Huckabee Says He's Thinking Of Presidential Run

WMC Stations ^ | 9/17/05

[areafiftyone]

DES MOINES, Iowa Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has opened a two-day visit to Iowa by saying he's pondering a run for the Republican presidential nomination. He said in an appearance tonight on Iowa Public Television's "Iowa Press" program that he'll make a decision in about a year.

He said, quote, "What I really want to sort through in this process is would there be something unique that I would bring to the discussion," end quote.

During his visit to Iowa, Huckabee is scheduled to meet with Republican leaders and members of the state's influential Christian Coalition. Then he plans to attend a Polk County Republican picnic tomorrow night.

Huckabee is completing his second term as governor and can't run again, leading to speculation he'll either seek the G-O-P presidential nomination or run for the U-S Senate.

Huckabee is among a large field of potential candidates who have already begun courting activists in Iowa, where precinct caucuses open the nominating season. New York Governor George Pataki was in the state earlier in the week, while Kansas Senator Sam Brownback will join Huckabee at tomorrow's G-O-P picnic.

[cmsgop]

WOW!, He is a very good guy.

[freeangel]

He may have a good band, but I don't think he's any pied piper of hamlin.

[areafiftyone]

I'm not familiar with him. He will be among a long list of people who are thinking of running.

[ncountylee]

As far as RINOs go.

[hombre_sincero]

The right rev huckster - an extreme liberal democrat that calls himself a republican.

he is FAR from being a good guy.

How many examples do you want?

Let's start with the last? He has been attacking BUSH non-stop since the day of the hurricane -- tell you something?

How about his backing illegal aliens in Arkansas and offering college to them?

More to come....!

[basil]

I really do like the guy--but he is wrong! wrong! wrong! on illegal immigrants!

Besides, do we need another 2 term governor of Arkansas in the White House--LOL!

[spectre]

Huckabee should get on with his life of serving all the people. Pasturing a large Church might be his real calling.

He's definitely not Presidential material, and unless the Illegal vote is counted, he won't come close to carring his own State.

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[spectre]

"carrying"..oops.

[freeangel]

I have a feeling that subsequent posters will fill you in on all you need to know.

[thefactor]

so, you heart huckabee?

[areafiftyone]

LOL I'm sure they will.

[billorites]

I could not be more underwhelmed than I am now with all these GOP candidates.

[Reagan Man]

Mike Huckabee for Prez? Hmmm.

Does he believe in the WOT and fighting terrorism over there and not over here? Is he pro-military? Does he support tax reform? Does he believe in limited govt and reducing govt spending? Is he pro-life and does he believ in the right to life for all humanity? Does he believe in securing the borders, punishing employers who hire illegals and halting all welfare handouts to illegals? Does he believe in nominating jurists to the USSC who believe in the Founders idea of original intent?

[hombre_sincero]

The right Rev Guv Huckabee - personal head of the Banana Republik of Arkansas he helped create --- He has also bragged that the quality of education at least hasn't gone DOWN lately. I suppose that could be a plus ??

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1457156/posts
Illegal Alien roundup provokes Huckabee scolding


http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1445929/posts
A new federal law requiring that drivers license applicants provide proof they are American citizens or legal residents drew criticism from Gov. Mike Huckabee


http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1435378/posts
Huckabee Supports Open Door Policy at LULAC Convention
Gov. Huckabee criticized an "immigration bill" (Senate Bill 206) by Republican senators Jim Holt of Springdale and Denny Altes of Fort Smith "as un-Christian, un-American, irresponsible and anti-life." The bill would have require proof of citizenship to register to vote and also force state agencies to report suspected cases of people living in the country illegally.

A LOT more of Huckabee's GOP-style governing right here on FR!

[x]

Huckabees?

[bilhosty]

Huckabee should run for President get it out of system and then run for the Senate against Mark Pryor.

[alloysteel]

What the heck, another fellow who was once governor of Arkansas announced he wanted to be President, and by golly, if he didn't get ELECTED. Of course, he never really served as president, he just occupied the Oval Office and fairly or otherwise ran the perks of that office into the ground, doncha know.

Governor Huckabee seems to be made of much better stuff, and if he presents his program right, no reason he can't catch national attention.

[since1868]

No more from Arkansas!

That sounds like a great tag line

[Gipper08]

"Does he believe in the WOT and fighting terrorism over there and not over here? Is he pro-military? Does he support tax reform? Does he believe in limited govt and reducing govt spending? Is he pro-life and does he believ in the right to life for all humanity? Does he believe in securing the borders, punishing employers who hire illegals and halting all welfare handouts to illegals? Does he believe in nominating jurists to the USSC who believe in the Founders idea of original "

YES!YES! YES! MIKE believes in all of these!
Oh wait... I mean Mike Pence..Huckabee is a Pro illegal Socialist who believes in Government!

[Jorge]

"President Huckabee" sounds WAY too goofy.

[Moonman62]

Of course, he never really served as president, he just occupied the Oval Office and fairly or otherwise ran the perks of that office into the ground, doncha know.

I thought he washed them down the sink.

[JRochelle]

I saw Mark Sanford on TV the other night and all I could think was, that guy is presidential material.

[neb52]

Yes we would go from President Cowboy to President Bubba(again) in the view point of Europeans(not that it matters, but)!

[Waywardson]

I used to think he would be a good guy, then I looked deeper into his record and talked the the Republican Assembly of Arkansas, he is a RINO. Too bad.

[neb52]

Who is Mark Sanford?

