Mike Huckabee President 2016

Huckabee Re-Opens Door?

2011-06-01T13:01:00.000-07:00

Speaking today at the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, Gov. Huckabee seems to have decided to re-open the door to running for president ever-so-slightly.

BSR

Governor Huckabee, its not too late to change your mind.

2011-05-19T12:04:00.001-07:00

President Obama came out today with a surprise policy announcement that, if implemented, would likely result in the destruction of Israel.

Obama said that he believes Israel should "pull back to 1967 borders" and that a Palestinian state should be created.

Both moves would spell doom for Israel, a vital ally in the region, and potentially cause the deaths of millions of people.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already rejected Obama's plan, saying the 1967 borders are "militarily indefensible."

Israel is surrounded by hostile Muslim countries sworn to its destruction.

Only a few months ago, during a trip to Israel, Gov. Huckabee rejected the notion of a creating a Palestinian state out of territory Israel occupies, calling it "un-workable, un-reachable, and un-realistic."

On the subject of borders, Huckabee also stood by Israel, saying the Jewish people have "indiginous rights" to the land they occupy that go back "not just 60 years or 80 years, but 3,500 years."

Governor Huckabee, its not too late to change your mind.

BSR

in reference to: Netanyahu Rejects Obama Call for Palestinian State Based on 1967 Borders - FoxNews.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Why Mitt Romney Can't Win

2011-05-11T06:39:00.000-07:00

Quite simply, Mitt Romney is a pandering, rudderless, political opportunist who has a long history of changing his views on core moral and ethical issues to suit the contituency he is trying to curry favor with at the moment.

Fortunately for America, Google is a-political. Check out the kind of things Google pulls under a simple search for "Mitt Romney." Nuff said.

Speaking Words of Wisdom...Huck-a-Bee...

2011-05-09T06:35:00.001-07:00

Huckabee's Ready-Made Campaign

2011-05-05T10:41:00.001-07:00

Here's a great article from Real Clear Politics that is a must-read for any Huckabee fan ... or foe for that matter.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: RealClearPolitics - Mike Huckabee's Ready-Made Campaign (view on Google Sidewiki)

Romney Chairman quits. Can't deal with "ever-changing persona."

2011-05-04T07:46:00.001-07:00

Mitt Romney's 2008 New Hampshire chairman, Bruce Keough, just declined an invitation to handle Romney's 2012 campaign saying he's "no longer sure what Romney stands for."

According to Keough, he could no longer handle Romney's "wishy-washy political identity and inability to stake out firm, consistent opinions."

Imagine how slimey do you have to be to be too slimey for a seasoned political operative.

BSR

in reference to: Ex-Romney Campaign Chair: I'm Done With Mitt | Mother Jones (view on Google Sidewiki)

BREAKING: More Huckabee Signals of Run for President

2011-05-03T16:05:00.001-07:00

According to Politico, Gov. Huckabee has announced he will speak at a Louisiana GOP event that will feature candidates for president.

"Huckabee has been sending increasing signals that he is leaning toward a run," Politico says.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Mike Huckabee to join candidates at GOP event in June - Maggie Haberman - POLITICO.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

No Huckabee, no debate. Romney bows out.

2011-05-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

Back in February, I blogged that I didn't thing anyone serious was going to participate in any early GOP presidential debates until they knew what Huckabee was going to do. About Romney,specifically, I said I didn't think he would risk sharing the stage early on with the likes of the Godfather's Pizza CEO and the guy who yells "the rent's too damn high" only to have Huckabee throw his hat in the ring later.

Well, Romney bowed out of the first debate today saying, "the field is too unsettled and he's not an announced candidate."

As I said before, any debate without Huckabee at this stage of the game will be considered illigitimate.

BSR

Huckabee Statement: "Welcome to hell, bin Laden."

2011-05-02T06:16:00.001-07:00

The following is the full text of Mike Huckabee's statement on the killing of Osama bin Laden by U.S. forces, taken from MikeHuckabee.com.

"It is unusual to celebrate a death, but today Americans and decent people the world over cheer the news that madman, murderer and terrorist Osama Bin Laden is dead. The leader of Al Qaeda--- responsible for the deaths of 3000 innocent citizens on September 11, 2001, and whose maniacal hate is responsible for the deaths of thousands of US servicemen and women was killed by U.S. military. President Obama confirmed the announcement late last night. DNA tests confirmed his death and his body is in the possession of the
U.S.

It has taken a long time for this monster to be brought to justice. Welcome to hell, bin Laden. Let us all hope that his demise will serve notice to Islamic radicals the world over that the United States will be relentless is tracking down and terminating those who would inflict terror, mayhem and death on any of our citizens."

2011-05-01T14:46:00.000-07:00

A person I trust whispered to me today that a possible Huckabee/Barbour ticket may be in the works - if Mike Huckabee secures the GOP nomination. Huckabee, the only candidate capable of uniting the GOP, winning the nomination, and competing with Obama in the general election, would find his efforts greatly enhanced by the support of Haley Barbour, his "rolodex," and fundraising capability.

A few weeks ago, much news was made by rumored conversations between Huckabee and Barbour, and both men expressed praise for one another.

Barbour unexpectedly announced he would not seek the GOP nomination last week, clearling the way for Huckabee in the vital South.

Huckabee/Barbour? What do you think?

Onward and upward,

BSR

NRA Hearts Huckabee

2011-05-01T06:53:00.001-07:00

MIke Huckabee received the most enthusiastic response of any candidate or potential candidate at this weekend's National Rifle Association convention.

According to Politico, Huckabee said nothing about a potential 2012 run for president "but sounded more like someone seriously considering jumping into the race than [he has] in recent public appearances - covering a full plate of issues, from foreign policy to economic recovery."

One Huckabee supporter, as she left the arena that night was quoted saying, "There's no doubt he's running after that speech!"

Mike Huckabee has a long, uninterrupted history of defending gun rights. LaPierre, the CEO of the NRA, praised Huckabee as an avid hunter and a Governor who consistently signed laws to protect gun owners.

Social consertatives in the audience brought Huckabee some of the loudest cheers, according to Politico, and excited attendees who want desperately for him to run fpr president.

"Money is not everything in our life," said Jill Montgomery, a beauty salon owner from Pennsylvania. "People can co with a lot less money, but we can't do it without God and family."

Onward ad upward,

BSR

in reference to: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0411/54017_Page2.html (view on Google Sidewiki)

NEWS: GOP Operative: "Huck is in."

2011-04-29T09:23:00.001-07:00

John Ellis, writing for Business Insider, just published an article that has a tantalizing bit of info in it. The article notes rumors that ran rampant this week that Huckabee had decided not to run.

After writing about these rumors earlier this week, Ellis says he quickly heard from "a half dozen operatives and journalists who are well-wired into Republican party politics."

The "best-wired" among them, Ellis says, told him flatly "Huck is in."

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Huckabee: likely 2012 GOP presidential candidate (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee Sheds Glimmer of Light on Intentions

2011-04-29T06:58:00.001-07:00

After a blogger erroneously reported in South Carolina that Mike Huckabee would not run for president, Huckabee's previous South Carolina campaign Chairman picked up the phone yesterday and called him for clarification.

Huckabee said: "...I'm asking folks to keep their powder dry because there may be something coming in the near future that may be worth keeping your powder dry for....I am weighing it (running) very heavily and I am considering it as seriously as I have ever been."

Huckabee ran for President in 2008 as a virtual unknown and shocked the nation by nearly taking the nomination - finishing second to John McCain.

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to: Huckabee ‘asking folks to keep their powder dry,’ adviser says – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs (view on Google Sidewiki) Photo by Slate

Mitt Romney Has a "Willie Horton" Problem

2011-04-28T08:14:00.000-07:00

It seems Governor Mitt Romney has a very disturbing "Willie Horton" problem he is trying to avoid talking about.

Daniel T. Tavares

In February 2006, complaining that the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) wasn’t forwarding enough applicants for his consideration, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney said he wanted the JNC to focus solely on applicants’ educational and professional experience. “I reserve to myself the responsibility to evaluate judicial temperament and philosophy,” Romney wrote.

Under this structure, Gov. Romney appointed career prosecutor Kathe Tuttman to the bench. In the first half of 2007, Judge Tuttman heard the case of a convicted murderer named Daniel T. Tavares. Taveres, in prison for murdering his own mother by stabbing her 26 times, went before Judge Tuttman to request early release because, under Massachusetts law, he was eligible to do so after serving the “lower end” of his sentence.

