[MNJohnnie]

Would someone explain to the Huckster and his acolytes that a President cannot simply decree Abortion illegal.

[claudiustg]

Huckabee taking the day off to make negative ads. The only thing worse than Huckabee is a negative Huckabee.

[claudiustg]

Will you pardon your son if elected President?

[Cowboy Bob]

What about their kids, who are American citizens -- what happens to them, Russert wanted to know. They go with their parents, Huckabee replied. After the show, when asked by reporters how that doesn’t punish a child, Huckabee asserted, “Why is it punishing a child? To let them be with their parents?” He argued that being with their parents is more important than what country they live in.

This I agree with! I wish other candidates would take the same position.

[LimaLimaMikeFoxtrot]

Funny how Russert took Huckabee to task on his Pakistan gaffes but casually skipped asking Obama about his tough-talk willingness to attack Pakistan.

Gee, almost seems like a bias...

Nah, couldn't be.

[rockrr]

I did watch.

The more of Huck I see, the less I like. The “bunker mentality” quip was a stupid blunder and to have him defend it is even dumber.

Bottom line: Why would I settle for a Huck when there are true conservatives to choose from?!

[detective]

Huckabee is dishonest and calculating in his statements. He has nothing to offer but higher taxes, release of violent criminals and huge government subsidy programs for illegal aliens. Yet he disguises his intentions behind slick responses and religious platitudes. He is so phony he makes me sick.

[Maelstorm]

It is good to see Huckabee and Mitt fighting. The truth is coming out on both of the fiscal liberals. I do believe that fees are better than taxes because they are collected for a specific purpose where taxes are usually a grab bag to be spent on whatever the government wishes. Both Mitt and Huckabee would be horrible Presidents for anyone who wishes for straight talk and clear leadership. Mitt’s embarrassing rambling on about whether or not he marched with Martin Luther King and Hucks playing fast and loose with his seminary degree are just a prime indicator that they are more of the same. They talk like bureaucrats and make excuses like bureaucrats and don’t seem to see any limits to the role of government like bureaucrats. I’m not voting for those who raise their hands for Al Gore, Universal Health Care, government with out end, and can’t seem to stand up for the US without apologizing.

They both may be good men but they most certainly would be very painful embarrassments as President. I’m ready for a leader who is inspiring not because of his grand promises but because of the strength of his character and his ability to lead without compromising his principles or remaking himself in Washington DCs image. We need a President who knows who he is and doesn’t want the job so badly that he will do or say anything to win it.

Fred Thompson is that man. The governor from Arkansas and the Governor from Massachusetts can go back to doing what they did best which is growing government. The best leaders this country has ever had have not been the career politicians seeking the Presidency as if rabid after power and lulled to sleep by the sound of their own voice.
It has been men like George Washington, humble strong men like Abraham Lincoln and men of courage like Ronald Reagan who would not temper his faith in America for the sake of pleasing internationalist bureaucrats at home and abroad.

[MaestroLC]

Huck's answers are completely unsatisfactory. His policies aren't making any sense, and he can't explain them very well. Then he has the audacity to say Mitt is running a dishonest campaign?? Look in the mirror, Huck! This guy can't be honest about his own record in Arkansas!

The more he talks, the more he came across as a classless phony.

FRed was great today. He's a mature adult that can answer a question straight.

[meandog]

About the only thing that Huck said that was cogent and intelligent is that "Mitt Romney is dishonest,"...on that piece of information, at least, I believe everyone smart-thinking FReeper can agree.

[Eric Blair 2084]

How about one more Real Men of Genius post? Let me buy you a beer.

[NeoCaveman]

I watched it and Mr. Potato Head (Russert) really mashed up Der Huckmeister.

[steve-b]

Huckabee said he only raised taxes for things that were crucial, like roads and schools.

Then you cut spending on less crucial projects to pay for it.

At least, that's what you do if you aren't a leftist.

[frankenMonkey]

“Has Mitt Romney said anything that’s been untrue about you?” Tim Russert asked.

I'm still waiting for The Huckmiester's answer...

[unspun]

I agree with Huckabee's concerns about Mitt Romney.

[TexasMatty]

If you don’t vote for Mike, You hate Jesus!!!

[AmericanInTokyo]

Sheesh. DisGUSTING.

This guy is all over the place!

What a weaver, bobber, spinner and flipper.