability to look at all sides of a situation. It is this type of leadership we need going forward in Washington. He compliments John McCain in every way!!!

McCain/Huckabee'08…..priceless!!!! Where do I get my yard sign??

"gary May 18th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

BIAS —HOLES CNN. DONT LIKE THE TRUTH THAT OBAMA IS GOING TO LOOSE IN NOV. THATS GOOD HUCKLEBEE.
DEMS ARE LOOSING IF HRC IS NOT THE NOMINEE. US UNEDUCATED CLINTON SUPPORTERS ARE SENDING SCHOOL BOY OBAMA BACK TO SCHOOL WHERE HE BELONGS. WE TOOK ENOUGH HATE FROM HIS FOLLOWERS ,COME NOV. MC CAIN IS LOOKING REAL GOOD T US. BEING BIAS AND CRUEL AGAINST OUR ONLY PRAYER (HRC) WILL SHOW YOU ALL THAT WE WILL HAVE THE LAST LAUGH. AMERICA DESERVES EVERYTHING THEY G OBAMA. WE NEED A REAL LEADER NOT A GREENHORN DICTATOR. PEOPLE.OBAMA HAS SHOWN HIS CHANGE. HATE,RACIST AND DIVISION. AMERICA CAN NOT TAKE SO MUCH CHANGE ALL AT ONCE. HE TALKS FUTURE ,BUT HE PUTS US BACK 100 YRS. OBAMA IS ONE BIG JOKE, AND SO IS THIS RACE"

Oh gary, you are the reason we poke fun at Hillary supporters. you just don't get it.

They are the diametral opposite of a dream ticket.

PRICELESS…

His Talent Agency told him he would make a great vp. "Huck you have a great voice". And they also showed him how to win people over by making a joke.

Perfect.
Dumb (I'm not much of an expert on the economy - McCain)
and
Dumber (I literally believe the earth is 6000 years old - Huckabee)

Is that why the Big Bee had a joke about Obama? I have questions for Hbee. Why did you leave the pulpit to be governor for 4 times. And what did you achieve by promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ? Do you believe in war? What is your moral life.
I know most christain wants a God fairing man in the White House. But one they have not come to realize is that the president of a nation is not a minister of the gospel. He/she is a minister of civil and costitulatonal laws. Not the Bible

If McCain picks Romney, he will for certain loose. He could not pull enough support as it is will all his big money he spent. As it stands now, I'm holding my nose to pull the lever for McCain. Pick Romney and McCain loose my vote along with hundreds of thousands more who will not vote come Nov. 4th.

ok so now that huckabee has planted the idea of training a gun at Obama in the mind of millions in this country what else would he like to do?

Maybe cracka joke aboout Obama running away from Nooses hanging from a Tree like the KKK used?

No wait - he is a true Christian so these are obviously harmless jokes and the most definitely qualify as the VP!!!!

Gun aimers, rope hangers, white mask wearers, Hagee, Ex drug addict wife, S&L Crisis scandal - what else will this ticket have?

Someone should tell the Republicans that this is a presidential race not a Halloween party.

i also think UN should send a peace keepign force to US to oversee these elections and especially guard Obama. Since after hearing the internal racist views of the secret service it is not clear if they will protect him.

After 7+ years of Bush I had no idea of what could be worse. But seeing the Republicans and the racial hatred in this country now I know what can be worse.

YES I AM ASHAMED OF THE STATE OF AFFAIRS AND EVERY CONCERNED INDIVIDUAL OUGHT TO BE

I'm a life long Republican who might hold his nose and vote for McCain, but if Huckabee were on the ticket I would contribute my money and my vote to the Democrats

OMG ! Please protect our future President Barack Obama and his Family. The statement made By Mike Huckabee is frightening. I used to support him , when he was a presidential candidate running for president ….i am no longer supporting him and I am very concerned about his comments.