Tuttman granted the request and ordered that a date be set for Tavares’ release. Three days before Taveres was to be released, on June 11, 2007, he was charged with assaulting two prison guards and ordered held on $100,000 bail by another Judge (Martha Brennan).

“I reserve to myself the responsibility

to evaluate judicial temperament

and philosophy."

--Governor Mitt Romney

But Romney-appointed Judge Tuttman overturned her colleague’s decision, cancelled Taveres’ $100,000 bail and ordered him released on his own recognizance. Furthermore, despite the viciousness of his crime, his history of violent behavior in prison, the order of her colleague Judge Brennan that he be held, and the pending legal action on him for assaulting two prison guards, Judge Tuttman stated from the bench that she did not believe Taveres to be a flight risk. This was on July 16, 2007.

She was wrong, with devastating consequences.

Seven days later, on July 23, Taveres jumped bail and fled across the country to Graham, Washington.

On November 17, 2007 – just 4 months after Judge Kathe Tuttman, for whom Gov. Romney reserved to himself the responsibility to evaluate before appointing, ordered the release of Daniel T. Tavares – the convicted murderer walked up to his neighbor’s house in Graham, Washington and shot newly-weds Brian and Beverly Mauck to death.

It gets worse.

In December, 2007 two members of the board that approved Gov. Romney’s appointment of Judge Tuttman to the bench called for her removal, claiming that Gov. Romney had recommended her to them without telling them of her involvement as a prosecutor in a botched case that freed a child rapist.

The case involved a child rapist named Daniel Parra, who walked free after prosecutors headed by Kathe Tuttman missed deadlines in their failed bid to have him committed as a sexually dangerous person in 2005.

Gov. Romney, who changed the state’s judicial nominating process saying “I reserve to myself the responsibility to evaluate judicial temperament and philosophy,” nominated Tuttman to the bench just six months later.

Former Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey, who oversaw the judicial nominating council under Romney, called the botched child rapist case “very disturbing” and acknowledged that the connection to Tuttman was missed in the nomination process.

An incompetent prosecutor and unqualified judge, nominated by Romney, who “reserved to himself” responsibility for evaluating her, granted early release to a heavily tattooed white supremacist (Tavares) who had served just 16 years of a life sentence for butchering his mother. She did this while Tavares was charged with assaulting two prison guards, overriding the order of a colleague that he be held on $100,000 bail. She cancelled the $100,000 bail and ordered the release of Tavares on personal recognizance. Seven days later, Tavares jumped bail. Four months later, he murdered two newly-weds in cold blood.

Eric Fehrnstrom, a spokesman for Gov. Romney issued a statement saying the judge’s decision to release Tavares was “an inexplicable lapse in judgment and was inexcusable.” Worcester (MA) District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. said Judge Tuttman erroneously released Tavares …“I’ve never seen $100,000 bail knocked down to (personal recognizance) before.”

Romney has so far failed to comment.

Source: http://biggovernment.com/dladams/2011/04/21/1988-redux-mitt-romneys-willie-horton/

South Carolina Gov. Beasley: "Barbour out helps Huckabee."

2011-04-27T06:18:00.001-07:00

Former Gov. David Beasley of South Carolina, a strong supporter of Huckabee's in that critical "first in the South" primary state, says that the decision by Gov. Haley Barbour (MS) to bow out of the 2012 race for the GOP noimination "primarily, overwhelmingly, helps Huckabee."

Huckabee, who has consitently lead in virturally every poll for months - including South Carolina - is still considering whether or not he will enter the race.

According to Politico, "chatter in South Carolina GOP circles was louder on Wednesday surrounding Huckabee...".

Things are setting up nicely for Huckabee. He leads very strongly in Iowa, the very first primary state - and which he won in 2008. The next state is New Hampshire - which is much more liberal, and not a state Huckabee would be exptected to win (essentially a "skip"). Next would be South Carolina - noted for being the "first-in-the-South" primary state and a leading indicator of how the delegate-rich Southern bloc of states is likely to go.

Winning Iowa and South Carolina (2 of the first 3) would position Huckabee very strongly going in the rest of the primary states and would likely propel him to the nomination.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Haley Barbour bail out boosts Mike Huckabee, ex-S.C. Gov. David Beasley says - Maggie Haberman - POLITICO.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

BREAKING: Haley Barbour Will Not Seek GOP Nomination

2011-04-25T13:01:00.001-07:00

Gov. Haley Barbour of Mississippi just announced he will not seek the GOP nomination for president in 2012. This leaves Mike Huckabee as the only southern Republican Governor still considering a race for the White House.

This is significant because Barbour would have been competing with Huckabee for many of the same donors and constituencies.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Mississippi Gov. Barbour Says He Won't Run For President : The Two-Way : NPR (view on Google Sidewiki)

Mike Huckabee and Glen Beck

2011-04-25T07:29:00.001-07:00

The so-called "feud" between Mike Huckabee and Glen Beck is interesting. I am going to speculate about something here that has nothing to do with Mike Huckabee or his campaign.

This blog is a volunteer effort and always has been, so nothing that is published here should ever be construed as having coming from any official source.

That said, here is my speculation. I have relied upon a scientific principal known as "Occam's razor" for most of my adult life. Simply put, the Occam's razor can best be defined as "the simplest explanation is most likely the correct one."

So, what is the simplest explanation for Glen Beck's motivations in attacking Mike Huckabee?

Here are some facts:

1) Glen Beck has indicated he supports Mitt Romney for the GOP nomination, saying recently he believes Romney "could be the only guy who could win" against Obama.

2) Mitt Romney is a Mormon.

3) Glen Beck is a Mormon.

4) Mormonism is a very agressive proselytizing religion.

5) A Mormon president would be incredibly useful to the Mormon church's desire to proselytize globally.

6) Mike Huckabee is the front-runner - with polls showing he will beat Mitt Romney if he runs.

7) Mike Huckabee is incredibly popular among Christians - expecially Baptists.

8) The Southern Baptist Convention has identified Mormonism as a "cult."

9) If Mike Huckabe and Mitt Romney face off for the GOP nomination, it is likely the media will bring the major theological differences between Mormon and mainstream Christian faiths into the spotlight - even if neither candidate wants that.

10) Glen Beck has indicated that it is his hope that Mike Huckabee will "stay on the sidelines."

So, using Occam's razor, the most likley motivations behind Glenn Beck's attack on Mike Huckabee are a desire to promote Mormonism through the election of Mitt Romney; and the promotion of Mitt Romney by tearing down a stronger potential competitor who would (a) beat Mitt Romney, and (b) whose presence in the race would likely bring unwanted attention on Mormon theology in the process.

What do you think?

in reference to: Glenn Beck fires back in feud with Mike Huckabee - The Hill's Ballot Box (view on Google Sidewiki)

Ed Rollins: Huckabee "will go for it."

2011-04-22T08:33:00.001-07:00

Here's a good article detailing the current standing of the 2012 GOP campaign for president, according to MSN: "Huckabee effortless assumption of the pole position has his frustrated competitors asking, "What the Huck? Is going to run or not?"

Interestingly, when asked, Huckabee's 2008 campaign manager Ed Rollins said "Personally, it's my sense that he'll go for it this time."
Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to:

""Governor Huckabee is considering a presidential race seriously," his 2008 campaign manager, Ed Rollins, told me. "He's receiving quite a bit of counsel and encouragement. He knows he has roughly a June 1 deadline to decide. Personally, it's my sense that he'll go for it this time.""
- Will Mike Huckabee Take the Presidential Plunge? | Story | BLTWY (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee Still Leads Iowa. Trump Fading.

2011-04-20T09:35:00.001-07:00

After getting a quick blip of attention, Donald Trump is fading fast in Iowa. Iowans are well known for being politically astute and serious about who they throw their support to. Mike Huckabee is still far and away their favorite with 27%. Mitt Romney trails far behind in 2nd place with just 16% (despite the fact he has officially become a candidate while Huckabee still has not). Trump has faded to 14%

Public Policy Polling, who conducted the survey, is not surprised by Trump's fall. "As Trump's views on a wide range of issues become better known to GOP primary voters...we expect...his candidacy will become, in effect, moot."

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to: Iowa Poll: Huckabee leads, Trump fades (view on Google Sidewiki)

Politically Illustrated: Huckabee Dominates in Latest Polls

2011-04-19T08:17:00.001-07:00

Politically illustrated has a nice article (and a fun cartoon) about Gov. Huckabee's continued domination of all other candidates in all the polls. Rumors this week indicated that Huckabee may be leaning closer to pullingthe trigger on a presidential run.

We need you, Governor.

