Huckabee floats idea of sending Hillary Clinton to space
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee would be happy to see Sen. Hillary Clinton go into space.
(CNN) - Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee outlined one special plan he'd consider for NASA's exploration of space.
"Maybe Hillary can be on the first rocket to Mars," he said, referring to the Democratic presidential frontrunner.
The Republican presidential candidate responded to a question asking if more money would be put into space exploration. His witty response about Clinton generated cheers from the St. Petersburg audience and followed his description of the earthly benefits of NASA's programs.
"Whether it's the medical technologies that saved many of our lives and the lives of our families, it's the direct result from the space program," he said. "We need to put more money into space and technology exploration."
The question, posed by Steve Nielson of Denver, Colorado, asked if the candidates would commit to sending Americans to Mars by the year 2020.
Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado disagreed with Huckabee's promise and would not commit to sending anyone to Mars because, "We can't afford some things, and going to Mars is one of them."
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Neither very mature, nor very intelligent. In short, the perfect answer for a Republican crowd.
I'd rather see Hillary as the first woman on Mars vs. the first female president! This response as well as his others clearly catapulted Huckabee in this campaign. Huckabee has went head to head with the Clinton's and isn't afraid of another round.
I believe it was actually Tancredo that said "We can't afford some things, and going to Mars is one of them."
It is bad enough that you gave Paul the least amount of time to speak, but you also misquote him? Shameful journalism.
Clearly the Republicans need some counseling. Their paranoia about Hillary Clinton is unhealthy.
He must really really scared of Ms. Clinton to visualize her on another planet.
Yes ! Send her to space !
Are you sure that Ron Paul said that? I watched the entire debate and would've sworn that Paul didn't use that line about Mars. It was the bookend guy on the left, I've already forgotten his name...
Did any of them really answer the questions or did they talk in circles like lawyers always do??
I thought Tancredo responded to Huckabee, not Paul.
Let me know if you need a seat belt extender.
I think it was Tom T. that disagreed, not Paul. He's right, but I still like Huck. Fire up the rocket!
AND HUCKABEE IS SUPPOSED TO BE A CHRISTAN, AFTER WATCHING THE DEBATE ALL I SAW WAS A STAGE FULL OF GEORGE BUSH'S
It was Tom Tancredo, not Ron Paul, who said "We can't afford some things, and going to Mars is one of them."
Regardless who said it, I find it a bit ridiculous being that NASA currently only has 0.1% of the Federal budget.
The last paragraph of this article is a misprint. Ron Paul did not say this, that was Tancredo.
I thought it was a funny comment but I'm a Democrat. But, I'm more for Barack Obama and John Edwards so I guess I can agree with Huckabee.
headlines compared to stories. keep it real. you're losing viewers because of your exaggeration of what was truly said. no wonder people are looking for alternatives for news.
WRONG report. It wasn't Paul who disagreed with the idea. Idiot.
That was a completely crass and outrageous thing to say about the next President of the United States, and something he come to deeply regret. Perhaps one of her first acts as president will be to decide that Mr. Huckabee should be the one blasted off into space.
I thought it was Duncan Hunter who said send Hillary to space
Another example of a question that seems to pale in comparison to those relating to the most pressing issues facing our nation: securing our borders, fiscal responsibility & balancing our budget, ending the "wars" in Iraq & Afganistan & bringing our troops home. CNN please don't waste valuable debate time on insignificant questions! The majority of Americans want to hear about the big issues.
Actually, it was Tancredo who said we can't afford to go to Mars.
It would be better to send Mike Huckabee to Mars as it would raise the average IQ of both Earth and Mars.
Whatever you think of the former preacher/full-time nut-job's theological and (non)scientific opinions, you have to admit Hicklberry I mean Huckabee definitely stole the show tonight with grace, charm, and some of the best (at least the most) lines. Go Huckster! Another fine product of Arkansas
Yes ! Send her to space !
Posted By karen nj : November 28, 2007 11:11 pm
...tied to the OUTSIDE of the rocket.
When is Huckabee going to answer some hard questions? Love his sense of humor though.