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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 speaks. Isn't that right REV Huck ' cos that is the only way you can realise your dream

Obama '08

CNN:

I had a terrible typo in my comment of a minute ago... please discard and use the second comment which followed almost immediately.

Thank you!

As a nation we've lost our morality due to TV/Movies, we've lost our money due to greedy gas barons and now we have lost our minds due to the cesspool we call politics. What have we done to ourselves? If ever there was a get to crackin' call for a third political party, the sound of Huckabee's voice is it!

There is no possible way McCain would choose Huckabee as his running mate. McCain's best choice would be either Ron Paul or Condoleeza Rice. With Paul, McCain would gain votes from limited-government Libertarians and isolationists. With Rice, McCain would gain votes from those who would otherwise vote for Obama or Clinton out of some distorted sense of guilt (ginned up by the media in general, and by CNN in particular).

I have long argued that the first black or female President or Vice-President would be a Republican, because Republicans are more likely to vote on principle, thus shunning any socialist like Obama or Clinton of the other party, while Democrats are more likely to vote style-over-substance and vote for the other party. With Rice as his running mate, reasonable people can vote for McCain without being accused of being racist or sexist for not voting for Obama or Clinton.

There is a fair amount of collective guilt out there driving support for a "first black" or "first woman" President, and that can be effectively countered by McCain by choosing Rice as his running mate. No Democrat can win a national election without relying on a large majority of the black vote, and if McCain can capture just 20 per cent of that with Rice, he'll win in a landslide. Do the math: there are likely more people who would never vote for a socialist than would never vote for a black or a woman.

Was Huckabee on SNL when he said that?
His camp and Chuck said McCain is too old, but he wants to be his running mate now. What is he thinking? Another way to get presidency?

If we want our science education to return to the Stone Age, vote for McCain/Huckabee. Do we want to hear a preacher from the White House every Saturday and Sunday? Not me.

If McCain considers using Huckabee to attract Evangelicals, he will lose support from voters like myself.
State and church does not mix and McCain should know that.

Anybody but Huckabee or Clinton!
Of course, Huckabee can say whatever he wants, but I treasure my freedom of religion and speech in a democracy, not a dynasty.

great.....dumber and dumbest.........

ron paul is still in and the presumtive nominee could get exposed for the( vets against jon mccain.com)or the cancer could come back his kind of cancer 8 out of 10 times does.If you want the truth go to infowars.com/prisonplanet.com alex jones has put out 18 documentaries!spellings off message is right on be brave grow some and look for yourself!infowars.com ps cnn/fox are in on the globalization plan that is why your info is so suppressed ! police state here we come!

I am a democrat who will probably be voting for McCain. Unless Huckabee is his running mate. Obama's too left and Huckabee is too right. This country needs Clinton!!

So we're one croak away from a former BAPTIST MINISTER running our country if that ticket wins in November? Heck no.

There is no possible way McCain would choose Huckabee as his running mate. McCain's best choice would be either Ron Paul or Condoleeza Rice. With Paul, McCain would gain votes from limited-government Libertarians and isolationists. With Rice, McCain would gain votes from those who would otherwise vote for Obama or Clinton out of some distorted sense of guilt (ginned up by the media in general, and by CNN in particular).

I have long argued that the first black or female President or Vice-President would be a Republican, because Republicans are more likely to vote on principle, thus shunning any socialist like Obama or Clinton of the other party, while Democrats are more likely to vote style-over-substance and vote for the other party. With McCain as his running mate, reasonable people can vote for him without being accused of being racist or sexist for not voting for Obama or Clinton.

There is a fair amount of collective guilt out there driving support for a "first black" or "first woman" President, and that can be effectively countered by McCain by choosing Rice as his running mate. No Democrat can win a national election without relying on a large majority of the black vote, and if McCain can capture just 20 per cent of that with Rice, he'll win in a landslide. Do the math: there are likely more people who would never vote for a socialist than would never vote for a black or a woman.

To all of you Obama supporters who are so full of hate (like your candidate). You keep asking for Hillary to drop out. Careful what you ask for. If she drops out now, that leaves her plenty of time to pursue a third party ticket. I certainly hope she does. That would be the end of Obama and his hateful supporters, his hate preaching preacher, and his wife, who hated America until her husband ran for president.

hahahaha!!! Yeah McCain choose Huckabee please!

If Hillary is Obama's choice ... Hillary will destroy him in the debates!!! Smart, educated, well spoken women against a backwoods pastor....hahaha... Oh please I would love to see this.

Just what the Republican Party needs – Dick Cheney light (Huckabee) to go with Bush light (McCain).

I hope he chooses Huckabee.

IMO the true racists are the ones who think the gun comment was racist; for the rest of us the racist thought didn't even enter our heads until we heard someone else say it.

Huckabee is too much of a hate monger to ever fit on a mainstream political ticket. However, I sincerely hope that McCain chooses him because it will ensure Democratic victory in November.

hahahaha!!! Yeah McCain choose Huckabee please!

If Hillary is Obama's choice ... Hillary will destroy him in the debates!!! Smart, educated, well spoken women against a backwoods pastor....hahaha... Oh please I would love to see this.

R.I.F!!!! You may very wll be correct. Could this be the work of that villian Rush Limbaugh and his...."OPERATION CHAOS"!!!! Probably so!! Operation Chaos.....just like a Rightie.....fair elections aren't fair.....TO THEM!!!

In the country of the blind,,,,where one eyed Man is the king,,,,thats where you (mike) can be the Vp,,,moreover i never knew this Moron and buffoon can still have the Gut to talk publicly,,nevertheless,,,you can run alongside MacCain,,imbeciles, nonentities,,,and shallow minded people like you will surely vote for you,,,,bear this at the back of your mind,,,GOD;s willing you both will and shall all be disgraced by Obama,,,mike an old big fool,i started to hate you from the day you open your rottening mouth and comment on Obama,,and i will hate you all my lifetime,,,your iq doesnt tally with your age,,,,,concern european,,koln

Great ! An old fool and a pompous buffoon. A real winning ticket. I am all for it.

A McCain/Huckabee ticket is like stepping in dog crap...the smell just doesn't go away, no matter how much you clean your shoes. They are two peas in a pod..the loser and an even bigger loser. McCain spent 6 1/2 years in a bamboo cage..do we really want him with his finger on the button? The answer is NO. Huckabee is a bigot who hides behind God's words, and, like Bush who stated "God told me to go into Afghanistan & Iraq...", he is one gene short of being sane. Republicans have one agenda, and one agenda only: to destroy this country. No wonder these two are gravitating towards each other.

Christine V from Dallas TX.....YOU SUCK...LESBO

A McCain/Huckabee ticket is a strong ticket for guns and the family. The dream ticket of Obama/Clinton can't compete with this double punch.

THIS IS THE RNC IDEA OF A MAN OF GOD?

Huckabee is welcome to join McCain as a runningmate. We are all running from you both, Mate.

That woud be one more reason not to vote for McCain.

Huckabee lied when he went into office and guess what he slid in on a bad experience of Governor Clark here in Arkansas. The only thing he was successful in was losing weight. The only place he did not lose was in his fat head. Huckabee is a liar and deceitful scoundrel. He need a job to take care of Mrs. Shriek

I think Christine V from Dallas needs to be added to the list of bloggers who are not real Democrats, as well as anybody who uses the word "Obamabots."

Excellent!

all our members of our church will go for the Mccain – huckabee ticket!

go Huck all the way!

SCUM BAG!!!!

While I find Huckabee somewhat enjoyable as a person, some of his views are a little scary. He is one of the three candidates in an early Republican debate to raise their hands when asked who did not believe in the theory of evolution. There is also video tape of him giving a speach where he states he thinks we should rewrite the constitution to strictly conform to biblical law. So much for freedom of religion. Jefferson would be turning in his grave.

Huckabee is one of the politicians that make the following slogan ring true:

The Republican Party – your bridge to the 11th century!

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.