BSR

in reference to: Mike Huckabee Dominates Republican Candidates in Latest Polls | Politically Illustrated (view on Google Sidewiki)

RUMOR: Huckabee testing support in South Carolina

2011-04-18T14:30:00.001-07:00

In another sign that Mike Huckabee may be inching closer to running for president, rumor has it (according to Real Clear Politics) that he has met privately with key supporters in South Carolina. My opinion is, if he runs, Huckabee is the clear favorite in Iowa. He'd likely take a pass on more liberal New Hampshire and focus on winning South Carolina. Winning both Iowa and South Carolina would put him on a very strong path to nomination - making him very hard to beat.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Huckabee building support in South Carolina? « Hot Air (view on Google Sidewiki)

Breaking Poll: Huckabee Leads Obama in Florida, Palin Loses

2011-04-11T06:58:00.001-07:00

It's official. The candidacy of Sarah Palin, if it ever really existed, is over. In a new Florida poll released today, Palin loses to Obama in a hypothetical general election match-up by a whopping 12 points. Huckabee, on the other hand, beats Obama by 5 points.

Worse for Palin, she places 6th in Floridians' list of candiates they want to see as their nominee, behind Trunp, Gingrich and newcomer Pawlenty.

The huge state of Florida, with its 27 electoral votes, is an absolute must-win forany GOP candidate to make it to the White House.

Floridians want Mike Huckabee to be the GOP nominee (23%), with Mitt Romney coming in a distant 2nd.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: TRENDING: Obama, Palin get bad news in Florida poll – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee to GOP: Cut Budget Deal, Live to Fight Another Day

2011-04-08T13:58:00.001-07:00

Governor Mike Huckabee is showing the kind of leadership that comes from the executive experience of being a governor. Unlike legislators, governors actually have to govern.

That means fighting for what you stand for, but not shooting yourself in the foot in the process. Letting the government shut down, Huckabee warned GOP leaders today, will significantly hurt Republicans' chances in next year's critical election.

The budget battle is hung up on a few key issues, one being the de-funding of Planned Parenthood.

"Nobody's more pro-life than me. Nobody." Huckabee ephasized, [But] the reality is the president and the Senate are never gonna go along with [de-funding Planned Parenthood]."

"So win the deal you can win and live to fight another day," Huckabee advised.

It's important the Republicans don't throw away their chance at the White House, the Senate, and the House next year "by arguing over what amounts to less than a penny," Huckabee said.

I agree completely. Better to get the deal we can get today and move on. If we can capture the Oval Office, the Senate and the House next year we can do FAR more to end the horror of abortion-as-birth control than we could ever get done in this budget battle.

Which would you rather have? A temporary government shut down now, or the chance to appoint true conservative Supreme Court justices later?

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to: Huckabee to GOP: Cut a deal - The Hill's Ballot Box (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee on The Daily Show - April 6, 2011

2011-04-07T09:25:00.000-07:00

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Google "Mike Huckabee"

2011-04-07T07:06:00.000-07:00

Very satisfying for me, as an amateur blogger, to Google "Mike Huckabee" and find my blog listed number 2 --second only to MikeHuckabee.com. Woot!

Onward and upward,

BSR

Mike Huckabee and the Crushed Hard Drives - The Untold Story

2011-04-06T07:24:00.000-07:00

Wow, that's a titilating headline isn't it?

There is some buzz on the Internets today about an old story from Mike Huckabee's final days in the Governor's office in Arkansas. The story, covered by news media and vetted long ago, has been dredged up again by the liberal Mother Jones publication. Mother Jones attempted to make it sound as if ALL records from Huckabee's decade in the Governor's office are missing. They aren't. In fact, none of the Huckabee records are missing.

This whole "crushed hard drives" story revolves around Huckabee's personal, "working papers" which are covered by one set of laws in Arkansas. Another set of laws in Arkansas covers "official papers."

Here's what happened. As the administration prepared for the transition to the new Governor, Huckabee's personal "working papers" were copied and cleared from the old hard drives in the Governor's office computers, the dated hard drives were removed and upgraded with new ones, and Huckabee's papers were donated to his alma mater (and mine, coincidentally), Ouachita Baptist University. Then, as is commonly done with obsolete hard drives that may contain private information, they were destroyed.

At the same time, not mentioned by Mother Jones, the Huckabee administration's "official records" were archived with the Arkansas Secretary of State's office exactly as state law required.

I think Mother Jones knew this story was crap, because they apparently contacted the Arkansas Times (a fellow liberal publication) when preparing the story and were told no laws were broken. The Arkansas Times blog published this comment yesterday (April 4, 2011):

"As I told Mahanta (the Mother Jones writer)..., the problem is not only Huckabee, but Arkansas. As currently construed, we have the most permissive law for governors I've ever heard of. Their records cannot be inspected for any reason and they can take them all with them. ... too late for Huckabee, Clinton and all the rest, unfortunately."

U.S. News agreed today, saying "This isn't a new issue in Arkansas. Former President Bill Clinton's gubernatorial papers have been unavailable for years. An Arkansas law allows governors to take their papers with them when they leave. Huckabee donated his to Ouachita [Baptist University]...".

I also remember that a lawsuit filed in the matter of the crushed hard drives by a Huckabee enemy back when the story was fresh was dismissed. Huckabee confirmed this fact yesterday to U.S. News, saying "Even a frivolous lawsuit filed over this was dismissed with a thud because we carefully and meticulously followed state law and practices with the official records (which were properly filed with the Secretary of State or left for the incoming governor) and my personal papers and articles donated to the archives of my alma mater...".

And what of those donated records? U.S. News checked with Ouachita, "... but the college has yet to process them."

There you have it. The good news in this whole non-story is that it shows the liberals are very worried that Huckabee may be the GOP nominee.

Onward and upward,

BSR

New from Gallup: Huckabee in the strongest position

2011-04-05T14:32:00.001-07:00

Well, here it is. Gallup has confirmed what I've been saying since 2005. Mike Huckabee is the best candidate the GOP can field for president. In fact, Mike Huckabee is probably the only hope the GOP has of winning back the White House in 2012.

Kind of neat how things have changed. Four years ago, Mike Huckabee needed the GOP. Today the GOP needs Huckabee.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Gallup: Huckabee in strongest position ahead of 2012 - The Hill's Ballot Box (view on Google Sidewiki)

Everybody, Just Chill

2011-04-05T07:43:00.000-07:00

Ok, everybody. Just chill out for a minute. All kind of pundits - on both sides apparently - are whining and crying about Mike Huckabee not having made a decision yet about whether he will run for president. It seems, in fact, that some of these pundits are trying to goad Huckabee into announcing his intensions.

Headlines scream breathlessly, "HUCKABEE LOSES ANOTHER IOWA STAFFER!" Talking heads say he is "too comfortable in his new career to run."

I call B.S. on all of it.

First of all, I don't think Mike Huckabee won Iowa last time around because of those staffers. I think those staffers won Iowa because of Mike Huckabee.

Not to hurt anyone's feelings, but I think Huckabee has far outgrown the staff he had last time around. IF he runs, he'll have no trouble compiling a FORMIDABLE staff, and a POWERFUL campaign, and he WILL win Iowa. He WILL win South Carolina, and he WILL be very, very hard to beat for the GOP nomination.

Secondly, because Mike Huckabee is an Authentic, Christian Conservative, he will run for president because he feels CALLED to do so. NOT because we want him to (or don't want him to). And anyone who thinks that Mike Huckabee will ignore a calling to pursue his own personal comfort and wealth DOES NOT KNOW the Mike Huckabee I know.

So. Just. Chill.

Onward and upward,

BSR

U.S. News: GOP establishment ready to back Huckabee?

2011-04-04T13:07:00.001-07:00

Washington insider Paul Bedard just published this in U.S. News' Washington Whispers:

"Conservative political operatives, wowed by Mike Huckabee's top-of-the-heap position in several presidential polls, are urging him to ...get into the 2012 GOP primary race. What's more, they're ready to set up a campaign for him. All he has to do is ...come up with a 'killer economic plan' and ... turn [the campaign] over to the pros."

Let's see. Governor Huckabee said he would get into the race only if:

1) He felt he could win - CHECK
2) The support (money) was there - CHECK?

