"I hope it will be a person with a solid record and solid convictions on the foundation issues."

"Solid Convictions?" Sounds like another Huck religious test. In other words: Anyone but that rascal Mitt the Mormon!

Pick Romney, he'll eat Biden for lunch.

GO on your knees and thank God Mr. Huckabee.

If Huckabee's claims are correct (and I have no grounds/reasons to believe otherwise), let's see how much media attention/focus is going to be given to the fact that the "runner-up" of the republican primary (who effectively derailed the Romney campaign with his Iowa victory), was never even vetted/considered for vp!!

Can we say in advance — "Double standard?!?"

If you vote republican, you've either had your head stuck in the sand for the last eight years or it was up your ….

who cares about mike huckabee that guy is so orthodox he cant even have sugar..boring losers and the gop

It does not matter. There is no reason to elect McCain. If its Lieberman, there would be a revolt (because he's not sufficiently revolting) and if its Romney, change their name to the "Hopelessly Square And Clueless Party".

Let us all say AMEN!!!!

Michelle, grow up and go feed your elephant! Eight years of Bush/Cheney Hell on earth. Bush and Cheney did nothing about abortion, lots of washington talk but no action. You and millions like you bought into Bush's lies and deceipt in 2000 and 2004 and you are still spouting the GOP talking points. Take that log out of your own eye before you start on the speck in mine.

Obama in a tight race, but President nonetheless.

Here's the thing. McCain ran in 2000. Did he try again in 2004? Maybe before 2000?

If the American people didn't think he was good enough then (and that Bush was better!), why didn't they elect him then? Is he like fine wine? Does he get better with age?

whoever hacked in my computer and typed the last 3 comments needs to observe one's privacy!!!

Huckabee would have been a bad fit, anyhow.

Romney or Pawlenty is the likely choice. Romney seems to have the greater name recognition and the conservative cred. Problem is, the many evangelicals (read: Southerners) don't trust Mormons.

The problem with Pawlenty is that he's relatively unkown outside of Minnesota and educating the electorate on Pawlenty would sap valuable resources that McCain can ill afford.

As long as the "social conservative" base insists on an abortion litmus test, Ridge and Lieberman are untouchable.

Whoever, John McCain picks for his VP, he's got a tough road to hoe coming out of Minneapolis.

I'd like to see a McCain-Ridge ticket. That'd certainly shake up the electoral map a bit…………..

They should use Romney's soundbites against McCain whether he chooses him or not.

2 can play that game.

Maybe we can use Huckabees too!

I feel the faint stirrings of hope…we need Obama, Biden, Clinton(s), and everyone to keep the momentum going..and take back our country from the pillagers who have controlled it's future for too long…
go-bama!

This headline reads as though Huckabee didn't want to be his VP. I wonder how many turned down the offer of being VP? I wonder who (other than McCain) has sold thier soul?

I certainly wish Huckabee would have been on McCain's ticket. As a lifelong Republican who has never voted for anyone on the national ticket except a Republican, and am totally committed to Obama Biden 08, I would love that my vote for Obama would count in Utah. I think there is a real chance that Arizona and Utah may be the only states that McCain carries. With Huckabee, obviously he would have no chance to carry Utah.

If it's not Huckabee for VP, then I have no reason to support a Republican ticket this election. Mike Huckabee represents the America I believe in, no other candidate has earned my vote!

Mike Huckabee was the best hope for our nation.

"Tim Pawlenty? His name sounds like a high-fiber breakfast cereal".

who cares…we vote for the president, not the VP

Thank God, "Huck" won't be on the ticket……McCain won't win with a bible thumping goober VP

Obama is a bunch of hot air. Charles, I doubt you went from being a Huckabee supporter to Obama (Mr. I believe in killing babies as they are being born). What, you just abandoned every standard that you ever had? He is a horrible person and I am ashamed of anyone who falls for his lies. Then again, in this nation Britney Spears is a mega star so I guess its what you can expect from easily led people.

Sad Sad. Boring McCain with Boring Pawlenty. I'm glad Huckabee is not on the ticket, because this Republican knows when we're going to lose. After watching Obama tonight, McCain has no chance. Oh well I guess I will wait until 2012 for a true conservative like Mike. I may vote for McCain… thats it big maybe. He's definitely not getting my money nor work thats for sure.