Hey Huckabee. With your comment about shooting at Obama. maybe, just maybe you put a thought into some wackos mind who may put you in their gun sight. You're either dumb or deranged. Think about it sweetheart.

OMG ! Please protect our future President Barack Obama and his Family. The statement made By Mike Huckabee is frightening. I used to support him but I am very concerned about his comments.

i think McCain ( or however u spell his name) should get Conda Lisa Rise (yet again sry if i spelled it wrong) to run with him…i think that just more people like obama or cilton more that him and some people are just demcrates but with her i think he would have more of a chance than with hucabee

I am very alarmed at how fierce and hurtful the comments have been here. I think everyone has forgotten that there are real people with real feelings behind these entries. There is too much ferocity in them to be considered opinions. The article is only biased in that it did not negatively point out any problems in McCain or Huckabee, just raw facts–“Huckabee said,â€� instead of “Huckabee thinksâ€� or “Huckabee's intentions are,â€� etc. An opinion is what evidence we use, how we analyze that evidence, and what our presuppositions are. Do not try to fill in the missing rationale with emotion.
And now for my OPINION: As a conservative, I approve the McCain-Huckabee ticket, because it would draw many of those conservatives that dislike or hate McCain. In my OPINION, McCain is the best of the three main candidates, although I would have preferred Huckabee for president.

Disclaimer: The above comment is C3F3's personal OPINION.

"You ungrateful, blasphemous fool. Christ/McCain 2008″

lol

Democrat 08′- seriously, you guys need to relax, take a good look at the direction of each party, and get a grip on where you stand. Black man, White women- Whatever, it's the direction that matters- get it?

………….I can see it now…

…….SONGBIRD MCCAIN LIKES HUCKELBERRIES……..

Please chose Huckabee as your running mate McCain. It will make the democrats job that much easier. Besides can someone tell me the difference between Huckabee and Rev. Wright? Both are preachers who just don't know when to shut up!

OH Sorry Somehow I got on the wrong thread! Not intentional.

This whole entry is amusing. It makes you think that Huckabee was out lobbying to try and be asked to fill the position.

First of all, I actually watched Meet the Press today, and saw the whole segment with the discussion.

Huckabee was responding to the question of whether or not he would like to be McCain's running mate. This posting on the political ticker does not include the statement that he also made saying that really is up to McCain to decide who he thinks will be the best choice, nor really a context for his answer to the question. It's a pretty safe bet that any of the former candidates from the GOP would be interested in the VP slot. Hardly real "news" here.

That Minister is Way Out Of Line!!!!! And should be taken to task.
He is Definitely a Republican. Leave your politics at the door of the Church Mr. And you should have directed your comments to Bill not Hillary. I'm getting tired of Americans using Hillary as a vehicle to get to Bill Clinton.

He should read the verse Judge Ye Not, Lest Ye Be Judged!
What a NERVE and what disrespect! He should have gave a sermon on how noble women are who stand by their man for the sake of their children and family after being humiliated. And what strength it takes to do so. A strength that only God can render and one that apparently some Ministers feel is their duty to put ASUNDER. Digusting religious practice to say the least!

Doesn't this hillbilly have a bango to strum? Here's hoping the Republicans go down in flames in November.

Obama 08!

This is absolutely the best choice that McCain could make. It creates such balance. Conservative and liberal on the same team, both supporting real American Liberty. McCain will be smart to say yes to Mike on the ticket.

This whole entry is amusing. It makes you think that Huckabee was out lobbying to try and be asked to fill the position.

First of all, I actually watched Meet the Press today, and saw the whole segment with the discussion.

Huckabee was responding to the question of whether or not he would like to be McCain's running mate. This posting on the political ticker does not include the statement that he also made saying that really is up to McCain to decide who he thinks will be the best choice, nor really a context for his answer to the question. It's a pretty safe bet that any of the former candidates from the GOP would be interested in the VP slot. Hardly real "news" here.

