[ejdrapes]

Fred probably thinks the Huckster is a bigger threat to him in SC than McCain is. He'll pick 'em off one at a time.

[Styria]

Fred probably thinks the Huckster is a bigger threat to him in SC than McCain is.

McCain's backstabbing of conservatives can be dealt with. Huckabee, however, can be a threat to Thompson for the whole South, not just South Carolina. Shore up his base.