Good. If a man is called to be a pastor, he has no business doing anything but that.

Huckabee is the quintessential "right-wing leftist", as I like to call them. Someone who claims to be on the Right, but clings to the philosophy of the Left. Good riddance, and don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya.

Now it's time for someone who is truly on the Right to take the reigns in the Republican Party. Unfortunately it's probably not McCain. But until the day comes when the Republicans abandon their love of collectivism and collectivist morality, I suppose it's a "lesser-of-two-evils" vote this November.

Hmmmmmm, maybe Leonard Peikoff could be persuaded to run? He'd have my vote!

Huckabee is a good man. I guess this means the Sec. of Lookin' good is in the top two.

The Mac had two decades in office……here we are; period! Let's see what a top education and distance from big money can do in office?

Obama!

Bush should be charged for war crimes. Unfortunately, Republicans, McCain is Bush!! Hopefully enough people see this in him and then there is no need to choose a VP. Take care of our people. Vote OBAMA

Okay, the convention is over… as is Obama's presidential hopes. Good night Barack… nice knowing you… NOT!

Obama won't win because he's black and doesn't make any sense.
why is everyone staring at me??

I don't really care. Obama is the BEST! My interpretation of the stage in Denver was that it resembled an American temple where the American People offered up their testimonies, their stories, their struggles, their heartaches and submitted Barack Obama to God as our leader of choice for the United States of America! We need change now! We need Barack Obama!

I'm gay and eat cat placentas so I'm voting obamination all the way. I enjoy being on the losing side. This will make me happy …

As one who would probably be more inclinded to support McCain I have to admit that McCain has a tough act to follow…..will McCain be able to put together as moving a speech as Obama…..hard to imagine he can……I don't think Al Gore helped Obama however….water levels are rising all around the world ? If they were they'd be doing so universally…..take a walk down to New York habour…..is water now running down the streets ? Gore is up to his big fibs again and sadly you had a whole stadium of people probably believing him…..why ? Because he's s democrat and how can a democrat be wrong ?

Are bumper sticker slogans all you Democrats can come up with?

I've heard nothing of substance other than catchphrases bashing Republicans.

For John McCain there is only one thing to do if he becomes a President - Start new wars and benefit from it. Put American people in more debt and poverty. This is confirmed, gaurenteed..
He's done it 90% of the time with Bush. I think he will be a much worse leader than George Bush.
Mike Huckabee - all he knows is Bible. I think it is a disgrace, that religion, belief, family are brought into politics now a days.
Does John and Mike think that they are more blessed by God than the Democratic candidates and all the Americans voting for Democrats. Then how come the Blessed One : George Bush was responsible today for deaths of over 4000 American troops and tens of thousands Injured, tens of thousands of Iraqi civilian deaths?? God doesn't want that… we all know that ..this is just 1 more scare tactic
Who has the right to talk about God's judgement?
All you have to think right now is about your family, job, home.. By voting Republican, you wont be blessed with a million dollar lotto.. Infact there are good chances, you may be punished with a Job loss or Foreclosure.
So Wake the…Up
Obama laid out his plan..150 Billion spent for this country to create new Energy and new Jobs. He will try to fill all the budget gaps that the republicans have left for us and it will be a tough job. Better 8 years than 12 years of War, Poverty, Job Loss, Home Foreclosures..
OBAMA (2008 -16)

Mike Huckabee is the only Republican for which I would ever consider voting, but I'm glad it's not him. With Huck out, the entire south is in play. The real conservatives can't stand McCain and most would never vote for Obama, so they'll stay home or vote for Barr.

Huckabee isnt the VP?!? Im shocked! ………

Thank God,
I wouldn't want someone who rejects basic tenets of science on any presidential ticket. Never again.

My guess is that McCain now sees Romney as trying too hard to "be the VP nominee" over the past few weeks and resents him for that.

My hope is that McCain chooses Lieberman. He has real experience being the VP on a losing ticket.

Mike got millions of votes but isnt on the ticket. But why? Because John didn't like the truth.