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to: http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/04/04/mike-huckabee-urged-to-run-in-2012-presidential-race (view on Google Sidewiki)

New Poll: Huckabee front-runner, Palin dropping

2011-04-04T12:04:00.001-07:00

Another new poll from Gallup shows that Mike Huckabee remains firmly at the top of GOP voters' preferences for president in 2012. In this national poll, Huckabee leads 2nd place Mitt Romney comfortably 19% - 15% while the bottom has dropped out of Palin's support. She is down another 4% since this time last month, to 12%.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Another poll shows Palin’s support dropping – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs (view on Google Sidewiki)

UPDATE: Huckabee doesn't win South Carolina straw poll. He detonates it.

2011-04-04T06:23:00.001-07:00

Gov. Mike Huckabee didn't just "win" the South Carolina presidential straw poll over the weekend --he DETONATED it. Huckabee destroyed his next closest competitors (Gingrich and Bachmann) by double digits.

South Carolina is a critical early primary state that sets the tone for the way the South is likely going to go. No Republican has ever won the White House without first winning the South Carolina primary.

This is bad news for Mitt Romney's diminishing presidential aspirations. Embarrassingly, Romney didn't perform well enough in the poll to even get a mention by the writer - being lumped in merely as "the rest of the GOP field scored in single digits and Sarah Palin secured less than 5%."

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to: Mike Huckabee Wins South Carolina Straw Poll - Washington DC RNC | Examiner.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

New Poll: Huckabee and Obama "Neck-and-Neck"

2011-04-01T06:16:00.001-07:00

In a new poll released today, Mike Huckabee and President Obama are tied. 46% of voters nationwide say they would elect Huckabee, while 46% say they would vote to reelect President Obama.

Gov. Huckabee has said previously that he would enter the race only if he felt he could win.

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to: Poll: Huckabee and Obama neck-and-neck in hypothetical race – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs (view on Google Sidewiki) Photo from Huffington Post.

Outside the Beltway: Huckabee "Suprisingly Dominant"

2011-03-31T07:57:00.001-07:00

According to Doug Mataconis, blogging at Outside the Beltway, "Mike Huckabee is in a position most politicians would die for."

For a candidate who doesn't do a while lot of actual campaigning, Huckabee occupies a "surprisingly dominant position."

Onward and upward!

in reference to: Your Current GOP 2012 Frontrunner: Mike Huckabee? (view on Google Sidewiki)

New poll: Huckabee tops Barbour in Barbour's home state.

2011-03-31T06:29:00.001-07:00

A new poll shows that in the general election, Mike Huckabee would fare much better against President Obama in the state of Mississippi than Haley Barbour would. Barbour, the Governor of Mississippi, leads Obama by just 10 points while Huckabee leads Obama by 14 points.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Poll: Mike Huckabee tops Haley Barbour in Mississippi - Maggie Haberman - POLITICO.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

No Huckabee, Debate Rescheduled

2011-03-30T11:10:00.001-07:00

No other top tier candidates want to participate in a debate that won't be considered legitimate without front-runner Mike Huckabee. So, they moved it to September.

Delicious.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: GOP 2012 debate moved to September - James Hohmann - POLITICO.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

As Huckabee Ponders, the GOP Waits

2011-03-29T07:02:00.001-07:00

The entire 2012 GOP election cycle is on hold waiting for Mike Huckabee to make a decision. Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, and other potential top tier candidates don't want to make a formal move until they know what Huckabee is doing.

Absolutely delicious.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Huck keeps the 2012 field guessing - The Hill's Ballot Box (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee "Very Much Considering" 2012 Run

2011-03-28T14:40:00.001-07:00

Governor Huckabee answered speculation by some pundits that he won't seek the GOP nomination this time around by saying he is "very much considering" another run. In fact, Huckabee said "I have not made the decision I would, but I most certainly have not made the decision that I would not."

Huckabee leads all the polls, and has been called the only GOP candidate with the electability to beat President Obama in the general election. Other prominent wannabees are desperate to know what he's going to do before they jump in -- but they're going to have to wait for a while.

This is Huckabee's election. Get used to it.

BSR

in reference to: Huckabee 'very much considering' a run - The Hill's Ballot Box (view on Google Sidewiki)

Another Day, Another Poll, Another Huckabee.

2011-03-25T06:15:00.001-07:00

The drumbeat of support for Mike Huckabee as the 2012 GOP nominee continues. Check it out:

in reference to: Huckabee Has Slight Edge, Palin Down, in GOP '12 Preferences (view on Google Sidewiki)

As Support Continues to Strengthen, Huckabee Heads to Iowa

2011-03-24T08:35:00.001-07:00

New polls by CNN and Gallup out this week show that Mike Huckabee not only continues to lead all other prospective candidates, but his support is strenghtening. According to The Examiner, who reported on the polls, "The CNN survey is part of a collection of polls which show Huckabee gaining support amongst Republicans."

Furthermore, says The Examiner, "What is further noteworthy about this poll is that Huckabee is the only one to register growing momentum for his candidacy."

Interestingly, as the numbers come out, Gov. Huckabee is headed to Iowa, the first primary state, to be keynote speaker at an event called the Iowa Renewal Project.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Mike Huckabee Leads In New Poll - Washington DC RNC | Examiner.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

As the World Burns, Obama Focuses on Basketball Bracket

2011-03-16T06:42:00.001-07:00

John Poheoretz, a highly respected political journalist, published this piece today that asks an important question: Where is the president?

As the middle east, particulary Libya now, is boiling with unrest, president Obama has done nothing except keep the world confused as to what the U.S.'s position is.

Moammar Khadafy, the brutal Libyan dictator and enemy of the U.S. was so near being toppled by his own people a week ago that something as simple as a clear and strongly worded speech by Obama would likely have finished him. Today, Khadafy is appears likely to survive the uprising - and if he does, the arrest, torture, and murder of thousnds of Libyan rebels by the Khadafy regime will be on Obama's hands.

In Japan, a potential nuclear holocaust is unfolding before the world's eyes - and could even coat the U.S. west coast in radioactive fallout - but Obama has done little to help the Japanes get the situation under control, and has said nothing to help clarify that he and his administration understand the actual risks and what to do about it.

What IS Obama doing? Well, he went on ESPN to discuss his NCAA tournament bracket picks, and this weekend he and the family are taking another junket -- this time to Rio.

We need a president who actually does something.

We need Mike Huckabee.

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to: Barak Obama's lack of leadership--John Podhoretz - NYPOST.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Political Journalist: Huckabee Confirmed as Front-Runner

2011-03-15T14:36:00.001-07:00

Political journalist John Ellis says the new Gallup poll out today shows Mike Huckabee is officially THE front-runner for the GOP nomination for president in 2012.

Thats not to us. We've known it since 2008.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Gallup: Huckabee intensity (view on Google Sidewiki)

New Gallup poll: Huckabee by far the strongest in GOP

2011-03-15T07:43:00.001-07:00

Here's an interesting new poll from Gallup that measures both name recognition and "intensity" of support among the potential GOP field for 2012. Mike Huckabee is by far in the best position with 87% name recognition and a "positive intensity score" of 25.

Sarah Palin, by contrast, has 96% name recognition but a positive intensity score of just 16. The hapless Mitt Romeny scores well below Huckabee in both areas with just 81% name recognition and a paltry intensity score of 15.

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to: Huckabee, Bachmann Have Most Intense Following in GOP Field (view on Google Sidewiki)

Iowa Paper: Huckabee Still Favorite, Organization Still Strong

2011-03-14T11:37:00.001-07:00

The Iowa Independent newspaper released its first "Republican Power Rankings" of the season today (March 14) and says that Mike Huckabee is - by far - the overwhelming favorite in Iowa. Contrary to what some pundits have said, the Iowa Independent says that Huckabee's winning statewide organization from 2007 was "never dismantled" and that he "has a strong residual organization in Iowa awaiting his run."

A whopping 80% of the Power Rankings participants believe Huckabee would win Iowa again if he runs.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: 2012 Republican Power Rankings for March 14: ‘Haven’t we met previously?’ | Iowa Independent (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee Preaching to Big Crowds in Texas

2011-03-14T06:22:00.001-07:00

Mike Huckabee has now taken is wildly successful book tour to Texas, where recent early polling has in the lead for the GOP nomination (should he decide to run). While in Texas, Huckabee is being invited to preach to large crowds on Sundays, as this article points out.

These preaching engagements are not political, mind you, but its on everyone's minds. Huckabee drew a big laugh from the audience on Sunday when he said "I want to go on record to announce..." and, after drawing out an anticipation-filled pause, "...your pastor is a great pastor...".

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Mike Huckabee brings trademark humor, not politics to Dallas church | Dallas-Fort Worth Communities - News for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee Makes New York Times Best Seller List

2011-03-10T11:50:00.001-08:00

Here it is - the first glimpse into the reception of Mike Huckabee's new book, "A Simple Government." The New York Times just reported that Huckabee's book will debut at #2 on the paper's Best Seller list on March 20.

