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Huckabee is a lackluster Candidate.

It is no wonder why Democrats hope for his Nomination.

He would fit right into a Liberal Democrat Race…

Is the Huckabee Campaign a sign of the failure of Conservative Pundits?

Is the Huckabee presence a symbol of the inept ability of all Conservatives?

How could Conservatives possibly not grasp the power of tax reduction, low spending, being firm with criminals, empowering National Defense, an engaged foreign policy?

Huckabee has none of these qualities…

Seems we all have failed to present the basis of Conservative beliefs to the many who now call themselves ‘Conservative’.

Isn’t it odd to see those who consider themselves ‘Reagan Conservatives’ embrace the nonsense of isolationist denial?

Some suggest Huckabee is strong on Conservative Principles?

Is that the exploitation of someone else’s religious identity?

What exactly has Huckabee done, besides offer an expression?

What did he implement in a serious manner, that helped the pro-life agenda in ARK as Governor?

What did Huckabee do to defend traditional Marriage, that Romney did in MASS?

I actually sense some Conservative Radio hosts are afraid to discuss the concern of a Huckabee Candidacy, because they are afraid of losing some audience.

I credit NRO, and the fine Authors of Powerline, for their ability to try to objectively analyze the GOP Candidates.

I am surprised the the level of vitriol PL has shown for Huckabee.  He may be strong on some areas, and weak on others, but I don’t see how he is “wrong” on the war on terror.  Is he calling for immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq? Is he complaining about wiretaps of Al Qaeda?  Is he calling for unconditional dialogue with Iran?

Mike Huckabee’s ability to capture the imagination of social conservatives, who are a significant part of the conservative coalition, is not something that should be dismissed so handily.  Huck’s ability to gather in the rest of the coalition, as well as independents, with his positive message, is something that at least requires further reflection.

Charlie IL - 14 December 2007 05:33 PM

I am surprised the the level of vitriol PL has shown for Huckabee.  He may be strong on some areas, and weak on others, but I don’t see how he is “wrong” on the war on terror.  Is he calling for immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq? Is he complaining about wiretaps of Al Qaeda?  Is he calling for unconditional dialogue with Iran?

Mike Huckabee’s ability to capture the imagination of social conservatives, who are a significant part of the conservative coalition, is not something that should be dismissed so handily.  Huck’s ability to gather in the rest of the coalition, as well as independents, with his positive message, is something that at least requires further reflection.

I did not read any vitriol.

Huckabee would be a disaster and the reasons have been clearly explained on PL.

Huckabee is another “compassionate conservative” just like Bush.

He is going to fail, it is just a question of how soon. I hope it is before the nomination, not after.

Charlie IL - 14 December 2007 05:33 PM

I am surprised the the level of vitriol PL has shown for Huckabee.  He may be strong on some areas, and weak on others, but I don’t see how he is “wrong” on the war on terror.  Is he calling for immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq? Is he complaining about wiretaps of Al Qaeda?  Is he calling for unconditional dialogue with Iran?

Mike Huckabee’s ability to capture the imagination of social conservatives, who are a significant part of the conservative coalition, is not something that should be dismissed so handily.  Huck’s ability to gather in the rest of the coalition, as well as independents, with his positive message, is something that at least requires further reflection.

You miss the point. This is someone who is not above dressing-up the truth when it is expedient politically. He claimed he had the theology degree, now we find out he not only doesn’t have one but that he attended a seminary only briefly. He told CNN he had nothing to do with the release of Wayne DuMond--whereas documents show he pushed for the man’s release. This is a regular pattern with this candidate.

Charlie IL - 14 December 2007 05:33 PM

Mike Huckabee’s ability to capture the imagination of social conservatives, who are a significant part of the conservative coalition, is not something that should be dismissed so handily.  Huck’s ability to gather in the rest of the coalition, as well as independents, with his positive message, is something that at least requires further reflection.

It has me reflecting that maybe I need to be a part of another “coalition,” and I have voted GOP for 23 years, my entire adult life.

Any competitors looking for a campaign gimmick might start popping in and out at Huckabee rallies dressed as a big smiling cat labeled “theology degree"…

It appears that what we have here, folks, is another huckster from Arkansas. Is this what we really need?

If he doesn’t have a theology degree just what are his degrees/degree?  Does he actually have any?

This guy is a total, complete trainwreck.  I am a reformed democrat who changed after 9/11.  I turned to the republicans because I thought they were really tough on defense and national security, which I think we sorely need.  That is the main issue for me and I consider many of the remaining issues to be purely secondary.  Huckabee is as light as cork on national security and does not understand most of it.  If this party nominates Huckabee, however, I cannot vote for him.  I believe that he is manipulative and fundamentally dishonest—the “apology” to Romney was a joke after he clearly planted the seeds to poison Romney again to any and all evangelicals.  That was not a casual comment and it infuriated me, even though I am not a Romney supporter.  So if this party is so stupid as to nominate this guy and Obama gets the nod for the democrats, I would consider voting for Obama for two reasons:  First, they are exactly the same on national security; and second, at least Obama is smarter.

This Gomer is going to crash soon. It will be fun to watch. Almost as much fun as watching the other Arkansas traveler implode.

Pagliacci - 14 December 2007 06:19 PM

Charlie IL - 14 December 2007 05:33 PM

Mike Huckabee’s ability to capture the imagination of social conservatives, who are a significant part of the conservative coalition, is not something that should be dismissed so handily.  Huck’s ability to gather in the rest of the coalition, as well as independents, with his positive message, is something that at least requires further reflection.

It has me reflecting that maybe I need to be a part of another “coalition,” and I have voted GOP for 23 years, my entire adult life.

I agree. I could not vote for the man. It would be like voting for a Democrat. He talks like a Democrat and he governed exactly as a Democrat.

This guy lies almost as well as Bubba and just as easily.

Huckabee’s record on taxes, spending, and nanny-state programs is anything but conservative.

His lying about his qualifications hardly does credit to his professed Christianity, and neither does his habit of accepting luxurious gifts from supporters and those doing business with the state while he was Governor.

I’m pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, and against banning religious expression from the public square.  But I am also conservative on foreign policy, tax policy, growth of government, & etc.  I cannot imagine so many of my Christian brethren will be fooled, in the end, by another slick-talking huckster from Arkansas.

Huckabee, as suggested, never graduated from Southwestern. While there he more than likely pursued a Master of Divinity, which is a professional degree, not an academic or theological degree. And if this self proclaimed theological scholar knows as much about Islamo-fascists as he does Mormonism, God help us all.

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Does attending only one year at a Baptist seminary make Governor Huckabee the Official Artificial Seminarian of the 2008 Presidential Primary Campaign?

The way Huck milked the misrepresentations of his (non) Theology degree says a lot about him; little of it good. What especially stands out is his vanity and the magical thinking beneath the incredibly bad judgement exposed by what he has done here. This is the same character defect of willful self-deception and malignant judgement that released a known violent rapist to rape and murder again. How many red flags do we need to get the message on Huckabee?