I'm Barack Obama, and I approve this message.

McCain has a short list of bad VP's . First the guy from Minnesota inexperienced and no charisma, didn't the bridge fall down under his watch? Then we have Lieberman the "Confused Democrat", don't forget Ridge the pro-life candidate who the Rush Limbaugh's of the party will picket and for the most funny of all the choices Mitt Romney the plastic Morman remember how close to punches he and McCain came to at the debate !

It's a shame that Huckabee won't be the VP pick, he would have been the best selection for McCain. I just pray that McCain picks someone other than the flip flopper Romney.

Huckabee is a goofus and aside from moral issues like abortion and same sex marriage, I'm not even really sure he's intellectually conservative. I'd like to see a Mac and Mitt ticket.

Republicans=Dumb=Ridiculous+Very ignorant people

Mitt Romney VP 2008-12 President 2012-2020

Yehaaw!!

How dare McCain arrogantly refuse to even vett Mike Huckabee, ignore the millions of Huckabee voters. What a sore winner! Petty, petty. If McCain can't bring the party together I am going to vote for Obama!

MN person here who is afraid that the candidate is going to Pawlenty. What a sad comment for the US that he is all that the GOP can come up with…not that it matters, given Obama's sure win in November.

We in MN, however, would be happy to be rid of the "P."

I don't think anyone cares who the R VP is though. With all the republican spin about what an "egomaniac" Obama was to move to Invesco Field, the fact is, he filled Invesco. McCain is having problems filling a 12,000 seat venue.

nobody likes a looooooser

Bush = NO judgment, NO experience
Cheney = Long-time member of Washington
Standing with Joe Biden, Obama is just another version of Bush.
Change you believe in? NO YOU DON'T!!!!!!!

Huckabee was the only true conservative and he is a good man. It's a sad day when someone with such greatness is forced to step aside.

Mike, I like you. You are too good to be connected with McCain. You were the only one I was afraid might give us a problem because you were the only one that was REAL. I might not agree with you 50% of the time but you're a heck of alot better than anyone else they got! And that's the truth. Thanks Mike, I hope good things come your way!!

President Obama - I absolutely adore you, your family, your friends, your VP pic, just every single that you stand for. I see the monument now. I JUST LOVE YOU. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!
MY SON THANKS YOU!!!

and he said, as the great ship sank only splintered wood and panicked rats remained….the only thing John McCain can say is…..GOOD BYE!!!

I'm freaked out by the fact that he relies so heavily on religion in his decision/policy making, but otherwise, I think he's a good guy. Probably would have made a good choice.

Romney seems like a total psychopath. I can't stand the way he turns into an 8 year old whenever a reporter or an opponent contradicts him and doesn't swallow his fantasy whole. It seems psychologically unhealthy.

With Huckabee out, I can still vote Republican. If McCain had chosen Huckabee, I would have voted Democrat.

I disagree with everything that man says, but he seems like a great person.

Who cares? The Republicans and neocons are finished. Americans want their country back and Obama is just the man to make it happen. NO WAY. NO HOW. NO McCAIN.

No kidding. We figured that out quite some time ago.

DID YA KNOW. . .MANY REPUBLICAN'S ARE COMING OVER TO VOTE FOR OBAMA!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

My friends, for 5 years McCain didn't even vet Cheney, even though he would been McCain's first choice for VP. That is because John McCain was in a jail, as a Vietnam POW.

With Obama getting his internet funds from the Middle East and McCain making HORRIBLE decisions on his VP pick, it is hard not to write in a candidate.

No one thought you were going to be the choice Mike, but thanks for the heads up. My question is who asked if you were going to be?

Mr. Huckabee it speaks volumes of your character, integrity and value system that McCain would NOT consider you for the VP slot. Many Republicans are avoiding the Republican convention because McCain is such bad news. Even Calif. Governor Arnold Swartznegger is claiming he won't attend the Republican convention because the state legislature hasn't approved a budget. Of course, it never stopped Arnold from leaving the state before. Heck the first year he was in office the same thing happened and he went on vacation to Austria!

Count your blessing Mr. Huckabee. McCain is political poison.