Oh, my gosh. This man cannot be the Vice President. He's an ordained Baptist minister. Do we really want a minister preaching everyday to America about "his values"? And how his values are the "right ones"? America has already shown him that he shouldn't be President, what makes him think we want him as a Vice President? I really hope John McCain thinks long and hard on this one. Regardless, the Republicans probably won't win in November anyways, so maybe I should stop worrying!

On one side, Huckabee would provide balance to McCain's sudden swing to the left, but after Huckabee's recent comment about Obama… … I don't think it would be wise of McCain to choose him. The Dems WILL have a field day with it. He's better off choosing a young Romney.

No way…………, religious nut job.

Politicians always try to please everyone and in the process, say only writer's words or rehearsed talking points. Huckabee always has spoken without any notes and from the heart. His intentions have never been mean-spirited or intentionally used to attack someone. Because we have seen his character and integrity in the past, and have once again seen his humanness by making an unintentional error and quickly apologizing–we should embrace such a leader! How refreshing to know a leader that we can TRUST!

As a libertarian-leaning independent, I was quite happy with John McCain as the Republican nominee. I felt that this might be a sign that the Repubs are finally getting away from religious fanaticism and re-embracing a more secular, free-market brand of conservatism. Right now I might vote for Obama for a more doveish foreign policy and more liberal positions on cultural issues, or McCain for his more pro-free market bent. However, if McCain picks Huckabee as his running mate, he will lose all credibility with the secular fiscal-conservative wing. If this happens, I'll gladly put up with as much socialist economic policy as I have to to prevent another 4 years of dominance of this country by holier-than-thou religious fanatics.

Everyone on this blog, ignore RLF's rant about taking away the free speech of anyone but the Obama supporters. But please do ignore all the trash put out by the Obama people who have besmirched (big word for you RLF?) everyone involved in this campaign except for their messiah, Barack Obama.

HUCKABEE'S RUNNING MATE IS THE DEVIL BECAUSE HE SURE AIN'T NO GOD FEARING PERSON AND HAS THE NERVE TO CALL HIMSELF A PREACHER. HE'S THE DEVIL HIMSELF.

So he's an appeaser. If McCain is elected president and "kicks off" while in the White House, which he most likely will—-the next man up will be an appeaser, the same insult granted to Obama as a reason he shouldn't be president by the Republican party. Huckabee once again has managed to damage with his gossip—sorry Reverend, I meant "gospel."

"Linda May 18th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

This is great news! I hope that it works. I'm a democrate. I support Hillary, but I will vote the Republican ticket now that I know that Hillary will probably not get the nod for the democrates. I like Huckabee and I'm thinking of voting Republican so to me this is great. I hope that more Hillary supporters will do the same thing."

This one isn't even a Hillary supporter. Can anyone say "Operation Chaos"?

It will GOOD for OBAMA. He can easily beat them.
I think We will enjoy the event as a Obama FAN.

NO NO NO Not Huckabee. Take a hike Huckabe. WE want the man with experience,,, Mitt Romney. For VP.

No way - it has to be Rice for VP!

I've read other comments that say a true democrat will not vote for McCain. What do you think of the Reagan Democrats? A lot of them, myself included, could not stomach the Democrats nominee. The same thing will happen if Obama is the nominee. You want to YELL race. Never mind the fact his doesn't salute the flag. Never mind that he sat in an Anti-American church for twenty years. Never mind he would rather vote present then take a stand. Never mind his wife is as Anti-American as he is. Never mind he can say he is for change and rely on the old guard for his support. Never mind he thinks of women as "sweeties". Never mind he has some very unsavory friends. Never mind he will meet with our adversaries, unconditionally. With a lot more 'never minds' in his resume, I will write Hillary Clinton on my ballot in November.

In all seriousness. Being McCain's VP is the most lucrative position in all of politics right now. With McCain's age, the odds of McCain relieving his position prematurely and making you the next president is probably a whole lot higher than any of the current VP choices' chances to win outright when they run alone.