He really want's to be VP really badly, just like Edward's. But I am baised as I am a Clinton supporter. I agree with what she said about the Republican's not running anybody as an apology. I'm worried about what might happen if he becomes VP. Evangelical Christains are the most dangerous ones and he is the ideal portrait of an EC. But, anyway John McCain isn't going to win, he's too old, too boring, and not enough conservatives like him.

That ticket would be a joke. The only place Huckabee did well was amoung Southern Baptists. He got like what 4% in New York?

Also he is a religious bigot. If McCain chose him they would have a real chance of loosing Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, California and Nevada. That is alot of good red ground lost right there plus a large swing prize in Cali.

Maybe if he shoots Barack Obama, McBush will give him the spot.

This guy is the worse of them all a bible toting clown Elmer Gantry revisted 2008. No way fella to you get the nod if the GOP has any sense. You are not slick as you may think –the pople know your game on both ends of the politacl spectrum.

Get a real job...

Go Bama!

Don't do it Johny!!!!!!! Huckabee needs to run for President on his own ticket, aren't the Fascist still looking for someone to run? It seems he would need very little tutorial to be successful on their side.

This would be AWESOME! No way the democrats lose to these two blowhards.

I hope McCain doesn't pick him. I would like to have seen McCain/Romney but McCain is losing his edge that makes him different. If he sells out to the religious right anymore it will be really easy for me to unite behind the Democratic party if Hillary isn't the nominee. Bush and McCain and now Huckabee have really been making it easy for Democrats to unite.

One good thing about democracy. The government works itself.

People may not always pick a right president all the time, but if necessary people can make sure NOT to pick a president who is not ready to lead the nation.

Obama and the Obama clan don't want a real degate.
Obama and the Obama clan don't want a real vote.

Obama and the Obama clan are abusing democracy.

Hillary, McCain, and then Obama.

Hillary should be his choice.

Huckabee is a good guy with some good ideas, but if McCain wants to win, he needs to convice Conde Rice to be VP!

It took me a while to warm up to McCain as Pres. However if he were to pick Huckabee, I would vote for the Libertarian, Bob Barr.

Huckabee is intolerant of anyone that doesn't share his personal views. McCain should pick a more inclusive person as his veep. There are several good conservative choices. None of whom are named Huckabee.

It make some sense to pick someone who can pull in an important constituant group for the republicans - evangelical christians.

However, I WILL NOT VOTE FOR a a theocrat like Huckabee, no matter how good a candidate McCain would be. In the unfortunate case where McCain was unable to serve out his term, god help us for having to wait until his term ends like we're waiting for January 20th now!

Theocracy is BAD no matter what the religion is - haven't we learned this from the middle east and other parts of the world already?

Go for it Chuckabee, that would guarantee a loss for the Repubs in November. By the way your gunfire joke, about Senator Obama, was in very poor taste, and I have lost all respect for you. You are the weakest link, goodbye.

After that joke about Obama, I'm not sure you should be picked as McCain's running mate.

Ohhh ... hmm... YEA.. SURE... WHATEVER...Huckabee is a joke. Keep dreaming!! I have no problem with people who are vocal of their fantasies. This is preposterous and almost laughable.

To all Obamabots: You should learn something about respect to your elders and respect to this country. Your candidate is an ellitist, he disrespect McCain by saying he "loose his bearings". Someone like you should not even be allowed to run. Your so call candidate does not have experience required for this job and we are not going to give this job to him because of the color of his skin. That is against the law and this would be discrimination at its best. Even Martin Luther King will be against it because that is what he had been preaching. So you Obamabots should learn to be respectful and tell your candidate to be respectfull to his elders as well to women. That is why you do not respect Hillary. You all know ,she is the best person for the job. So wash your mouths out with soap all of you and be respectfull to all these people who knows best how this country should be run. Free speech do not give all of you Obamabots and Obama the right to act ignorant, arrogance and stupid.
Hillary for President 2008!!!

After that ignorant comment at the NRA clan rally, McWalkinCane would be crazy to choose Huckleberry.

But wait he is crazy

cool

McCain / Dingleberry 08

HUCKABEE,.. YOU'RE A RACIST, A LIAR AND A PHONY, AND THOSE ARE YOUR GOOD QUALITIES.

HI HO BIG BROWN OBAMA 08

If I were Barack Obama, I would pray that McCain chooses Huckabee as his running mate. A McCain-Huckabee ticket would lose to Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse.

Governor Huckabee – Joking around about shooting a presidential candidate, from the other party, the first black candidate in history, in front of the NRA is criminal, not to mention sinful. There is truth in sarcasm and you've just crossed the line. Humor or no humor, stupid as it may be, your asinine comment was offensive and moronic. It deserves far more than just a simple apology.

This country doesn't want or need a Veep that makes dangerous and ignorant remarks.

Huckabee didn't do anything as Governor here in Arkansas, and he won't do anything in the Whitehouse either. He's one of those politicians that you don't love, but you don't hate either. He's just there.... Sorta like John McCain.... just there. A politican that does nothing... they are just there....

Huckabee's suggestion that someone was pointing a gun at Obama was not a good idea in a country that shoots its Presidents as easy as it eats a ham sandwich-count em'-Reagan, Kennedy, McKinley, Lincoln and throw in Martin Luter King and Bobby Kennedy while you are at it. All Huckabee did was energize the wackos out there.

I'm a Republican who will vote for Obama this election. When "Yuckabee" was campaigning I thought I would vote for him. Now that I see his true colors and the insanity of the current Republilcan regime, you could not pay me to vote for a Republican. However, if they try to give the Demo nomination to "Billary." I will not vote this election. I'll live with my conscience. I know many died in order for me to vote and participate, but will not vote against my conscience.

Oh please oh please oh please oh please oh please oh please oh please.

I see Mike Huckabee as the only way to shore the evangelical vote. He can't win without that. Preiod.

Although I like Huckabee and would still vote for that ticket... I think someone like Condoleezza Rice would make this a slam dunk. No more racial bias for the Democrats.

This would guarantee my vote go to the Democrats this election... unless of course HRC is anywhere on the ticket.

I wondered why a "man of God" would pander to an organization like the NRA even to the extent of "joking" about the shooting of another candidate for the President of the United States of America (and not bothering to call that man and his wife afterwards to apologize) but now I understand. I have to say that my respect for Mike Huckabee has dropped faster and further in the last week than I thought possible. If I were John McCain I would advise him to do everything he could to distance himself from Mike Huckabee. Anyone who would say what he said about someone being shot (joking or not) would be too great a risk. Further, the fact that the "people" he was addressing chuckled says much about the caliber of individual present at NRA rallies.

Thank God. The easiest team to defeat. Go Obama.

Mc Cain should show his backbone and pick his greatest ally, Joe Lieberman.

I smell a Democratic landslide. With Huck it would be certainty of record proportions.

No, no, no. Huckabee is divisive and lacks the necessary gravitas to be Vice President. And, if McCain kicks the bucket, we would have a minister formalizing the theocracy this country is already becoming. We can't afford that.

This is a joke...right?

Nooooooo, you don't say. The real question is; who couldn't see this coming??????

Ya I know even the NRA is not laughing at that joke he made about someone poing at gun at Obama. You only point a gun at a person for one reason. For a holy man why in the hell would he say that. Thats like yelling fire in a crowded movie theater. What an Idiot!

McCain will not pick Huckabee. He's going to pick the Governor of Florida Charlie Crist. Come on Huckabee is wishing for the pick.

That is funny lol

I hope McLame picks him...it will help the democrats win!

That's it.. Whitehouse will become fundamentalists den. Huck is a liar; he made threats against a Presidential candiate indirectly asking NRA to point gun. He wants to be VP now.. I always voted Republican; I am out of it now and Huck will drive me away for good.

I have figured out why I cannot and will not vote for Obama. These are his words taken from an interview : "As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides,' Obama said. 'There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all. It should be swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing.' If that were our anthem, then I might salute it.' (Can you believe this. And this man wants to be the president of the United States of America.)

When you are a 72 year old ,white, middle income woman, you know there can be no "change" in Washington unless you change your senators and congressmen. I will WRITE Hillary Clinton's name in on my voting ballot before I will vote for Barak Obama. Something all of you could do if she is not the nominee.