Huckabee has previously stated that he will base his decision on whether to run for president in 2012 largely on how his book it received by the public.

Onward and upward.

BSR

in reference to: Huckabee, Morris and Luntz Make the Best-seller List - NYTimes.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee book tour generating "rock star" crowds

2011-03-10T06:39:00.001-08:00

Mike Huckabee, who said he would base his decision about whether to run for president based largely on the reception his new book receives, is reportedly generating "rock star" crowds in South Carolina.

South Carolina, an extremely important "first in the South" primary state, loves Huckabee. In Asheville, more than 600 people crammed into a local Barnes & Noble to meet Huckabee and buy his book. People came by to get tickets at 7:30 AM the day before. Little old ladies camped out in lawn chairs hours ahead of his appearance.

So, Governor, what say you?

BSR

in reference to: Mike Huckabee book signing in Asheville draws crowd | The Asheville Citizen-Times | citizen-times.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee Support in Iowa Still Strong

2011-03-10T06:16:00.001-08:00

David Shedlock over at Caffeinated Thoughts takes a look at "conventional wisdom" espoused by some members if the chattering class that Mike Huckabee won't run for president in 2012 and comes to the same conclusion I have: Most of the people who are saying this are hoping and praying Huckabee won't run - because they want someone else.

Have a look, its a fun read:

in reference to: Politico Misreads Mike Huckabee Supporters in Iowa » Caffeinated Thoughts (view on Google Sidewiki)

Did You Know? Romneycare allows taxpayer subsidized elective abortions for $50.

2011-03-07T12:16:00.001-08:00

Mitt Romney says he's pro-life, but did you know that his signature legislation as Governor allows taxpayer subsidized elective abortions for just $50? That's right, under Romneycare, people can just show up at their local abortionist's office and terminate an innocent human life for less than the cost of a tank of gas with no questions asked.

Just thought you'd want to know.

BSR
in reference to: Romney once touted parts of ‘Romneycare’ as a national model – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs (view on Google Sidewiki)

POLL: Obama Loses Entire Evangelical Community

2011-03-05T08:40:00.001-08:00

Gov. Mike Huckabee, who leads all contenders in early polling for the 2012 GOP primary season, has said he will only enter the race if he thinks he can beat President Obama in the general election.

This new poll can't hurt Huckabee's assessment of his chances. Obama, says the poll, has "lost the entire evangelical community." Huckabee, on the other hand, is viewed very favorably by this important bloc of the electorate.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Poll: Obama Loses Entire Evangelical Community - Barack Obama - Fox Nation (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee "Blowing Away Competition for 2012"

2011-03-03T14:32:00.001-08:00

That's a great headline (see link below). What a change from 2005, when I started blogging that Huckabee should be president even before he left the Arkansas Governor's office.

Back then, almost nobody knew who he was, and even fewer visited the blog. 6 years and over 1.3 million readers later, here we are.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/mike-huckabee-blowing-away-competition-for-2012/ (view on Google Sidewiki)

Oops! Fox to Gingrich: "Tell us whether you're running by May 1 or lose $1Million."

2011-03-02T12:55:00.001-08:00

Newt Gingrich has skated a little too close the the line in his flirtations with running for President in 2012, causing Fox News, where Gingrich is a contributor, to put him on notice that his contract will be cancelled unless he tells the network he will not run for Presidnet by May 1. Gingrich's contract is worth almost $1Million per year.

I've suspected that Gingrich was just using Presidential flirtations to keep his name in the news and sell books, as he's done in every pre-election cycle since he resigned his position as Speaker of the House in 1999 after becomming the only Speaker in history to be punished by Congress for an ethics violation.

The prospect of losing his $1Million Fox News gig might just put a damper on his flirtations -- UNLESS, that is, he's really serious about running.

We'll know by May, 1.

This article also helps explain why Mike Huckabee, also a Fox News contributor, has been a bit more careful than Gingrich when talking about a possible 2012 run.

BSR

in reference to: Fox News: Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum taken off air by Fox News - latimes.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee Dominates the South

2011-03-02T06:20:00.001-08:00

With Democrats having a lock on the massive amount of electoral votes in the Northeast and West Coast, the GOP path to winning the White House depends on sweeping most - if not all - the Southern states as a bloc. A new poll confirms there is an overwhelming favorite among voters in this absolutely critical region: Mike Huckabee.

In this new poll, Huckabee dominates the South coming in 9 percentage points ahead of Newt Gingrich, the 2nd place finisher.

Even more interestingly, Mitt Romney finishes 5th in the poll with a paltry 7 percent of Southerners saying they'd vote for him (just one point ahead of Ron Paul).

What this means, Romney fans, is that he will never -- cannot ever - hope to win the White House.

America wants Mike Huckabee. Governor, we need you.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Poll: The South is Huckabee's - Andy Barr - POLITICO.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Ed Rollins: Huckabee could put campaign together "very quickly."

2011-03-01T13:52:00.000-08:00

Check out this new video, to see how Ed Rollins responds to CNN's John King when King says "most operatives don't think Huckabee is running." Rollins says he "speaks to Huckabee all the time," he's "seriously considering it," he's "taking to money people," and "he could put a campaign together very quickly."

Huckabee Meeting Privately With Moneymen

2011-03-01T07:07:00.001-08:00

Buried in this article about one of Mike Huckabee's recent book signings in Iowa is this response to a question he was asked about whether he plans to run for the GOP nomination for president in 2012:

Huckabee said he's evaluating potential financial committments, including those that weren't there for him four years ago. "I'm still carefully assessing are those genuine committments. And if so, how serious, how deep, and can I count on them?" he said.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to:

"years ago. “I’m still carefully assessing are those genuine commitments. And if so, how serious, how deep, and can I count on them?” he said."
- Huckabee talks book, politics at Davenport event (view on Google Sidewiki)

Washington Post: The Case for Mike Huckabee

2011-02-25T10:47:00.001-08:00

Good article by Chris Cillizza citing all the things that make up the case for Mike Huckabee, including his great communciation skills, high name recognition and likeability, strength in the early primary states, and authenticity (link below).

Tomorrow Cillizza will publish the case against Mike Huckabee, which I predict now will include retreaded issues that have been previously vetted by the same people who now put Huckabee at the top of the polls. Things like Grover Norquist, clemencies, and fundraising ability. Yawn!

in reference to: The Fix - The case for Mike Huckabee (view on Google Sidewiki)

Is 2012 Slow Start That Unusual? Not Really.

2011-02-25T09:56:00.001-08:00

Lots of pundits are wringing their hands and acting baffled by the "slow-start" to the GOP's 2012 presidential election cycle. "It's FEBRUARY and not one major GOP candidate has officially announced," they write, breathlessly.

But is this really all that unusual? No, it isn't. Bill Clinton didn't announce his candidacy for what became his first term as President until OCTOBER of 1991. And consider this errily familiar-sounding paragraph from the New York Times' article about Clinton's announcement:

"His declaration today follows a month when the Democratic field suddenly came to life, after a summer when one leading Democrat after another backed away from a challenge to Mr. Bush."

Everybody relax,

BSR

in reference to:

"His declaration today follows a month when the Democratic field suddenly came to life, after a summer when one leading Democrat after another backed away from a challenge to Mr. Bush."
- Arkansas' Clinton Enters The '92 Race for President - Biography - NYTimes.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Gallup: Huckabee Front-Runner

2011-02-23T14:51:00.001-08:00

A new national poll by Gallup shows that Mike Huckabee now leads all other contenders for the GOP nomination in 2012. Sarah Palin came in second, with Mitt Romney in third.

Five months ago, Huckabee came in 5th in this same poll, while Mitt Romney was first - more evidence that Mitt Romney's support is soft and weakening.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Gallup Poll: Mike Huckabee climbs to top of GOP 2012 field - On Politics: Covering the US Congress, Governors, and the 2012 Election - USATODAY.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Win a FREE Copy of Mike Huckabee's New Book: "A Simple Government"

2011-02-23T14:00:00.000-08:00

WIN A FREE COPY OF MIKE HUCKABEE' LATEST BOOK

A Simple Government

To enter, just CLICK "LIKE" in the Facebook box in our sidebar!

Next week, I'll be giving away a FREE copy of Mike Huckabee's new book in a random drawing among all the people who are following us on our Facebook page. All you have to do is click "Like" in the Facebook box in our side bar, or simply go here.

Good luck!