KE, What experience. An organizer in Chicago. Attending a Racist Church. Getting gifts from corrupt businessman Rezko. Do I need say more. The man is not fit to shine Mccain's combat boots.

Which is what he will get in November. A Boot up his….Donkey.

All of you who won't support Obama because you can't handle he beat Hillary fair and square, have fun letting McCain and his court telling you what you can do with your private parts. Please get over yourselves.Here is to Barack and freedom over your "Junk". wink wink.

If you want a good laugh, google "Ric Mercer talking to Americans" - when Huck was Gov he told a Canadian comedy group (posing as journalists) that he "congratulated Canada on the completion of their National Igloo." The same group "got" Geo Bush in 2000 (old Geo thought it good for Canada to "join North America") Hey maybe Huck is qualified to be a heart-beat away from the presidency, after all!

What kind of "man of God" makes those kind of jokes? None of my Baptist preachers have. First, the joke about the Confederate flag and then the joke about the gunshot to Senator Obama! Go ahead, run as the VP with Senator McCain! The EDUCATED, decent Christians in this good country will see him for what he really is! As one of the candidates once said about someone else, "SHAME ON YOU!!!!"

McCain/Bush '08

Now there's a ticket for all you bigots!!!

We will not vote for Obama ! We will not vote for OBAMA! Enough of a percent of the 15 MIllion hat vote for hillary will not vote for Obama, enough to undermine his efforts! Remember how close the last elections have been.
Some of us will sit the election out, some of us will vote third party, and some of us will vote repub! Either way, you should know flawed, fake candidate will be going down this Nov. WATCH!

After his comment about Barrack Obama getting shot, I wouldn't want him on anybody's ticket. I used to like Mr. Huckabee until this stupid, off the cuff comment that wasn't warranted. I used to give him the benefit of the doubt that he wasn't a bigot and a racist. NO LONGER!

GET OVER IT!!!!!!

WE LEARNED THIS FROM OBAMABOTS…SO AHH YOU CALL US BRAINLESS, RACISTS….WELL YOU ARE THE TEACHERS..

THIS IS FAIR PLAY!!! AND YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW…

Here is another politician that won't face reality and go away. Keep seperation between politics and religion.

Go Obama / Edwards 08

God bless Barack Obama and God bless America!

The only way a Republican can win the White House is to renounce the Republican party and take on a powerfull Demicrate ( Hillary Clinton) as a running mate.

Not likely!

Go Bama! Obama/Clinton 08′

"BARACK HUSSAIN OSAMA May 18th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

I STAND WITH TEARS WELLING IN MY EYES WHEN ASK MSM AND ALL THE REPORTERS THAT KEEP CALLING IT OVER TO

PLEASE SLAM YOUR PIE HOLES! ___________________________

IT'S NOT OVER UNTIL WE HAVE A TOTAL ON THE POPULAR VOTE!"

Oh look. it's a Hillary supporter. I thought they all slithered back under their rock?

I too would love to see McCain teamed with Huckabee. A win-win ticket. Go for it, John!

The Obama clan is having a tea party in the news media.

Mr. Huckabee would also like to point out that when all of the other candidates wanted to not give Senator McCain a card for Valentine's Day in order to make fun of him. That he didn't go along with it.

In further remarks, Mr. Huckabee stated, "Well, like Rudy, he like totally wanted to blow Johnny off, but I said like no way dude, he's IN the Posse, but then, Mitt was so like "Just bite him in the Almond Joys!" and then like I way said, "Frak that Tuber" and then like Ron Paul is always like such a evil closet monkey in a spider hole, and he's like Consitution this and Federal Budget that and Rule of Law! Rule of Law! Rule of Law!" It's like "Dude, we need the Jaws of Life just to pull your head out of your @$$!" I just completely bailed on that scene and thanks to that, I think It could be rainbow party time for me the McCainster"

Linda:

You call yourself a democrat ? You are simply mindless and confused.