Dems '08!

To Christine V from Dallas Texas (2:18pm post)

And you call Obama supporters "Hateful, Rasist and Brats???"
You must not have looked in the mirror lately, madame.

This story was not about HILLARY!
Rant on, Christine....and keep using all capital letters so we can pick you out quicker.

Ok obama kool-aid drinkers.....listen up. I, like most of Hillary's supporters, will NOT vote for obama. He is a liar and the greatest danger to this country. Now he's trying to run around and kiss up to the very folks he put down just to get their votes. Middle America, please don't vote for this trash. Please don't follow this liar. He'll say anything it takes to get your vote. I believe John McCain will make a great president for this country because he's right down the middle of the road.obama is as far left as a person can get.

If Mike Huckabee were a racist, then why would he have come to the DEFENSE of Jeremiah Wright?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/19/huckabee-defends-rev-jer_n_92346.html

Forget Huckabee! Liberman is begging on bended knee for the job of V.P. That would make a ticket of two nutbags. Hoo,Boy!!!

rif-we are well aware of that list you gave,above.i see them here every day claiming to be hillary supporters,while bashing obama,and vice versa.they are a bunch of limbaughnites,still out in full force ,with their operation chaos bs.what a joke.

I trust CNN will give as much air time to Rev. Huckabee as they gave to Rev. Wright.

Huckster could not solidify his "base" for the republicans...that's because he doesn't have a base. If he did, he would have been more prominent during his recent attempt for the republican nomination. He is weak in many areas and his "humor" is outrageously sick. McCain is the best the republicans can do this year and they are trying to put up a valiant front. Unfortunately, it is not going to work...Democrats are infighting now due to emotion and even race...but I predict that they will unify themselves behind their nominee. Believe it or not, McCain does not hold up well against Obama or Clinton. It's a fact....

This is messed up. I had great respect for Huckabee, but He is beginning to lose it. First be making an expensive joke about someone shooting Obama, and Obama falling off the seat, and now declaring interest in the Vice Presidency, With this two issues coming sequencially, I smell a rat. Why doesn't Huckabee play it low, and pretend that he is not interested in VeePee, just as all the others have been doing.
I hope this doesn't bring Huckabee down, because I was planning to vote for him in 2012, After Obama's regime.

Obama 08 anywayz'

makes one wonder how low the great old party can go.... One laughs and sings about bombing iran, the other laughs about pointing a gun at obama. Where are these less than professional candidates coming from? Or is this just typical for the GOP?

I suspect the Rev. Huckabee has another agenda. He knows about the age and health issues of Senator McCain and getting to the Presidency through whatever door might open is Huckabee's primary goal.

I would hate to see a man whose only real claim to fame is a successful diet rise to the Presidency of the United States.

after what he said the other day,you'd think he'd be heading for a cave.your apology is fine,but, it makes one wonder about the private conversations ,that go on between republicans and racists.Here in arkansas,there are a lot of racists and kkk.i'm white and i hear them comment all the time,"don't vote for that black feller,he'll never make it to the white house."i ask them ,"what do you mean?"with a clever wink they say,"you know,there's too many white boys out there ,ain't gonna let a black man be president."i usually retort,"what are they gonna do about it?"i'm just saying ,that huckabee's off the cuff remark,makes one wonder why that thought would be on the tip of his brain.i have a feeling the good ole boys of the nra,were having distasteful conversations just prior to huckabees comment.i live in the same state as huck,and he's my former governor,and he knows as well as i do how these racist white folk around here talk,and its revolting.He, as a babtist minister,here in ark.,is well aware of what he's saying,and its impact on racial nutcases.GOD is very ashamed of you ,right now,mike.And he knows your deepest thoughts.Think about that ,the next time you spout off your vile mouth!you will only substantiate the arguments that republicans have become racist.

He would get the social conservatives and he's a good humor man to McCain's scary, skeletor attitude...but neither of them are strong on economy.

McCain isn't that stupid to pick this bozo as his runningmate.

Yeah – that would be scary. I think that after having Bush in office for eight years, we have had enough "GOD" in government. Let's get somebody who understands the idea behind separating church and state and not somebody attempting to revive the Crusades of yester-year.

Who cares about the current electoral map? It is going to be rearranged this fall. More of the "RED" states are going to turn to "BLUE" to the shock and horror of the republicans. They don’t seem to have a clue of what is about to happen this fall. I know VIRGINIA is a blue state now... We (the DEMS) are going to win the senate seat and Obama will win big in VA. CO, KS, NM and a lot more of the red states.

Dear Christine V...how in the world did you get so delusional? You are completely out of touch with reality..this campaign and election will probably leave you in a state of combined apoplexy and catatonia...not only will the Dems unite, but the country will unite to remove the Repubs. from office in catastrophic numbers...go Obama!!!

Separation of Church and State??? Sorry can't have a baptist minister holding political office such as vice president. Just wrong.

I don't think he's so much interested in McCain as in positioning himself for another run down the line. If McCain dies in office, Huckabee is next in line by default.

That said, I wanted Ron Paul. I think Mike Huckabee is an excellent speaker and an intelligent man and would compliment the ticket but I don't support either McCain or Huckabee on the issues.

I think the winning ticket will be Obama/Edwards.

Yeah, Sharon Minnesota really is annoying, and obviously not a democrat.

Also obviously not intelligent.

Awesome, Huckabee PLEASE run for John McCain. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. The Democrats will definitely win in November!!!!!

cooooooool.......McCain can have a crazy reverand as an actual running mate!

Go Huck....GO McCain. I love you both. It is going to be a great year for the Republicans. We are going to win the White House once again after the racist, American hating, lying Obama is nomitated! It will be great. The Dems are going to go down in flames again with another 'fine' choice!

God Bless Huckabee and McCain

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

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

I'm a white male that voted for Obama. Exactly how does that make me hateful and racist? Because I wouldn't vote for a woman who looks like she'd be more comfortable in an SS uniform? Actually, it looks as if you're the racist, spewing your hate towards people that voted for a black man.

Huckabee – don't you know pride cometh before a fall? That's in the Bible – you might want to read it.

I thought the best way to find out a clear winner is to have both Hillary and Obama run in a general election against other candidates.

The Obama campaign repeatedly said they had enough debates in this primary. But many of us weren't happy with the quality of debate conducted by the news media and the Obama campaign's refusal to debate with a woman candidate.

I think the voters deserve to hear serious debate by the serious candidates before electing America's next president. Next debate should be conducted by republicans and democrats and independents.

The essentials of Democracy... the voting rights (count every vote), the individual initiatives of the people (are encouraged), education (right kind of), the integrity of human (respect), the check and valance system and the free press and.....

He needs to stop joking with someone he know nothing and
also for the reason that he suppose to be a man of God.Don't
let politics cloud his judgement just to position himself as a
VP candidate.

Just imagine Mc cain elected president 6 month later gets sick ( because of age related symptoms) has to step down and huckabee President

Good night America!!!!!!

That will never happen cause john macbush already have a lot of gabage he will not wanna add one on him salf.I think john macbush should just drop out and obama will be the next president.wow who even think this gonna work it is like oil and milk.

I thought Mitt Romney has been lobbying hard to become McCain's VP as well. May be McCain can have two Running mates. One to Strengthen his appeal from evangelical Christians and the complement his lacking know how about economics!!

Go McBush!!

See how Republicans support each other and the Democrats have to battle it out . They unite with one another. Maybe the Democrats need look at what the Republicans are doing. Oh, that's right I forgot the Democrats think they always know what to do. McCain fought for this country and deserves respect. Now, here he is again fighting for his country and what a better man to help guide him a man of God. Huckabee will put light on this country about putting God back into America. For isn't that what our counrty is based on. We as a nation need not forget it. If you look at history Repbulicans have ran this country alot longer than the Democrats. GO MCCAIN AND HUCKABEE

Democrats are smiling at this one!

RIF: You got that right! But you forgot Fred!!!!

R.I.F. is correct. Those who say they will vote for McCain if Clinton is not the Democratic candidate are NOT Democrats. They are NOT Clinton supporters. They're GOP bloggers trying to create an impression of division.