Onward and upward,

BSR

Review: A Simple Government, by Mike Huckabee

2011-02-23T09:41:00.001-08:00

Obama: "We don't need to instill fear in the rest of the world."

Huckabee: "Why not?"

in reference to: Book Review: Mike Huckabee’s Simple Government Released Tomorrow. » Caffeinated Thoughts (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee: "I Can Beat Obama."

2011-02-23T06:23:00.001-08:00

Governor Mike Huckabee said yesterday, in an interview about his new book, "A Simple Government," that he is definately thinking about running for president in 2012 and believes he is the challenger who can beat Obama.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Huckabee: I Can Beat Obama (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee: "Clinton Didn't Announce Until October, '91"

2011-02-21T07:28:00.001-08:00

For those of you who are worried that Mike Huckaee may be taking too long to make a decision about running for President in 2012, consider this:

On Good Morning America this morning, Huckabee told George Stephanopolis that he would make his decision sometime this summer and noted that Bill Clinton (as Stephanopolis well knows) did not announce his successfull '92 candidacy until OCTOBER of '91.

See VIDEO at link below.

Stephanopolis also noted on the show that Huckabee tops ABC News' most recent poll with 21%, followed by Palin with 19% and Romney slipping to third with just 17%.

Mike Huckabee is truly "wagging the dog" in the 2012 GOP cycle because none of them want to enter the race until he makes a decision.

BSR
in reference to: Mike Huckabee: Obama 'Tough to Beat' - ABC News (view on Google Sidewiki)

Iowa Likes Huckabee. Romney, Not So Much.

2011-02-18T13:52:00.001-08:00

A recent poll of Iowa GOP activists found that they like Mike Huckabee the best, saying he is "down-to-earth and likabl"e. Palin they find to be "inexperienced and opportunistic."

It was Romney, however, who got the harshest criticism. Iowa GOP activists find him "elitist, arrogant, and a flip-flopper."

Ouch.

Onward and Upward, Governor Huckabee!

BSR

in reference to: Huckabee Found Likeable in Iowa (view on Google Sidewiki)

Poll: Huckabee Leads Tennessee

2011-02-16T13:57:00.001-08:00

A new poll shows the incredible strength of Mike Huckabee as the front-runner for the GOP nomination in 2012. Adding to the LONG list of states in which Huckabee leads in the polls, the state of Tenessee favors Huckabee by a WHOPPING 14 point margin over his next nearest rival (Sarah Palin) at 31 to 17 percent.

Mitt Romney trails in third place with an embarrassing 11 percent.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Poll: Huckabee up in Tenn. - Juana Summers - POLITICO.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

RomneyCare Allows $50 Elective Abortions

2011-02-15T13:20:00.001-08:00

Did you know?

Mitt Romney now portrays himself as "100% pro-life, yet Romneycare, his signature legisation as Governor, allows elective abortions for just $50?

We haven't forgotten. Neither should you.

We need Mike Huckabee. Authentic. Christian. Conservative.

BSR

in reference to: http://mikehuckabeepresident2008.blogspot.com/2007/12/romneys-final-abortion-outrage.html (view on Google Sidewiki)

Why 2012 Needs Huckabee

2011-02-15T13:09:00.001-08:00

No other potential candidate for the GOP nomination is as strong a defender of the right to life as Mike Huckabee. While other potential candidates (like Mitt Romney) are happy to avoid discussing social issues - and even advocate a new litmus test for candidates - Huckabee isn't going to let them dodge the issue.

MIke Huckabee just put abortion "front and center" in the GOP primary -- where it should be.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Huckabee Puts Abortion Front And Center In 2012 GOP Presidential Primary | TPMDC (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee Slaps Romney?

2011-02-15T08:49:00.001-08:00

Speaking at a pro-life fundraiser in Tennesee, Mike Huckabee said "I've often said I would gladly lose an election before I would ever yield on the issue of the sanctity of human life."

The statement could be seen as a slap at potential 2012 rival Mitt Romney, who has frequently flip-flopped on abortion in politically expedient ways. Romney once even bragged that, as Governor of Massachusettes, he had "promised to do nothing to change the abortion laws of my state, and I kept that promise."

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to: Huckabee: Abortion issue trumps all – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee "Seriously Considering" White House Bid.

2011-02-15T06:38:00.001-08:00

Governor Mike Huckabee, in Knoxville, TN for a pro-life fundraiser, told the Knoxville News that he is "seriously looking at" running for president again in 2012 and one reason is so he can "elevate the issue of life."

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: Huckabee speaks at anti-abortion fundraiser in Knoxville » Knoxville News Sentinel (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee to Speak at TN Pro-Life Fundraiser. How Come Romney Never Does?

2011-02-15T06:12:00.001-08:00

Mike Huckabee is speaking at another pro-life fundraiser this week. This time in Knoxville, TN.How come Mitt Romney never gets invited to speak at these?

BSR

in reference to: Huckabee speaks at anti-abortion fundraiser in Knoxville » Knoxville News Sentinel (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee Leads Latest National Poll

2011-02-11T14:20:00.001-08:00

Mike Huckabee remains the undisputed frontrunner for the GOP nomination in 2012. Read and enjoy!

Onward and upward.

BSR

in reference to: Huckabee Leads Latest GOP Presidential Poll - Chris Good - Politics - The Atlantic (view on Google Sidewiki)

WSJ: "The Mystique of America's Superpower Status Has Been Shattered."

2011-02-11T07:23:00.001-08:00

The Wall Street Journal published this damning article today, pointing out that the Obma administration is seemingly unable to handle the situation in Egypt. Words peppered throughout the article include "flummoxed," "confusion," "stumbling,"
"baffled," "frustration," and "powerlessness."

The coup de grace, however, comes from a senior White House advisor who came out of a National Security Council meeting and said "The mystique of America's superpower status has been shattered."

America needs a LEADER who UNDERSTANDS the root of the Middle East's problems. America needs MIKE HUCKABEE.

BSR

in reference to: Crisis Puts White House in Disarray - WSJ.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Want Huckabee to Run? Show Him.

2011-02-09T07:48:00.001-08:00

The polls show most conservatives want Mike Huckabee to run for president, and that he is the ONLY candidate who can unite the GOP and win the general election.

We NEED Mike Huckabee to run. But Obama is going to have a BILLION dollar warchest. To run, Mike Huckabee has to know that he has the support of our hearts AND our dollars.

It doesn't have to be much...together, millions of us can fund his campaign $5 at a time.

Think about it. You can help Huckabee defeat Obama for the price of a weekly Starbucks trip.

Show Mike you want him to run and you'll help him WIN. Go here NOW and sign up to automatically contribute $5 per week - or even per month - until he announces his candidacy.

Thank you,

BSR
in reference to: Huck PAC (view on Google Sidewiki)

New Poll: Huckabee Strongest Among Tea Party Activists

2011-02-08T13:37:00.001-08:00

CNN just released this new national poll showing -- yet again -- that Mike Huckabee is the number one choice among republicans for the GOP nomination in 2012.

Digging deep into the numbers, I found this interesting little tidbit: among Tea Party activists - who had a tremendous impact on the GOP in the recent mid-term election - Huckabee is by far the favorite for the 2012 GOP nomination (see page 12).

Huckabee leads among Tea Party supporters with 25%, followed by Sarah Palin with just 19%.

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to: http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2011/images/02/07/rel2e.pdf (view on Google Sidewiki)

Great News: Wasserman-Schultz Criticizes Huckabee

2011-02-08T11:52:00.001-08:00

Considering U.S. Representative Debbit Wasserman-Schultz has earned a 0% rating from the National Right to Life Committee, I consider it a badge of honor for Mike Huckabee to be criticized by her.

Thank you, Representative Wasserman-Schultz!

BSR
in reference to: Wasserman Schultz criticizes Huckabee over fundraiser for group that likens Planned Parenthood’s work to genocide | Florida Independent: News. Politics. Media (view on Google Sidewiki)

Good Morning, Mr. Frontrunner

2011-02-08T06:30:00.001-08:00

Pundits are sitting around scratching their heads, wondering why no GOP candidates have formally announced for the GOP nomination in 2012. I think I know the answer.

Everyone is waiting to see what Mike Huckababee is going to do. Its clear to everyone, based on the early polling, that Huckabee has "formidable strength" as the only GOP candidate who can unite the party and defeat Obama.

As the front-runner, Huckabee is setting the tone for the 2012 GOP nomination. I think none of the other candidates want to announce or confirm their attendance at early debates until Huckabee does.