Those that think that McCain/Huckabee is a winning ticket are delusional. McCain MIGHT be able to pull of an upset with both moderate appeal and Hillary defectors (myself included). Neither will go for a running mate that shares the divine right of kings approach of governing morals a la Terry Schivo with the present administration. Not many of us share the rigid morality of the conservtive right, and the Republican party doesn't need that 5% even if they make more noise than the 95% that are normally rather than rabidly involved. The conservatives better wake up before they lose control as did the Southern Baptists. Now institutions of higher learning flee that affiliation for fear of being branded with the radical brush of "Intelligent" design. Every election convinces me that Alexander Hamilton was right.

Obama will have a hard time picking his running mate for various reasons.
It's Obama's record and his experience that matters to some voters, not his race, not his sex, not his running mate, not his constituency.

What a great guy. He'll inspire me to vote against the manchurian candidate. Juan Carlo might as well complete the collapse of the GOP by making Huckaboo his vice.

"Christine V from Dallas TX May 18th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

The media from CNN, MSNBC to FOX has stated OBAMA HAS WORK TO DO IF HE IS TO CONVINCE HILLARY'S SUPPORTERS!

I have to laugh because NOW EVERYONE REALIZES THAT HE WILL NOT WIN NOVEMBER…..

AND NO MATTER HOW DELUSIONAL THE MEDIA PERCEIVES THAT WE WILL COME AROUND AND VOTE FOR THE *PRODUCT* …..THEY KNOW
THE TRUTH….THEY KNOW THE DEMS WILL NOT BE UNITED…

WELL OBAMA SUPPORTERS THANKS A MILLION!!!! YOU BROUGHT THIS TO YOURSELF….YOU ARE HATEFUL, RACISTS BRATS…..

HAVE FUN BECAUSE NOW YOU NOT ONLY HAVE TO DEAL WITH US WHO IS LEAVING YOU ON YOUR OWN …BUT NOW YOU ARE DEALING WITH REPUBS………………….."

HEY, YOU LEFT YOUR CAPS ON!!!!!! OH YEAH YOU HAVE TO PRINT BIG SO EVERYONE WHO CAN'T READ LOWERCASE CAN UNDERSTAND YOU!!!!

someone, getting nervous about the poor choices their candidates have made in the past, so they're hatin' on us because because we're smart, diverse and are willing to accept them with open arms.

"There is no one I'd rather be on a ticket with than John" What about Jesus, Mike? You ungrateful, blasphemous fool. Christ/McCain 2008

IN ALL SERIOUSNESS — there is NO WAY that John McCain is going to run with this nutcase.

- Sammy

TO: BARACK HUSSAIN OSAMA

You are cowardice and hateful to use this as your blogging name - CNN - please do not post comments by this shameless coward!

Birds of the same feathers…………….

Please be his running mate, Huck! Your NRA gaffe will be all OVER the television this fall. It'll be that much easier to shut out the neocons.

At least,the world still remember what u said about pointing a gun to PRESIDENT OBAMA expect u HUCK OR BEE.u forgot ,right?

CNN, what's with the poor moderation on these message boards? Why is it okay for people to post poorly written or hateful comments–or comments that simply say (something along the lines of) "Go [my candidate]"?

How do you expect to be perceived as a serious news authority?

Verry Funny to see a MCshame/HuckGunner Ticket. People like to be in a loosing team. Does it take a microscop to see McSame will loose?

I DO BELIVE HE (HUCKABEE) IS A BIGOT, GOI BACK IN HIS HISTORY, IF I AM NOT WRONG HE DID SOME BOGOT THINGS,
THIS HAS TO CARRY OVER TO THE V.P.
ALSO, HE NEEDS A JOB HE IS DOING NOTHING NOW.
JUST SETTING AROUNG AND WAITING

When will this clown realize that nobody likes him or his views on anything.