Think about the issues. No one who truly supports Hillary Clinton would EVER consider voting for McCain. These are either Republicans who don't like McCain and would perhaps vote for Clinton because she is more conservative than Obama or they are simply trying to discredit Obama as a viable candidate.

McCain voted to support torture and illegal surveillance. He's an economic moron and has done nothing but support this incompetent Bush Administration. Democrats should debate openly, consider all of the options, and choose the best candidate to defeat McCain. When that has been done, we must unite for the good our country and defense of our Constitutional liberties.

He shoulda thought about that before he tried stand up comedy.

Hey, can I join white old ladies for Obama?

Sounds like a cool group!

Puleeez. I'm already going to have to vote for McCain if Hillary gets stripped of the nomination she so rightfully deserves. I will have to hold my breath even longer before I hit that button if this cat is on the ticket.

If ANYONE ELSE had made that revolting joke about Obama – for whom I am not a supporter – their political career would be ruined!! This guy is an extreme nutter ... McCain PLEASE pick somebody else. Do you need the conservatives that badly? You'll lose all the middle ground and independents who like you for being a bit more central.

Who would want Huckabee? I saw him on Meet the Press and he is more of a comedian than he would be as a serious candidate. Everything is funny to him. We won't forget the joke he made about the gunman and Obama.

Excellent! I hope the GOPs do pick Huckabee - that will make McCain even easier for Obama to beat.

Go Dems 08!

Christine V from Dallas, TX-

Obama supporters are anything but hateful, racist brats; rather, it would be correct to say we are angry, diverse, and youthful. Angry...at the establishment created by the Bush and Clinton dynasties. Multi-colored and diverse...because Mr Obama is creating a broad coalition of human beings (which, of course, sometimes breeds hostility when something new is sought after). Youthful...because he energizes us (and, rather telling, is the one candidate who has finally been able to breed excitement in the coveted 18-24 year old vote).

If you'd rather be "bitter" about Mrs Clinton's apparent loss, and stay at home with your ball because you can't be the quarterback, well...sorry for you. But this white, youthful, political science-educated, born-and-bred in the Conservative heartland independent would really like you to re-think your stance, and evaluate your maturity level.

Obama and Clinton are opening doors for future candidates of all types, and your attitude (and those like you) only stand in the way.

Who cares who John Mccain chooses. Obama is going to cream him. It's going to be a landslide election. Anyone voting or Mccain clearly has a biased agenda. Just ask your self this question; " Is America in a better state now than 8 years ago?"

I hereby request that you, CNN, do not ever again provide Mr. Huckabee center stage for his dangerous and utterly stupid so-called jokes or any other comments he may wish to make. His most recent horrific remarks should signify that he does not deserve attention or space on any of your shows, or for that matter, any media source from now on.

I am a Republican and there is no way in hell I will ever vote for a McCain/Huckabee ticket.

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

Sit down Mike Huckabee, or is it Rev Huckabee. I see no difference in you and Rev Jeramiah Wright Your remarks were tasteless, and hurtful towards our next PRESIDENT. Maybe Rev Wright can give you a postion in his church family.

OBAMA OBAMA 2008

This is the best news yet I have heard for Obama's chances in November.

Dumb and Dumber!

whats funny is i always knew he was staying in the races because he was vying(mispell?) for something. Whether it was for book sales or VP bid, i knew it was more than just leting the people have their vote. It sounds an awful lot like Hillary in a way. No offense to her or her supporters, but you'd have to be blind to think that the primaries and delgates left will lead her to the nomination alone..she has a plan or two cooked up..same as Huckabee.

Whoever he picks they will lose! Love it!

OBAMA 08'

No wonder he put gun to Obama in serious but jokeful way as claimed. A baptist preacher who knows how crazy politics is claimed he was joking but the reality is that he knows that the only way GOP can win WH is by getting rid of Democrat Obama who is formidable at this point to win the GE. He must be held responsible should his joke metamorphosed into reality.

CNN post this time

OBAMA-HAGEL is a winner! I can't wait!

This is just what we need.
All Huckabee is trying to do is find anyway or means possible to force his "Christian" agenda and what better way than Vice President.

John McCain, Mike Huckabee, and Carl Rove equals Larry, Curly, and Moe in intelligence and personal carisma ...... quite a ticket!

PLEASE GOD NO!!!
Democrats, we have to win this.

Can you imagine this biggot on a ticket with McCain and McCain dying half way through his administration?

It will shore up the right wing of the Republican party and scare the beejezzuss out of the moderates.

A net loss for McBush......so I'm all in favor of it.

Christine V from Dallas

YOU SOUND LIKE A RACIST FOOL.

MCCAIN MADE A FOOLISH REMARK ABOUT OUR 'NEXT" PRESIDENT A GUN. THIS IS 2008 AND YOU ARE LETTING YOUR KKK TRADEMARK VIEWS SURFACE.

OBAMA '08

Oh ... hmm... YEA.. SURE... WHATEVER...Huckabee. Keep dreaming!! I have no problem with people who are vocal of their fantasies. This is preposterous and almost laughable.

Not going to happen. McCain needs a badger like nominee. Someone to point fingers but at the same time make him look innocent. Kerry used Edwards and Bush used Cheney. I can go back further like Regan used Bush Sr. in his initial bid against Carter.
Huck can 't play that role. I like Huck but it just wouldn't work.

McSame 08

Something is wrong with CNN moderators. For weeks I attempted posts under "Independent" only to be moderated. Now someone else publishes under that name and the comments are clearly not independent. Why post all the hatred and not show posts from some of us who think, watch, and care ?

Now my comment !

McCain must be careful not to alienate swing voters by moving to the right. If he wants to win then he needs to head to the center. Huckabee is too far to the right.

This is all too funny to me. Obama will win in the fall.

I am a democrat that is leaning toward McCain and I can not think of a worse running mate. Huckebee is way too extreme and just does not understand how to work with a broad range of values. The US needs to return to a more centered way of thinking and participating in the world as it changes. Extremes on both ends will not work in the future. If Huckebee was to become the Republican vice presidential canidate, many of the conservative democrats would be forced to return their vote to the democratic nominees.

McCain/Huckabee. Utah will go blue for the first time in 44 years.

just a general political thought here –
while technically obama may be an african-american, he doesnt have anything in common culturally or as far as his general background is concerned with the vast majority of african-americans who have been voting for him in the primaries. most of those black people were descended from slaves and couldnt tell u which part of the african continent they descended from – obama can bring u to the village where his african uncle, cousins and african grandmother eat their african food (and it aint kfc). obama didnt attend the "state of the black union" a few months ago probably because he knew he didnt have anything in common with anyone there- that wasnt a meeting for people with living relatives born and bred in africa – that was for black people in the united states descended from slaves in america who struggled thru the civil rights movement – a history that b.hussein obama is usurping as his own. b.hussein obama is a total phony in every which way imaginable- unless he wants to pursue a career as a half-african (its more accurate to calll him that than african-american) tv weatherman or something. al roker is an african-american, b.hussein obama is a friggin joke. its actually kinda pitiful that 90 percent of black people in america who have been here for centuries have chosen to be led by someone whos father was fresh off the boat from africa -

Oh... poor Huckabee...

No one told him you aren't supposed to ASK to be VP.

What a wonderful idea! Nothing could possibly unify the Democrats faster than the Republicans put these two on the same ticket! A warmongering flip-flopper and a tacky religious kook. Thank you!

Huckabee would be a disaster. Condie rice or Bobby Jindal would deliver the White House but not this bozo. If Obama gets the nomination, which would be a huge mistake, Republicans should trounce him and put their best foot forward and not in their mouths.

Mccain is a good man.I would consider voting for him, but with the Bible thumbing, I-dont-believe-in evolution on the ticket - NO WAY!

He may win some red necks in Alabama but lose every monderate!! Pick Thompson. He appeals to the bible bashers,hate mongers and the independants

John need's Lady Rice...As his running Mate. Between them, they could clean up....