[Gipper08]

Sanford is not running.He is already helping McCain get an organization together.He couldn't win the primary anyway(Christian Right and border security types WILL not vote for him)Sanford is not conservative enough for me,however if my choices are Sanford,Giuliani,and Huckabee then I would circle the globe campaigning for Sanford.

[Gipper08]

GOV of SC. Principled deficit hawk and greatest GOV in US- but moderate on too many issues.

[Gipper08]

Are you in the NFRA?

[JRochelle]

He is gov. of either north or south carolina. And that man is a fiscal and frugal conservative.

[JRochelle]

Well if he isn't running then who?
George Allen? I with John Thune would run.
I will never vote for Giuliani or Rommney. Those are my 2 absolute least favorites.

[BnBlFlag]

We have enough RINOs in the race already.

[Gipper08]

The leader of the conservative movement and the next Reagan.Rep Mike Pence of Indiana.He is to the right of Sanford Fiscally,The Christian Right will walk through fire for him,and no one Tanredo,King aside does more for border security in Congress.If you have never heard of him do not feel bad- you can check him out on ABC's This WEek tomorrow morning.

[Haddon]

I'm an Arkansan and a conservative, and most Republicans in Arkansas have been very disappointed with Huckabee on a variety of issues. Illegal immigration being one. He's intelligent and a good speaker, but not Presidential material.

[Gipper08]

Couple of Pence links


http://www.insightmag.com/media/paper441/news/2005/02/07/Politics/Watch.For.Good.Things.From.The.Rsc-853787.shtml

http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2005/5/8/143759.shtml

[mjtobias]

"How about his backing illegal aliens in Arkansas and offering college to them?"

"More to come....!"

No need. Above is enough for me not to consider him.

[hombre_sincero]

On March 26, 2003 Arkansas Legislators - led by Jodie Mahony (D-El Dorado) - passed HB1729/Act 798 that LEGALIZED (by removing ALL laws against):

Any organization which advocates or teaches the overthrow by force or violence or other unconstitutional means of the governments of the United States or the State of Arkansas.

It was signed into law with a smile by "Right Rev Guv" HUCKABEE

Act 798 / HB1729 (pdf) AN ACT TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE COMMUNIST PARTY AND for other purposes

[ntnychik]

Ping

[governsleastgovernsbest]

What I really want to sort through in this process is would there be something unique that I would bring to the discussion."

I don't know much about Huckabee, but would tend to be suspicious of Republicans who talk like Democrats.

Bringing stuff "to the discussion"? Gag me with a sensitivity group.

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

I don't know of the issues of which you are speaking but I attended the Polk Co. Republican event in DM last night and Huckabee gave a heck of a speech. He spoke a long time and I liked everything he had to say. So did the other ultraconservatives that attended with me.

Brownback also was extremely impressive. Poor Tancredo got lost in the din. I can honestly say the only thing I heard him say was that immigration is a very huge issue.

[hombre_sincero]

Arkansas (huckabee) had the direct links to that bill pulled THIS WEEK! (It was available as of 2 days ago!) , but it can still be found through the back door searching through their maze of old legislation.

If you want to know exactly the paragraph I am refering to in this state surrender to communism and terrorism blackmail - here is the paragraph that was REMOVED from the law describing UNLAWFUL / ILLEGAL (can't use THAT term anymore) treasonous organizations that include:

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(1) The Communist Party of the United States;

(2) The Communist Political Association;

(3) The Communist Party of any state of the United States, of any foreign state, or any political or geographical subdivision of any foreign state;

(4) Any section, subsidiary, branch, affiliate, or subdivision of any such association or party; or

(5) Any organization which advocates or teaches the overthrow by force or violence or other unconstitutional means of the governments of the United States or the State of Arkansas.

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#5 above is the section that now allows MECHA & AZTLAN (Mexican Communists), Al Quaeda and all those other islamic jihadist terror organizations and any other OPENLY treasonous organization that is actively recruiting suicide bombers, baby murderers, and other assorted cowards who cannot face out military so they have to murder civilians.

THERE is your dear - "right rev guv" --- I am beginning to wonder which mosque he operates out of!

If you want to read the entire BILL and ACT as signed by the "Right Rev Guv" ...

http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/
Select: Previous Legislative Sessions
Go down to: 2003 Regular Session (84th General Assembly)

Select: 2003 Regular Session Acts
Select: Full Text of an Act
Enter :Act 798

[nonliberal]

influential Christian Coalition.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That is one of the funniest things I have heard in a long time.

[Waywardson]

influential Christian Coalition.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That is one of the funniest things I have heard in a long time.

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I am right there with you, but look at dear Grandma in the posts above. Sadly our CC still has many of the sheep ready to follow the next RINO who donates enough $ to "earn their trust". I am leaning towards,Pence or Brownback myself. I know a guy who knows Pence personally. If he proves he has the means... who knows. My vote is still open at this point, which two years out it has never been so before.

[Katya]

Just the fact that he played at a Freeper ball would make the left go batty...they'd pull out every whacky post on FR and ask him to defend the comment.

[nonliberal]

I prefer Pence. Brownback's record on immigration is worse than Bush's if that is possible.

[Waywardson]

So I keep hearing. Well, if any of these people think they can win by running to the Left, it is up to those folks in Iowa and New Hampshire to set them very VERY straight on the matter.

[Bluestaterepublican]

The far right says Huckabee is too liberal. The far left says he is too conservative. Is that the band I hear warming up with "Hail to the Chief?"

Heh.

[Haddon]

I live in Arkansas...have all my life and I can tell you Huckabee is very much disliked by many Republicans. He may be able to tell a good joke or two, but he is NOT Presidential.

[areafiftyone]

Haven't seen anyone who is presidential material yet. Still waiting.