Frankly, any early presidential debate that doesn't include Huckabee is going to be considered illigitimate.

Is Mitt Romney going to risk sharing the stage with Newt Gingrich, who is only selling books, Sarah Palin, whose only go-to tactic in a debate is to wink, Ron Paul, the Godfather's Pizza CEO, and the guy that yells "the rent's too damn high"?

No, he's not. In 2012, a debate isn't a debate until Huckabee says its a debate.

Good morning, Mr. Frontrunner.

BSR

in reference to: GOP frontrunners: 'It's all about who can get in last' - CNN.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Poll: Only Huckabee or Romney Can Beat Obama

2011-02-07T06:51:00.001-08:00

A new Rasmussen poll shows that only Mike Huckabee or Mitt Romney can beat Obama in 2012. Any rational person knows that Romney -- the pro-abortion, anti-gun, pro-gay marriage, pro-government healthcare flip-flopper-- can't possibly win the GOP nomination.

So you do the math.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: GOP 12: Rasmussen: Romney, Huckabee strong against Obama (view on Google Sidewiki)

Politico: National Poll Shows Huckabee Has"Formidable Strength"

2011-02-04T06:19:00.001-08:00

Politico published this story yesterday about a new national CNN poll that shows Huckabee has "formidable strength" as the frontrunner.

"Two-thirds of Rebublicans...say would likely support Huckabee as their nominee in 2012."

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to:

"On the other hand, Mike Huckabee is showing formidable strength: Two-thirds of Republicans questioned say they would likely support Huckabee as their nominee in 2012."
- http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1210/Huckabees_strength.html?showall (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee Leads Nebraska

2011-02-04T06:12:00.001-08:00

The undeniable trend continues. A new poll shows that Mike Huckabee is the preferred GOP nominee in Nebraska, followed by Palin and Gingrich. Mitt Romey comes in fourth, embarrassingly sharing the bottom of the pack with Ron Paul.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to: PPP Poll: Huckabee, Palin, Gingrich Lead Muddled 2012 GOP Field In Nebraska | TPMDC (view on Google Sidewiki)

Obama and Clinton: Inexperienced and Underpowered

2011-02-02T18:30:00.001-08:00

When President Obama offered his bitter rival Hillary Clinton the Secretary of State position, everyone knew it was for two reasons:

1) He didn't want her to run against him again in 2012

2) He didn't like her enough to make her his Vice President

Nowhere in that decision could it be argued that he felt that she was the best equipped person to be Secretary of State. Now the Illinois State Senator - turned one term US Senator - turned President's politically motivated decision has come home to roost in a terribly frightening way.

Quite frankly, neither President Obama nor Secretary of State Clinton quite seemed to know what to do when all hell broke loose in Egypt this week. Now, as CNN reports, for the first in history the US finds itself helpless to influence events in this vital region.

When asked how the US will pick up the pieces in the wake of the Egyptian revolt (which now threatens to spread elsewhere in the Middle East), a senior official simple said "We will call whoever is in charge."

That pretty much sums up the Obama administration's foreign policy muscle. America, the world's only superpower, is reduced to waiting to "call whoever is in charge" in arguably the most important and volitile region on Earth to US interests.

We need new leadership that understands the complete picture of Middle Eastern religious strife. We need Mike Huckabee.

BSR
in reference to:

"When asked how the U.S. will pick up the pieces in the region, one senior official simply said, "We will call whoever is in charge.""
- The Sweep: The risk of democracy in the Middle East - CNN.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

More Trouble for Romney?

2011-02-01T13:55:00.001-08:00

It turns out that Jon Huntsman, who recently resigned his position as Ambassasador to China and is widely rumored to be planning to run for the GOP nomination for president in 2012, is a Mormon.

Pundits are already speculating about the negative impact this could have on Romney by "splitting the Mormon vote" in places like Nevada, a state where Romney appears to be hoping to jump-start his candidacy (judging by indications Romney plans to skip Iowa and South Carolina).

What do you think?

BSR

in reference to: Mormons on Top | Slog | The Stranger, Seattle's Only Newspaper (view on Google Sidewiki)

New Poll: Huckbee Leads South Carolina

2011-02-01T13:38:00.001-08:00

Continuing the growing list of key primary states in which Mike Huckabee is the frontrunner, Public Policy Polling announced today that Huckabee leads South Carolina, followed by Romney a full 6 percentage points behind. Palin and Gingrich come in 3rd and 4th.

Interestingly, the authors report that if South Carolina's very popular Republican Senator Jim DeMint were to enter the race, he would be in a virtual tie with Huckabee (Huckabee would trail DiMint by 4 percentage points in a poll with a 4.1% margin of error).

UPDATE: Per CNN, DiMint not running: http://cnn.com/video/?/video/politics/2011/01/27/tsr.demint.presidential.run.cnn

"These results are great news for Huckabee," the author says, "as they show that he can compete against a popular Senator in that candidate's own state. They also continue a trend ...that show[s] Huckabee drawing strong support from both conservatives and moderates to top his rivals."

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to:

"That results are great news for Huckabee, as they show that he can compete against a popular Senator in that candidate's own state. They also continue a trend in recent polls that show Huckabee drawing strong support form both conservatives and moderates to top his rivals."
- PPP Poll: Huckabee In Front For 2012 SC Primary--Unless DeMint Jumps In | TPMDC (view on Google Sidewiki)

Senior Obama Advisor: "Romney Gave Us Good Ideas on Health Care."

2011-01-31T06:52:00.001-08:00

Check it out folks. If you ever doubted that Romneycare in Massachusettes was the model for Obamacare, those doubts are now extinguished.

David Axelrod, Senior White House Advisor just said Romney "did some interesting things there on health care, you know. We got some good ideas from him."

Obamacare = Romneycare.

BSR

in reference to: Axe: GOP field 'unfathomable' to handicap - Jennifer Epstein - POLITICO.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Why Huckabee is Right About Threat of Egyptian Unrest

2011-01-31T06:42:00.001-08:00

Earlier today Mike Huckabee, who is currently in Israel, we reported that he believes the current state of unrest in Egypt has the potential to threaten peace the world over. Here's an article from the The Jerusalem Post that explains why he's right.

Mohammed El Baradei, the man who hopes to succeed Egyptian Mubarak, previously used his position as head of the IAEA to help Iran cover up its nuclear weapons program. His actions "won him the support of the Iranian regime."

El Baradei is also a supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood, an organization sworn to the destruction of Israel.

If El Baradei takes over power in Egypt, the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel is doomed and the Israelis will once again be surrounded by Islamic fundamentalists who seek to eliminate them from the face of the Earth.

At the very least, Egypt will become an Islamist regime and a major base for Hamas, al-Qaida, and spread of global jihad. At worst, all out war in the Middle East - which can easily spill over to involve nations around the world - would become much, much more likely.

BSR

in reference to:

"Elbaradei’s support for the Iranian ayatollahs is matched by his support for the Muslim Brotherhood. This group, which forms the largest and best-organized opposition movement to the Mubarak regime, is the progenitor of Hamas and al-Qaida. It seeks Egypt’s transformation into an Islamic regime that will stand at the forefront of the global jihad."
- Column One: The pragmatic fantasy (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee to Knesset: "Egypt situation could threaten world."

2011-01-31T05:16:00.001-08:00

Mike Huckabee happens to be travelling in the middle-east during the recent outbreak of unprecedented civil unrest in Egypt. Speaking to the Israeli Knesset, Huckabee said that the situation, if it continues to worsen and destabilizes the middle-east, could "threaten the world and all those who seek peace and security."

BSR

in reference to: Mike Huckabee: Egypt situation could threaten world - Israel News, Ynetnews (view on Google Sidewiki)

The "Phantom" Primary

2011-01-30T08:13:00.001-08:00

Here's a good Boston Globe article about the difference between the 2008 primaries and the upcoming 2012 primaries. Unlike last time, none of the major candidates (Huckabee, Romney, Palin) has announced their candidacies. There are many reasons for this, all covered adequately in the article, but I think I can add a bit more:

1) Mike Huckabee was not even on the national radar at this point in the 2008 election, and - with no money for a major advertising effort - he didnt become a factor in the election until the nationally televised debates that occurred AFTER the American people started paying attention (summer 2008). Yet look what he acheived. On the strength of his knowledge, record, personality, and performance in the debates Huckabee experienced the now-famous "Huckabee Surge" in the Fall of 2008 that led to a victory in the Iowa Caucus and a very narrow loss in South Carolina (by 1% point). Had he won South Carolina, many people think he might have gone on to win the nomination. I beleive that Huckabee learned from this experience that there is little need for him to slog his way around the country campaigning for months before the American people actually start paying attention. If he runs, he'll be a smarter, more experienced, and even BETTER candidate than before.