Misleading as usual... Russert badgered him and badgered him and after repeatedly demuring and saying it was up to McCain, he said "there's no one he would rather be on a ticket with," which is merely polite and doesn't even guarantee he wants to be on a ticket at all.

Go right ahead Huckleberry....that would definitely seal the victory for the Dems!!

Huckabee would be a great choice for Vice President. He relates well to the average voter, has a good sense of humor, and will help pull in the conservative base for McCain.

I'm an Obama supporter. Please, please, please pick Huckabee as the vp McCain.

Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Look what happened to Ted Kennedy over the weekend, he was fine, busy on Friday, but, today in hospital. ask your self, does this fellow deserve to be a heartbeat away from the presedency? ohmy god.

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

All we need in this country is a president without any knowledge of economy and needs of citizen and a hypocrat VP

R.I.F- I agree with you. Can you blame them they are ashamed to be Republicans so they come on here and try to cause a stir. I am with you they need to be ignored. LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!

Having Huckabee on the ticket with John Mc Cain would be like the
blind leading the blind. Mc Cain love war and Mike loves himself. They'
deserve each other either way I would not vote for the team. With both
of them it would be 4 more years of Bush tactics.

These two old McBush are trying to take the whole nation straight down with them. No country for old men!!!! How can such an old grumpy granpa Mccain lead this complicated 21st centry world, when he spent his youth in a different era?? It's a simply different world to him. He can't do the job as a president. He's too too ancient! Do you really want your old granpa run the contry? Can you communicate intellectually with your granpa without explaining each word to make him understand what you're saying??? Huckabee is religion freak who doesn't acknowlege evolution and science. without evolution, we would be just like animals. he believes in creationism which is insane. why are there so many crazy religion freaks in America. It's shameful!

Do you know what I think is gonna happpen to the Dems??? I don't know but I think "talks" are in the way........remember when I said that the Dems remind me of the "Barbarians" WAY, WAY, WAY back in the day???? Well, don't be surprise that we might see something that we probably never thought before.......

To be honest, I couldn't believe it, but if played right........don't be surprise....

Huckabee made such a shamefull comment the other day. He should be penetant, not seeking the vice presidency. That would be a real joke – Confused McCain with bizzare "fair" tax Huckabee!

huckabee is what john mccain needs. he could help balance out the republican party. so what that huckabee made a comment about obama. it was funny. im sure obama has made comments about others that were taken out of proportion.... i dont know maybe something about being bitter? if huckabee is the VP it will help mccains chances even more of being the president.

Why not he is a good man.As long as he doesn't support McCains war policy, he will be a great v.p.

Hey...if the Huckster wants to be McBush's Veep, then as their hero would say "Bring It On"! Especially if he keeps making those inane and dangerous comments about guns and the like.

Obama!

McCAin/Huckabee would be about the best the GOP could do.
Obama should back off and take the VP as well, as there are three groups of people who won't vote for him in Nov....mark my words. The only black person that had a chance to be Pres was Colin Powell (and he was a good one for the job as a mature seasoned man).
John C
Portland Oregon

After the appalling joke about Senator Obama being shot, Huckabee's integrity has been seriously damaged. Who in the WORLD would think that was funny?

Oh.........That was why he wanted Obama to be killed. ..Shame on him.

Well, I think Mitt Romney will make a better side kick than Huckabee. But in any case, if Romney is not interested then Huckabee will do. However, I will only vote for Republicans if Hillary Clinton do not get the nomination in the Democratic side because I belief she will be the best President at this time. We need a well balanced experienced, tough democrat in the White House. I do not know what the Superdelegates are doing in the democratic side. If they want to even smell the White House in November, they better leave their bias, hatred and division aside and vote for Hillary. If they think we will go with Obama who does not have any track record and who is unpatriotic to say the least and who does not even respect this country nor the people in it, they will have a rude awakening in November. As everyone n have been reitterating to the superdelegates, this is not American Idol, this is not Affirmative Action, this is a job that require knowledge, seasoning, ability to lead not to follow, and awell trained politician who does not beleif in hatred nor arrogance to get into the White House. If they negate all the attributes that we know Hillary posseses and chose Obama as a nominee, the superdelegates will only have themselves to blame and not us come November.
So if you are one of the superdelegates, better listen now or regret later.
Hillary for President 2008!!!

I did think Huckabee would have been a good running mate, however after his unfunny joke, I don't think so. I do however, believe a good running mate will make McCain a more formidable candidate. I will still write in Hillary Clinton on my ballot in November.

Oh yeah, put him on the ticket, that would be an easy win !

Maybe this will convince the Hillary supporters who are so moronic that they'd be willing to back McCain in Nov to support Obama. Huckabee is a religious freak who will make this country uninhabitable to Atheists like myself. Sorry, GOP, but you've blown it for the past 8 years. Time to give up the throne.

Obama '08

spent large part of my life in churches. if he would be with mcbush they would find sermons to use against him. in dallas the prestonwood baptist church just had one of their ministers try to molest a 13 year old. THE CHURCH IS US–ALL OUR FAULTS AND GOOD THINGS. he would not last a minute now after the church was brought into this race.

Awww isn't Huckabee so cute! He's like one big teddy bear! Too bad he is on a sinking ship.....hahahahaha

TO: CHRISTINE V. From Dallas,

You Christine are the main reason that Hillary turns off people everyday. You are a Karl Rove Republican, a party traitor, and the difference between your IQ and an ice-cube is ZIP.

Thanks for your helpful comment

McCain/Huckabee? Why not? A religious bigot and a warmonger. Great for the Democrats!

Does anyone else find it disturbing that NOT ONE SINGLE Republican has said Huckabee was wrong to make his sick joke about murdering Obama? Or even that it was a poor choice of words? Or even an unfortunate slip-up?

That is so very telling about the party – and not in a good way at all.

Read up on mccain the crook theif and liar. find out about his ties to lobbist, his selling public land deals to his rich backers, not to mention keeting. and a lot of other stuff. google it.

Boy, put the huckster on the ticket and write off all the whole country instead of just a few states. How to neutralize your Rev. Wright advantage against Obama? Put a Baptist Minister on the ticket. WOW ! Of all the really dumb ideas floated by the GOP, this has got to be the all time crackpot delusion. It's breathtaking in its idiocy.

He'd make a perfect washroom attendant, tho.

Whose joke has not gone astray – shows one needs to think more carefully prior to speaking. All of us have made dumb comments that did not come out of the mouth correctly.
Jack
Oregon

Like it or not, the Senator McCain needs a VP, and the sooner he selects this individual (for whom it may be) the better it will help him in his road to the whitehouse. I actually don't understand why he hasn't selected a VP yet, what is he waiting on the public opinion choice?
Huckabee should be on McCain's short list.

Huckabee and McCain are a prefect pair for axis of evil

Huck, don't go away mad. Just go away!

Huckabee is a self-serving, dishonest, and bigoted individual who never in a million years would have won a primary in a single state if not for evangelical bigotry toward Mormons and an insatiable desire to elect one of their own, his poor gubernatorial record and weak economic skills notwithstanding.

Please, McCain, pick someone with some real credentials.

I think there would be nothing dumber, from a political standpoint, than for McCain to put Huckabee on the ticket. No one is saying Huckabee wouldn't be a good vice-president, but having him on the ticket would just make it that much tougher for McCain to attract conservative Democrats and independents in November.

Harry Toder
Springfield, Ky.

Go for it!!!!I am for anybody but Obama!!

Opinions galore and no one knows for sure what the American people will do. One thing for sure is that the Democrats system is wacko as it does not make sense at all – Barack O receives 13,000 more votes in a Caucas and receives 13 more delegates than Clilnton. Clinton receives 200,000 more votes and receives 10 more delegates in WV. Who wants such a screwed up party like that running USA. They also have two States "that don't matter" – wonder what the Founding Fathers would say about that.
I'm not for either Party – one is a little more crooked than the other, and the other is a messed up bunch mixed up leaders. Dean should of squared away MIch and Florida long time ago. What a mess the USA would be under such leaders.
Joan B
Midwest

Is Huck a good person? Is a sensible person? Is a religious bogot?

Mike Huckabee is a mindless idiot.

