Posted on 05/17/2007 5:44:10 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Should he fail to capture the Republican nomination for president next year, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee says he's not sure if he could serve as a running mate with a pro-abortion GOP presidential candidate. Huckabee didn't name Rudy Giuliani specifically but appeared to be referring to the former New York City mayor.
Huckabee made his comments in a press conference with reporters on Wednesday as he campaigned in South Carolina following the second GOP debate.
He said he would have serious reservations about joining a ticket with an abortion advocate.
"This is an issue to me that is very critical," he said, according to an AP report.
It's one of the reasons that I got into politics because I believe the manner in which we treat innocent life and the matter in which we respect human life, at whatever stage is an incredibly powerful statement about who we are as a people," Huckabee explained.
Huckabee also questioned the notion that a politician can be "personally opposed" to abortion yet support legalized abortions as a public policy.
"The sanctity of life is not just some peripheral political position," Huckabee said. "It comes to the very heart of who we are as a culture, and I think that's shared by many people here in South Carolina."
Huckabee has been strongly pro-life and signed bills that seek to limit the number of abortions.
In 2005, Huckabee signed a bill into law that would require abortion facilities to obtain the approval of a parent or legal guardian before an abortion can be scheduled for a teenager.
Huckabee also signed a bill in 2003 authorizing the sale of Choose Life license plates. Twenty-five dollars from the plate proceeds goes to the Choose Life Adoption Assistance Program Fund and are distributed to organizations that help pregnant women and promote adoption such a pregnancy centers or adoption agencies.
The former governor also addressed biotech issues as well.
In March 2003 Huckabee signed a ban on human cloning. Under the Arkansas law, human cloning would be considered a felony, punishable with prison sentences as long as ten years and fines as high as $10,000.
I really like Mike Huckabee a lot. He filled in for our pastor a number of times, but if he should run as VP with Rudy, he can count me out.
Gov. Huckabee responded admitted that the bill is:
“inflammatory ... race-baiting and demagoguery.” He said it is also “anti- life” because, he says, it would deny pre-natal benefits to illegal-alien mothers and therefore harm their newborns, who would be American citizens. The bill, Hackabee said, “inflames those who are racist and bigots and makes them think there’s a real problem. But there’s not.”
A Baptist minister, Huckabee singled out Holt, also a Christian. Said the governor: “I drink a different kind of Jesus juice.” — World Daily Net
Not sure? Why not a definitive, NO?
I don’t think he has anything to worry about. Neither he nor Giuliani will have running mates.
Republican legislators in Arkansas are moving to deny State benefits to illegal aliens. The bill would also require State employees to report suspected illegal aliens or face criminal charges themselves. A copy of the bill can be found here: -- Senate Bill 206 Gov. Huckabee responded admitted that the bill is: "inflammatory ... race-baiting and demagoguery." He said it is also "anti-life" because, he says, it would deny pre-natal benefits to illegal-alien mothers and therefore harm their newborns, who would be American citizens. The bill, Hackabee said, "inflames those who are racist and bigots and makes them think there's a real problem. But there's not." A Baptist minister, Huckabee singled out Holt, also a Christian. Said the governor: "I drink a different kind of Jesus juice." -- World Daily Net
huck also used state funds to buy property for a mexican counsolate in little rock....
Standing applause for Huckabee!
Huckabee seems to carry himself well. Actually, he looked like the most viable of the lot. Romney is very sharp, but comes off as a tad too manufactured.
Mike Huckabee is a good man. I know several people who know him personally and my dad actually will be meeting him soon. I think he is a great guy. I plan on voting for him in the primary’s. I think he is way overlooked by conservatives.
Mike Huckabee is a good man. I know several people who know him personally and my dad actually will be meeting him soon. I think he is a great guy. I plan on voting for him in the primary’s, if Fred Thompson doesn’t jump in. I think he is way overlooked by conservatives.
want more?
Don’t worry. Rudy won’t be the Republican nominee.
He does have it right about abortion..
w
Last night I was thinking of a Thompson.Huckabee ticket. That would be something I could vote for.
Something about Romney rubs me wrong too. My opinion, only.
If amnesty is granted I vote against every republican candidate who voted for it. If Rudy is the nominee I vote third party. If you ever again call me for money, I'll laugh in your face.I've already given those messages to the RNC on the phone. Tomorrow I call the White House line and leave the same message. It's now or never. We stop them here or the Republican and Whig Parties become synonomous for all time.
I feel the same as both of you express and I can’t figure out why this man has not received more interest and attention? Everyone is raving about Fred, but Huckabee seems to me a perfect conservative, and a younger, more passionate candidate, really devoted to making American better. I’m not an expert on either of them, but just from watching the debates and reading all the articles on F.R., it seems here is a really great guy we are overlooking. Anyone can explain more if that’s true?
Should he fail to capture the Republican nomination for president next year, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee says he’s not sure if he could serve as a running mate with a pro-abortion GOP presidential candidate.
Should he fail?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.