I didn't know he was being considered. I don't care anyway. Just wondering if this blog will get more than 25 comments.

I don't agree too much with Huck's policies but I think he is a good guy and I really do like him personally. A straight-shooter is right on.

Failing to seriously consider Huckabee will probably turn out to be a mistake on McCain's part. I realize that he makes economic conservatives unhappy, but no single candidate appeals to all factions of a major party. The GOP faces an opponent with a highly motivated base and campaign activists this electoral cycle. The only candidates for president during the primary season who remotely had this effect on Republican suppporters were Huckabee and Ron Paul (admittedly with widely divergent sets). Obviously, Paul isn't a plausible VP choice, but Huckabee could have been, and would have maximized turnout amongst religious conservatives. In a close election, this might have helped McCain's cause. It's hard to imagine Romney or Pawlenty contributing near as much from the #2 spot.

There should be a retirement age for the office of the president of the US …………….70

Huckabee is McCain's only chance to win

He will be the janitor at the White House.. He's trash like McCain, Catchers Mitt Romney, All the Repulsicans..

GOP said Obama's speech was misleading??? McCain is lock step with Bush on the misleading front. Bush misled us into an Illegal war.. McCain is a liar, a junkie and a womanizer and a racist.

A vote for McCain is a vote for World War 3.. Mark my words!!

Huckabee is a joke. He is a has been and should go back to the bible and lie some more!!

Huckabee will be one of the reasons McCain ends up choosing Pawlenty over Romney. Huckabee's comments in recent weeks can be perceived as a threat to disparage Romeny amongst evangelicals, Huckabee's core base. McCain could not afford to disenfranchise this group. By posing this threat, Huckabee may have had an influence on this election but at the same time, has destroyed his future in the GOP.

Huckabee tried to tell America about John McCain and you voted for him anyway. Now you all see what you got. OOPS

Ya don't say! DUH!!

Did anyone really care?!

That's a relief.

Mike is the only straight-shooter in politics. it is a sad day.

doesn't matter, mccain can't win.

it's now time for mccain to retire… is kind are over…

Great job McCain!!! That puts the Deep South states in play for Obama!
Thanks!!

LOL…the Repugs are running from McLoser!

NO WAY….NO HOW….NO MCCAIN!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN'08/12!

Tonight before Obama started his nomination speech. I was very angry because I veiwed a letter from Huckabee stating he was not the VP, I was an avid Huckabee supporter. But now I am Happy McCain did not pick Huckabee. Cause I know now after watching Obama that McCain cannot win. I was a Huckabee supporter and probably will campaign for him in 2012., but this year, I am now an Obama supporter.

I guess that's what sucking up to McCain will get you…

Mitt Romney for VP

The "Big Tent" has plenty of holes. Traditional GOP who don't believe in Bush/McCain fiscal policy; GOP who want strength, but with integrity, grit and diplomacy, not on a mistake or go-it-alone; GOP who still believe in high values and cannot abide torture; those who think the economy is sacred; split on abortion, yet want a conservative Supreme Court… it'll be an interesting dog and pony show next week.

Too bad, because Huckabee was the only Republican candidate that had a sense of decency and who I could trust. Romney makes me want to put my wallet in my front pocket. Pawlenty makes me yawn. As for the former Democrat, weasel.

Huckabee, McCain is too old to see you. It is his lost.

Huckabee, it is time for you to take over the senate seat from AR. We need smart persons like you to get Republicans into majority in the Senate. We do not need radicals like Barack and Biden.

Amen!

Good for you Mike Huckabee - who wants to be tied to a sinking ship.

No!!!! No!!! Mr Huck…. But you will be True to your cause… You pas this way but Once…..

Considering that Huckabee's policies where crazier than Ron Paul's, I'm glad that McCain isn't tapping him for the veep spot.

Take care now. Hope Fiorina is the VP nomination…McCain would win by a landslide.

the last guy who said that (biden) became the nominee

Does this mean mike is the guy?

Sorry for YOU. But good for Barack YOU were the ONLY candidate that scared ME!! You have a bright political career I must say and I'm a Democrat

SMART MAN. . .YOU DON'T WANT TO LOSE!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12