Please, please, please Mr. McCain! Please choose Huckabee to run with you. We are counting on you!

- Sammy

Huckabee is a great guy, but he is not the right person to be on the ticket as McCain's running mate. Since McCain's weakness is economy, he needs someone who would be able to complement him and we all know that genius is Mitt Romney.

McCain / Romney 08!

What's the deal? Is McBush such a wimpy dofuss that he is unable to pick his own running mate?

Huckaby has to be the man with the largest ego in politics today, to make such a statement through the national media or he is betting that McBush, because of age and poor health, won't make it through his first term and being the Veep, he will be in the cat bird's seat to become the next Prez.

Huckaby and his tactic should be scaring everyone, especially McBush!

he's a lightweight, he gives mccain half of what he needs- evangalicals
but mccains also needs someone strong with economy

Hahaha!

Bring him on!

A VP that jokes about his presidential rival being shot… Yay! Sound very vice-presidential… Oh, and very much like a Baptist preacher too!

Go away Huck and take Hill with you… (Huck/Hill now there's a ticket!)

Huckabee just lost my respect. What was he thinking? You see the way the cookie crumbles? A man's words can make or mar him. You have a case to answer with God Huckabee.

Huckabee is an idiot. He is one of those that hide under the bible while preaching hate. Wondering how many guns he has in his closet.

I new he was wanting something from McCain, since he has been on all the channels giving his opinion like he is such an authority on everything. I truly hopes John McCain see though Huckbee and Rommey he would do better without their baggage. Think John McCain real long and good before choosing either one of these two.

No stupids, he did not say obama was ducking gun fire~someone showed him their gun~They were at an NRA convention where I'm sure a lot of people hate obama because he wants to take away THEIR RIGHT to carry a gun~so, to them they got the joke , cant expect you morons to get it!~
Not to mention Huck has apologized all over himself over this but, I dont see Obama apologizing for his racist wife and pastor or for himself over his "typical white grandmother"

No matter who is on McCain's ticket, he will still lose. I don't think the GOP understands that they're running against destiny and a moment in history. This is not politics as usual. The favor of God is with Obama because he is honest and truthful. The Bible says in Proverbs 12:22, “The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.”

Hillary or Macain May 18th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I hope they beat the crap out obamidiot…how is that for hope?

Hillary or Macain….
YOU CAN"T EVEN SPELL McCain….lololol

R.I.F.,

Unfortunately, those folks you identify are in fact democrats. They, like many other democrats, are so full of hate and arrogance that they can't see beyond the end of their nose.

Gosh, I wish he hadn't made that comment about aiming a gun at Barack Obama. It might have worked out for you but now not so much pal.

Also, you may have too much of a connection with the radical right wing evagelicals which would turn off a lot of a lot of democrats and independents. I would keep your day job for awhile.

As vice president, he needs to show more responsibility in chosing his words. What if he had told that joke about a world leader just because he was trying to make an off the cuff joke?

I don't care who the joke was directed at. In this country, kids are shooting kids daily. For this reason alone, that bad joke should have NEVER been told no matter what, especially at a NRA event.

The NRA supports gun ownership an rights but let's face it, unless people become more responsible, there needs to be some form of restrictions and controls to make gun ownership as safe as possible.

Huckabee scares me. I truly hope that the possibility of him running on a ticket with McCain would stop any Hillary supporters from voting for the republicans.

These men would take away a woman's right to choose, help only the richest one percent, and work to put an end to gay rights if given the opportunity.

The thought of Huckabee having any influence over who gets elected to the Supreme Court is enough to make anyone sick with fear.

zzzzHuckabeee sound a lot like the actor VP on the series 24…..

I am a white women from Holland. I hope that Obama will win the nominee. We are tired of war talk en war of the so called peace people.
Most of the European do not need another was. Try first to stop the was in Irak.

Gladis

Thats a good thought lucky. Alas, there is to much vindictiveness in the political field right now.