What he said last week about Obama, a supposed joke at he NRA convention, is proof positive that he is unfit for any elected office.

Can you imagine what he could set off with his mindless remarks?
We could be obliterated by a fanatic like him from another country who gets upset with his stupid, thoughtless remarks.
NO WAY IS MIKE HUCKABEE IN CHARGE OF HIS FACULATIES, HE CANNOT BE PLACED IN ANY POSITION WHERE HIS WORDS ARE HEARD AROUND THE WORLD.

Wasn't it Huckabee who said he didn't have any problems with the confederate flag? Not only is that unethical, but it's also anti-Republican, IMO. The fight against slavery cost way too many lives, and for people to want to keep these confederate flags around is outrageous.

I support Huckabee as VP. if the republicans are going to go down this fall they should have a preacher on board.

I pray that Huckleberry is chosen as the running mate to McBush. We'll see a republican defeat that is the inverse of Bush's popularity ratings (for you bush supporters, that means that the defeat will make the opposite historical numbers that this genius has gotten).

This article makes Huckabee look like a beggar. I think John McCain is going to pick Joe Lieberman. It will teleport McCain to the middle and he can say that he is reaching out to Democrats.

Great combination:

Keen military pride + religious fanatic = ?

Irrelevant what Huckabee wants since we will have a democrat in the white house!

The Democrats would welcome Mike Huckabee as John McCain's running mate. Considering his history of advocating requiring teaching creationism in Arkansas public schools and declaring that gay people should be quarantined because they (not the HIV virus) represented a public health hazard, he'd be one more example of just how out of touch the Republicans are with America.

Agree with smegma cheesecake, Huckabee's tasteless and over the line joke at the recent NRA meeting wasn't very funny at all and he should not be considered for the number 2 spot.

Huckabee must really want the Pres. post (but, will accept the VP) because remember when Chuck Norris, who supports Huck said McCain was TOO OLD.? Huck is secretely thinking & hoping somehow he'll get to be Pres. & he( Huck) likes the cleb status & being out there on the stage cracking STALE & INAPROPRIATE jokes to a captive audience. I don't think McCain will offer it to him.

Tayuh May 18th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Cnn.. i demand that you publish my comments!

That's hilarious!

Back to the topic. This is a win/lose proposition. I think it would only shift voters with a net-zero effect. Many will move to McCain/Huckabee because of the ticket while driving away an equal amount who would oppose that ticket.

Yes do and see what will happen. Hint: previous blog.

no way.

mccain and jc watts

gets young vote, conservative vote and black vote.

unstoppable.

I pray to GOD you're McRAT's VP running mate. We will EAT YOU UP with your NRA Racist comments.

McRAT..... I mean McCain please select Huckabee.... PLEASE PLEASE PLASE!!!! I AM BEGGING YOU OLD MAN! PLEASE DO SOMETHING THIS STUPID AND AS SOON AS YOU DO I WILL POP OPEN MY CHAMPAIGN BOTTLE AND CELEBRATE JUST ON THE NEWS.

THIS IS INDEED GREAT NEWS FOR THE DEMOCRATS!

Let him be VP ...2 losers together... Republicans.. it is inevitable that that GOP is sinking..... and come November... I hope you guys have a paddle!

Mike "lousy joke" Huckabee and George W. McSame?
Why not?

Go OBAMA! crush those fools

Smart thing to say..I wouldn't mind Mike as V.P..He is a Republican but still smarter then Obama and he is big time down to earth even thou he does say dumb things when he trying to be funny.
Clinton or McCain 08 not NObama/Wright

Why all this whoha about who is going to be the president and vice president. It wasdecided along time ago by the powers that be. If anyone honestly believes that Bush won the last election then they live in a fantasy land. Why all this precious money is spent on primary's that mean nothing is a shame. That money can be better spent else where in America. The election of the president in this country is a sham and we the people have let it happen. We need another Boston Tea Party. More taxes are levied on us and no candidate can change that. All our jobs have been sent to other countries and we still buy the products. We let the unions ruin our economy, hmm, maybe thats why are jobs are gone. We are sheep and we just follow along. Think real hard, who do you think big companies with deep pockets want in office?

If this is the ticket, then I will have to vote for the Democratic ticket. There is one person that bugs me more than Hillary, and it is Huckabee.

If he is on the ticket I will not vote for any of the candidates.

Remembering Robert Kennedy, do we really know who shot him? And I would love to see how any of these people would react if a gun was pointed at them!!!!! Yeah, right. If he wasn't thinking something stupid, he wouldn't have said something stupid. Barack needs to be extra careful.

i dont know why republican gov.like to fight wars everytimes. instead of try to make a peace to the world. u are fighting arab peoples instead to leave them to go on their way . and just protect your own country and your peoples bcus those peoples they ready to die any time any day. death is notting to them. if mcain become a president i think it will worse morethan bush. bcus i can see in is eyes and hand full of human blood. and those spirit of death peoples will not let him rest. i will advise old mcain fighting is notting u will be just waisting money and life of innocent peoples. mc cain or clinton or obama who ever be president. stop fighting try to make a peace. fighting is notting. only make u waiste money millions of lifes. if any elected president want to fight a war.or like a war the first thing u have to do let all your familys lead a war and then american troops will follow them if they kill 5 to 10 any us president familys that;s the time he will know that war is not good. dont keep ur sons in the room and be sending another person sons to face a war. pls make peace

this guy must be dreaming,after his dumb gun joke.

Huckabee sucks.... he is suppose to be a former pastor.. he is no better than REV WRIGHT!.....

McCain/Huckabee with FairTax deal will be UNSTOPPABLE in the South and might as well be the winning ticket the GOP needs now. The best show GOP can put out will be McCain/Huckabee with FairTax model.

Any other scenario will be difficult for GOP to come even close to Obama IMO

Please, please put a racist on the ticket. We're begging you.

John McCain, please make Mike Hackabee your VP and kiss the presidency a very good bye. A good advise, make Condo Rice your VP and that will be a dream team a winning team.

I have said it and you must do it.

WHY? Because that is the only way.

Mike Huckabee,

you will paid for what you have said about Senator Barack Obama

you will see what will happen to you soon

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…………………..
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Thank you for that stupid brainless rant in ALL CAPS Mrs. Stupidity! Don't you think that if you and all your Hillarity supporters don't support Obama in November that we Obama supporters will do the same to her in 2012? You don't think ahead much do ya.. If it is perceived that he loses because of "so-called" Democrats like you not voting for him, we WILL make sure Hillary does NOT win in 2012. It's a double-edged sword so you better start thinking more than one day ahead at a time. Idiotic woman.

Obama '08

McCain, pick Gov. Sanford from SC. Huckabee's worthless. If he's the VP, I'm voting for Bob Barr.

Sen. McCain Wants To Be President
Check-out his unpresidential credentials... Mc Cain is a traitor to his own country.....

Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from a religious conviction." –Blaise Pascal

"after your stupid rascist gun joke, even my dog can't have you as his veepee!"

Well, don't let him eat the REPO dog food either.

Even mickey mouse knows better never to crack jokes about a gun being pointed at barack obama which makes him useless to me personal that mike huckabee talking about number two spot. Probably he never read the signs better americans don't like you "MIKE" go back to the south with your buddy chuck norris go shoot running deers or something you're a loser.

YES.WE.CAN
OBAMA "08

After your comment about Obama ducking a bullet....you have NERVE!!!!!

Why is it you Republicans can't talk about what you are going to do instead of smear, smear, smear and racist comments like you made?

Oh, I forgot one 'FEAR! FEAR! FEAR!.

Never fly, but then again, why would anyone in their right mind want to be McCain's VP in this election? The Republicans cannot win, even with the ineptitude of the Democratic National Committee, which seems determined to undermine their candidates at every opportunity.
Go Hillary!

Very very mean bad joke from a man of God. He can contribute to the full list of loss for McSameBush.

Is it about how much one wants the presidency or how much one has given for one's country?

Americans for McCain '08

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!

I would like to see Romney,Crist,or Pawlenty.I like Huckabee,but I think maybe Romney would be best.