Nothing could make me NOT vote for McCain faster than putting Huckabee on the ticket. I cannot stand his sports analogies and good 'ol boy stories. He is ridiculous. If McCain is looking for somebody who al least will not say anything to make them look stupid, this is not the guy. Huckabee is a Hucka-bust.

First do no harm.

I guess the Huckster lost his bid for the VP.

I often read comments on articles such as this one. I do not want to be a part of the kind of debate that I find taking place between most people on these blogs - hysterical, beyond reason, hateful, extreme ideologically and downright repulsive. I implore more level-headed people, those who are more reasonable and open-minded, to join the fray and be heard amongst those who are so "out there" in their beliefs and opinions. Only then, will we have a real debate about what matters to this country.

And to the disillusioned HRC supporters that REALLY seem to think HRC will run a 3rd party?? Keep dreaming. If you paid attention you'd see she and Obama are starting to coalesce as we speak. So keep hating and dreaming. You say we and BO are haters. But who's threatening to vote for McCain out of spite?? Like my 5 yr old daughter holding her breath when she doesn't get her way.

Huckabee is better than Mitt Romney. However, Obama is the best. I think he will choose Missouri Governor as running mate, or maybe Hillary.. who knows but it's upto him. Anyway, whoever is on McCain's ticket, it's obvious that we will have a democrat in the white house for next term.

NATE: You got a big smile from me…..you're comment was great!
Very funny!

WhiteWomanForObama08-12

Christine V. from Dallas : with Democrats like you who needs Republicans ? Vote McCain if you wish and suffer the consequences. But don't blame Obama's supporters. At least they have the courage of their principles.

Ideal Choice: One who doesn't believe in evolution, and one who was there.

Look at Linda's post, I knew some of these Hillary supporters threatening to vote for Mccain were always republicans! This is that chaos project at it's best, how pathetic, they're all about lies and smere tactics, they think they're so clever we see right through you, name's are already being put on a list thanks to RIF and he's not the only one who's noticed!

I think Huckabee on the ticket scares the liberals because they know that ultimately, it would give the right wing conservatives a reason to come out and vote in droves for a McCain/Huckabee ticket instead of sitting at home fighting their moral convictions & consciences that prevent them for being 100% behind McCain.

We all know that these are the silent majority. . . too busy working and doing day-to-day to get on the internet and play crybaby. Weren't the liberal people shocked when Bush won? The media and loud liberal whineyness made them think they had won hands down.

All of these candidates are starting to show their claws. . . including St. Obama who has nothing of substance to say. Solutions, please! Add Edwards to that ticket, and we'll have the emptiest White House ever.

I'm from NC. Even people who used to support him here (including Democrats) think he is a joke. He never did much of substance for us. He's a great politician in the Hollywood sense of the word. Just take a look at his (lack of) representation for our state after he was elected.

I can't tell you how many people I know who don't sit around and discuss politics like you folks here, but when politely asked about what they think, they say Obama in the White House would destroy this country. Hillary's probably worse because she might actually have the influence to get something done.

If you quit watching CNN and listening to the pundits, I think you'd be shocked to see the number of people who still think good enough of George Bush despite all the hate the loudest spew.

Lol. Colony, the diff is Condi has no real love from the black community. He would still lose. now, if Colin Powell were on there, he might have a shot. But Powell supports BO.

Can anyone actually believe McCain and Huckabee could be President and Vice President.

Dumb and Dumber comes to mind.

Thank goodness that the Democrats are going to WIN.

At least they have some intelligience.

If McCain chose Mike Huckabee as VP it would cost McCain the election. A McCain/Huckabee ticket will not bring victory in swing states like Ohio and McCain could lose independent voters since Huckabee appeals to more conservative evangelical voters. And if something ever horrible happened to McCain, I do not want Huckabee taking over the nation.

Now it is making sense. Little wonder he is wishing someone shoots Obama. Out of the aboundance of the heart the mouth speak