I wonder if he is a good enough shot or does the NRA need to train him to a higher level of competency.he could get practice by shooting at the head of the IRA .

400 people have been gunned down in Chicago the past 3 months, right in Obama's backyard. Don't you think he ought to start negotiating with gang leaders before he takes on Ahmadinejad and Kim Jong? Let's see what he can do.

Oh yes, I have to add to my above comments that if Huckabee joined the McCain ticket, all hispanics would immediately be behind the Democratic Ticket. This would seal the deal for Democrats.

HUCKABEE IS SNEAKY AND DEVIOUS. IF YOU WATCH THE CLIP OF HIS GUN JOKE, YOU WILL REALIZE THE JOKE WAS STAGED AND PRE-PLANNED. THE TIMING OF HIS RESPONSE TO THE NOISE IN THE HALLWAY, SEEMS LIKE A ON QUE RESPONSE. TOTALLY PRE -PLANNED, ORCHESTRATED, AND A DIRTY LOW DOWN ATTEMPT AT CHEAP HUMOR.

As a Democrat I would love to see Huckabee run under McCain, this guarantees a Democratic Victory! Especially after Huckabees joke about shooting Obama AND how he claims to be a “Christian� but one, supports this unjust war, two, does not support programs set up to help the less fortunate and three, makes hateful jokes. Great choice McCain!

I think McCain should consider Hillary as arunning mate. Two real patriots who both love their country in heart and in public and would not compromise national .secuirty.

This will beat Obama-Ayers ticket anyday.

who the hell he thinks he is? Would somebody like him wanted to be Obama's VP, Obama had been from all fronts "fired" (up)! Stop the SHOW and GET REAL!

from abroad, with love

go Obama

It don't make any difference who McCain pick.

We have DEMOCRATS who say they won’t vote for OBAMA, but we have just as many REPUBLICANS. who say they will. Just something to think about for you CLINTON SUPPORTS who won’t support OBAMA.

It sounds like an EVEN TRADE TO ME, except the cross over REPUBLICANS is getting the better part of the deal. Just my 2 cents or 1.

Now is the time to SHANK HANDS, KISS and make up to get ahead of the game.

Obama 08!

McCain has my vote no matter who his running mate is. I would love to see Huckabee on the ticket.

This would be a big mistake and would never happen.

Neither one of these guys are republican. They are "new age" democrats who love socialism and hih taxes.

I GOT IT.

HUCKAHATE CAN BE THE DEVIL'S MATE.

He would have to be John McInsane to even consider it. Ronald McDonald would be a better choice for VP, and considerably less clownish.

ILL VOTE FOR HIME IF HILLARY IS NOT THE LEADER OR THE DEM TICKET I DONT LIKE THE BLACK GUY .

Great,

Just what we need to Medicaid approved seniors on the ticket who both are racist, anti-gay, anti-civil rights, anti feminine and pro Bush/Cheney copycats. Just look at the Republican rhetoric against Obama just the past week alone being spewed between Bush, McCain and now Huckabee with his Obama fell to the floor because he was shot nonsense when addressing the NRA. That's just typical Republican Redneck Rhetoric that apparently the American people have grown to be fed up with. Haven't you GOP idiots lost enough elections to realize this tactic doesn't work anymore or playing race baiting games isn't gonna cut it. You three are linked with a president who has the worse approval rating out of all the presidents who's ever served in the history of this nation since the rating was invented and trying to run and hide from his dismal work as President won't save you, nor Obama bashing. See ya, wouldn't want to be ya GOP GOOP.

COM ON FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.

STAND UP WHITE FOLKS, AGAINST THIS KIND OF HATE.

DON'T LET THESE PEOPLE DIRTY ALL OF US.

MOST, MOST & MOST OF US ARE NOT THIS VILE SCUM.

Huckabee has said repeatedly that his understanding of the war on terror is grounded in his background in theology. This is not a man equipped to be the second in command. His moral views make him ill-suited for representing his constituents. It's clear that he's homophobic (he's compared homosexuals to necrophiliacs and as much as it pains some of you homosexuals do deserve representation under our government), and it's not entirely obvious that he's not a racist. It is clear from his latest remarks that he, like McCain, is a child that could not represent us well internationally. Bad enough that McCain sang 'Bomb, bomb Iran'. Worse that after that gaff and with the benefit of hindsight, Huckabee thinks that this was funny and not inappropriate.

Wouldn't it be nice to have serious adults run this country for a change?

Mr Huckabee, I used to be a fan because I thought you were different but, you have dissappointed many of us. Your Loss Sir, your big Loss...

Yeah, his is a good choice for McCain. The problem is this is a bad year for Repub, no matter who is VP.

Isn't Huckabee's "humorous" comment about threatening the life of a presidential candidate a matter for the CIA? Oh wait, I forgot, these are Repub;icans who leave Blacks to die on rooftops in Katrina. The CIA under Bush is investigating REALLY important things, like how Cheney DIDN't outst agent Valerie Plame.
FOR 100 MORE YEARS IN IRAQ , AND $100 MORE DOLLARS FOR GAS – VOTE REPUBLICAN!!

Political suicide for McCain if he were to pick Huckabee at this time. Huckabee's joke about Obama would be a gift that keeps on giving for the Democrats. Even the NRA would be front and center about having to reject Huckabee or they would be seen as racist and wanting guns to shoot people instead of for hunting.

Huckabee wants to change the constitution which may win some conservative votes that won't go out and vote for McCain, but will do a great service to the Democrats to help them reconcile their differences rather quickly. Women would join forces immediately for womens right to choose. With McCain's age factor, his VP selection will be a major factor in this race.

McCain, Huckabee and default Hillary supporters are a laughing stock in the eyes of the world.....Uneducated, Racist, Pathetic......

Sure let's have McCain add the man who would have the Constitution re-written in God's word rather than the words of man. If you're not a devout Christian – tough luck.

O LORD, HOW IS IT THAT A PREACHER CAN THINK THIS WAY.

THE HEAVENS & EARTH WOULD HAVE BECOME ONE,

IF JEREMIAH WRIGHT HAD SAID THAT ABOUT WARBUCKS.

Smegma-

He's already apologized for that and even admitted it to not being funny. But let's be prejudiced because made an off-hand comment. That okay, sweetie?

if McCain wants a crack at this Presidency...he better not put a Evangelical like Hucakabee on the ticket. That conservative of a ticket is a sure LOSS in America. There' s more left and middle folks than far rights.

Huckabee on McCain:

“I think he's the right person for America. I think he has the kind of seasoning and maturity that this country needs.�

Cut the lousy jokes, Mr. Huckabee.

Hmmm – might be better than a Mormon with several wives being in the WH with McShame the womanizer. What a den that would be !!!!!!!

Well, unlike some of you, I've looked into his comments and saw the context of what he meant (I'm sure some of you did, too, but the negative part just sounded too good for you) and he's a good man. Even if you don't care for Huckabee, please admit he would bring a lot to a McCain ticket. He's young (for politics) and charming, would bring conservatives to the moderate McCain, the evangelicals, the South, etc.

I will also say this. Huckabee really was respectful to McCain during the primary season. They got along on and offstage and there were a couple times where Huck would sing his praises onstage.

This is awesome! Sucking up to John McCain?
This will ensure the Republican's defeat in November. McCain will lose all his independents and they will flock to either Obama or Clinton if he selects Huckabee as VP.
Btw, I'm a Hillary supporter but I would NEVER vote for McCain over Obama. Let's bring the Democrat party together – I'm hoping for an Obama/Clinton ticket but even if that doesn't happen, we canNOT afford four more years of GWB's policy people.
Don't vote McCain over any Democrat! EVER!

Let old Huck run with McCain America can TWO idiots for the price of one. What a great deal!

Ha....Who was it that said if you cant stand the heat get out of the kitchen? It was the woman who should of stayed home and baked cookies. I used to hate the clintons, but now I love them. Obama used to scare me, but no more. My man McCain is on the train to the white house and we can finally get some conservative values back. The clintons have divided the party and shown BO is a very flawed candidate. All these women are staying home because the ol boys wouldn't let them in the clubhouse. I'm glad they're staying home. Please do. McCain will get 2 supreme court nominees and we can finally overturn letting women murder innocent children (roe v wade). Plus I dont have to worry about my taxes going up to pay for healthcare. You want healthcare?...get a job and pay for it. I see more woman and Hillary supporters saying they wont back Obama. Good, John McCain needs your vote. I just watched 2 woman on the O'Reily show last night say because of the dnc's sexist approach to this election, they are organizing thousands of women in FL, OH, MI, and PA to actively campaign against Obama. Talk about idiots cutting off their nose dispite their face. However, I welcome it. A party divided stands no chance in November. All the congressional gains the dnc is making wont matter because a republican will still be in the white house. God Bless America.

THE FACT THAT NOT A SINGLE LEADING REPUBLICAN

CAME OUT & TRASHED THIS SCUM BAG INDICATES

THEIR COMFORT WITH HIS PHILOSOPHY.

Gomer Pyle?They really do expect to lose.

ExDem, if John McCrazy can joke about his age, then we can. He's old...there's no denying that fact. Even he said he was REALLY OLD. To me, McCrazy in the White House will be starting where Ronnie Reagan left off. Scary.

This is great news! This will unify the Dems. Until, Hucks recent comments about shooting Obama, I was a die hard Obama or nothing voter. I was relentless in arguing why Blacks should vote for McCain if Hillary steals the nomination. When I heard Huck's comments I realized Hillary is a far better choice than McCain. And at the end of the day, Hillary supporters are going to realize the same about Obama.

What a gift to the Dems after that tasteless so called joke about a presidential candiate ducking a gun shot
Especially the likely democratic black candidate , who security may have to worry about more so than any other candidate
If Obama had come out with a remark like that his campaign would be over!!!

I hope it happens. I'll bet Obama would pick a running mate who would spank him in a debate.

On Friday May 16, 2008, while addressing The NRA, Mike Huckabee made a tasteless joke about a gun being pointed at Barack Obama. In light of what happened to Robert Kennedy 40 years ago, This is not something you joke about. For this reason, he should not be considered for Vice President

THAT MIGHT BE THE PAIR MADE IN HELL.

WARBUCKS VOTE DOWN THE MLK HOLIDAY.

AND MORON MADE VILE COMMENT ABOUT THE SAFETY

OF OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.

THE TWO AT LEAST SHARE SAME HATE PHILOSOPHY,

IF YOU CAN CALL IT THAT.

This is great news! This will unify the Dems. Until, Hucks recent comments about shooting Obama, I was a die hard Obama or nothing voter. I was relentless in arguing why Blacks should vote for McCain if Hillary steals the nomination. When I heard Huck's comments I realized Hillary is a far better choice than McCain. And at the end of the day, Hillary supporters are goinging to realize the same about Obama.

After his "joke" the other day, there is no way that McBush would give him a nod. Not from a minister who is so blatantly predjuiced.

I was a Huckabee supporter while he was running his campaign, and there is nothing i would rather see, than a McCain Huckabee ticket.

Sad that American kids feel the need to pop age jokes McCain's way. Shows the sorry state of this country when children don't respect their elders.

I hope McCain picks Huck. What a great ticket.

From a democrat's point of view this would be a great combination.
There is no way Democrats and independents would vote for this combination.
It is the only combination that would cause me to vote democratic if the Democratic Machine screws Obama out of the nomination.

McFossil and Schmuckabee?!?! Old and stupid FTL!

Looks like the end of days might actually be here.

On the upside, it just might be great for the democrats.

Cnn.. i demand that you publish my comments!

After his bad joke about Obama being aimed and ducking for cover,from a gunman.He wants be to VP,a bad joke.I hope this time as VP (a dream like his chances of winning the nomination)he is not going to shoot his friend on the face, like the current VP did since it shows they all like aiming and shooting!

Not even McCain is that stupid.

Maybe John McCrazy's running mate should be a hospital bed or a wheelchair. Hey! He's gonna need both!

And how many lobbyists have left his campaign? The number is getting high! The last one had ties to the Saudi government.

I'm at a point that it won't surprise me to find out one of John McCain's lobbyist has been in Iran for years lobbying on behalf of Halliburton, even though Dick Cheney pulled Halliburton out of Iraq two years ago.

He's a nice decent man, but I cannot see him as V.P., but
then again I cannot see McCain As Presidnet.

Well that would be nice since neither wears the flag pin they have that in common. Phoenix, AZ

They would get my VOTE!

McCain/ Huckabee would clearly be a winning ticket. Huckabee would consolidate the "solid South" for the Republicans, energizing the evangelical Christian base and fending off efforts by Obama to "redraw" the electoral map. That would leave McCain free to carry the campaign into the swing states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, and West Virginia as well as holding on to his own home base in the Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Colorada. Given a choice between Obama and McCain, the Clinton-Reagan Democrats will vote for McCain, who has a clear path to gaining the 270 electoral votes needed to win.

kiss up huckabee that sounds good.....

Oh man, I really really hope Huckabee does become McCain's running mate. Having that nutjob on the ticket will ensure the decimation of the Republicans this fall.

If he runs with McShame, he's no man of God. Check McCain's history at the following web-site. No Wonder He was REJECTED in 2000 !!

Wake up and educate yourselves before it is too late – he was rejected in 2000 for MANY reasons

http://www.usvetdsp.com/story22.htm

Educate yourselves before it is too late !!!!!!!

The nail in McCain's coffin!!! Go for it!

Huckabee sucks..... a bi racist preacher and a war monger.... what's next!

So much for McCain's appeal to moderate independents in November!

Used to think you were a decent man, but the way in which you joked, and the dissmissively apoligized made me change my mind. It's funnt how when we want a piece of that power, how quickly our true colors come out. Another example of the same old Washington politics at play here.

Who cares? Birds of the same feather, flocks together....they are on the loosing side.

“There's no one I would rather be on a ticket with than John McCain,� the former Arkansas governor said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.�

This guy must be a real genious if you ask me! McCain is the only GOP candidate left, there is no other ticket to be on...

Sure he can, right after he makes sure some crazy shoots at Obama...it's a joke...yeah sure.

*Dualing banjos plays quietly in the distance*

Hmm, seems like another candidate that will say or do anything for a bit of political power. At least McCains jokes are funny so maybe Huckabee can learn something there.

Just what McCain needs to ensure his defeat. I saw Huckabee on Meet the Press. He made a comment that McCain is the best person to be president. Then what the heck did he waste all those delegates for when he thought McCain was the best person. Just what the U.S. needs; an old man and a preacher. God save us all.

McCain has to have a running mate – LIKE IT OR NOT!
If you don't like like it – go elsewhere!

Rev. Hagee also wants to be McCrazy's running mate. Why are the right wing religious wackos gravitating to him? Oh wait. I know. Nevermind.

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…………………..

Now that Huckabee has brought up the subject of someone pointing a gun at Obama, we've got a big problem. You don't do that in a country that has shot four of its Presidents and tried a lot more. We need more protection for Barack and Michelle.

Sharon Minnesota
Hillary or McShame
Terry in Fl
Tom
Gary
Shelia
An American in Canada

Everyone, please ignore these people. They are about as much as a democrat as Rush Limbaugh. They spew hate on every single blog including this one about the health of a long time democrat. If that's not eveidence that they are not true democrats then I don't know what is. They continue to say that they are life long democrats and if not Hillary then McCain, but they are liars. They are not democrats and if they are then we don't need them and their hate in this party. They laugh at the Huckabee joke and then make fun of Kennedy's health? Again, they are republicans drumming up fear and stirring the pot. Get LOST!!!

I think this guy seems like a nice man, but he is to maniac. He compeard gay people too criminals (seen on web from CNN video some month ago), is too much into looking down at people who dont have a religious faith and now the last "kill Obama" joke. Even if he is moderate in other issues and is good on debates he is just too extreme and crazy for a vp spot. He is one of those that make Wright look moderate.

That is wonderful! Good luck! Please start tomrrow!

To which the audience responds....

YEEEEEEEHAAAAAAWWWWW!