2) Mitt Romney learned the same lesson, I believe, although much more painfully. Unlike Huckabee, who learned what he could do with almost NO money, Romney learned how little it mattered to spend MILLIONS on advertising and sophisticated strategists (much of it his own money) before the American people are paying attention. He advertised ceaslessly for MONTHS in Iowa and elsewhere, only to get trounced.

Of course, part of that trouncing might also have had something to do with Romney being unable to sell his flip-flops on things like abortion, gun-control, gay marriage, and (now) government-run health care.

BSR
in reference to: Presidential hopefuls hold back in GOP’s silent winter - The Boston Globe (view on Google Sidewiki)

Huckabee In Middle East, Weighs in on Egyptian Unrest

2011-01-29T07:57:00.000-08:00

Mike Huckabee, currently in Israel, weighs in on Egytian unrest:

New Poll: Huckabee Front Runner in NC, WV

2011-01-29T07:30:00.001-08:00

Mike Huckabee's position as the clear frontrunner in the upcoming race for the GOP nomination for president continues to improve. Already leading in key states like Iowa, Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Texas, new polling released today puts Huckabee WAY out front in West Virginia and North Carolina.

And the news continues to worsen for Mitt Romney, who came in an embarrassing 4th place in each poll.

"The results continue a trend of great news for Huckabee," the authors say. "He's...soaking up a huge portion of the conservative vote while still appealing to moderates."

Mike Huckabee, the authentic Christian conservative, is the GOP's choice - and America's choice - for president in 2012.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to:

"The results continue a trend of great news for Huckabee. He's taken the top slot in a number of recent PPP polls, soaking up a huge portion of the conservative vote while still appealing to moderates."
- Poll: Conservative Support Puts Huckabee On Top In WV, NC Primaries | TPMDC (view on Google Sidewiki)

POLITICO: #Romney Losing Key Supporters in IA, NH, SC, FL

2011-01-28T12:25:00.001-08:00

The outlook for Mitt Romney's presidential aspirations continues to dim. Running behind Mike Huckabee in early polling - including surprising places where he should be strongest (New Jersey, for example) - Romney is now seeing support he had from key GOP insiders in critical primary states melt away.

Politico just published this article saying "In each of the traditional early states, top Romney supporters from the last campaign tell Politico that they're hesitant to get behind [Romney]."

I guess politically expedient flip-flopping on key social issues like abortion, gun control, gay marriage, and government-run healthcare finally caught up to him.

BSR

in reference to: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0111/48336_Page3.html (view on Google Sidewiki)

The front-runner Mike Huckabee

2011-01-28T07:13:00.001-08:00

Here's a well-written piece by the Iowa Defense Alliance. Check it out!

in reference to:

"Meanwhile Huckabee has Iowa voters who are quietly and diligently working to be ready to jump into action."
- The front-runner Mike Huckabee « Iowa Defense Alliance (view on Google Sidewiki)

"Huckmentum:" Conservative Support Shifting From Palin, Gingrich."

2011-01-27T08:42:00.001-08:00

Here's an article published today that analyzes the results of all the recent polls and determines (as said here days ago) that Mike Huckabee "may be emerging as THE front runner."

Interestingly, the author says, Huckabee's rise in the polls is due to a shift of conservative support to Huckabe - away from Palin and Gingrich.

Not only that, the author says, the electorate has become more conservative since the 2008 election, which is great for Huckabee but horrible for Mitt Romney, who posts the worst favorability ratings among conservatives.

Furthermore, the author states, Huckabee has "demonstrated a unique ability to draw support from both moderate and conservative Republicans" - a CRUCIAL element to win the GOP nomination.

Onward and upward,

BSR

in reference to:

"Huckabee's surge in the PPP poll is largely the result of a conservative shift away from Palin and Gingrich and toward the former Arkansas governor"
- Huckmentum? Mike Huckabee Polling Well In 2012 Primaries | TPMDC (view on Google Sidewiki)

NJ Poll: "Good News for Huckabee, Bad News for Romney."

2011-01-25T14:49:00.001-08:00

Public Policy Polling just released a new poll showing a huge surge for Mike Huckabee in New Jersey, of all places. Huckabee is polling a full 10 points higher in New Jersey than he did in 2008 while Romney is polling a full 10 points lower than 2008. "Huckabee's performance (in New Jersey) shows strenght for him outside his home base in the South," says the author. On the other hand, "if there is anywhere that Romney should really be strong it the northeast, but he' polling 10 points behind..."

Pay attention, GOP. Huckabee is the ONLY authentic, Christian conservative in the mix, and he's who America wants.

BSR

in reference to: Public Policy Polling: Good news for Huckabee, bad news for Romney in NJ (view on Google Sidewiki)

Evangelical Romney Supporter Urges "New Litmus Test"

2011-01-24T08:53:00.001-08:00

It appears Mitt Romney may have figured out that he can't run from his record on abortion and gay marriage. After trying - and failing- to deny his record in 2008, Romney appears to taking a new tactic: Change the rules!

According to MSN, "a well-connected figure in the evangelical community and Mitt Romney supporter sent a memo last week to Christian conservatives urging them to consider 'a new litmus test' beyond traditional cultural values."

I think that just about says it all about the flip-flopper, don't you?

BSR

in reference to:

"“Mark DeMoss, a well-connected figure in the evangelical community and Mitt Romney supporter, sent a memo last week to Christian conservatives urging them to consider ‘a new litmus test’ beyond traditional cultural issues,”"
- First Read - 2012: The waiting game (view on Google Sidewiki)

VIDEO: Mike Huckabee on Political Correctness (Hilarious!)

2011-01-24T06:43:00.000-08:00

Check out this hilarious commentary by Mike Huckabee about political correctness. By the way, I know him well enough to know that he very likely pulled off this entire segment without notes or a teleprompter.

FLASHBACK: Huckabee - Better Ideas for Health Care Reform

2011-01-23T06:32:00.001-08:00

We started blogging for Huckabee way back in 2005, talking about his ideas for health care form that were based on his successful model in Arkansas. Unlike Obama, Huckabee doesn't believe the Federal government can - or should - be the solution.

The solution, Huckabee rightly says, is to create a system that REWARDS good health practices (instead of just treating disease) and encourages PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY for one's health.

Check out this post from 2009 that recaps it:

in reference to: Mike Huckabee President 2012: Huckabee: Better Ideas for Health Care Reform (view on Google Sidewiki)

BREAKING: New PPP poll shows Frontrunner Huckabee lead expanding

2011-01-21T09:41:00.001-08:00

Wow. Public Policy Polling just released a new poll that confirms - beyond any doubt - that Mike Huckabee is THE clear favorite and frontrunner among GOP voters. In today's poll results, Huckabee garners 24% support nationally, far outpacing both Palin and Romney whose support has fallen to 14% each. Gingrich gets just 11%, and everybody else is stuck in single digits.

"This month's numbers are indicative of an ongoing problem for Romney," the authors say. "Conservatives just don't like him..."

About Palin, the authors say, "her problem is not that GOP voters don't like her...They just don't think she's presidential material."

We couldn't agree more. Onward and upward!

BSR
in reference to: Public Policy Polling (view on Google Sidewiki)

Frontrunner Huckabee: Decision about 2012 race "in summer."

2011-01-21T09:26:00.001-08:00

Governor Huckabee said in an interview yesterday that he has not ruled out running for president, but he will not make a final decision until sometime this summer. Huckabee, who is the frontrunner in a recent ABC News national poll as well as in several important state polls including Iowa, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas, can afford to take his time. The publication of his new book next month, and subsequent book tour, will give him a highly visible presence in key primary states through the spring and early summer.

Run, Governor. Your country needs you.

BSR

in reference to: http://www.seattlepi.com/politico/433879_politico47947.html (view on Google Sidewiki)

Frontrunner Huckabee Leads Florida

2011-01-20T13:23:00.001-08:00

In addition to polls showing Huckabee leads all contenders in Iowa, Alabama, Pennsylvania, and Texas, here's a poll showing he also leads in the critical electoral state of Florida.

Onward and upward!

BSR

in reference to: Huckabee leads Florida in early 2012 poll | The American Independent (view on Google Sidewiki)

Frontrunner Huckabee Lavishing Attention on Iowa, South Carolina

2011-01-20T11:33:00.001-08:00

As poll after poll shows that Mike Huckabee is the frontrunner for the GOP nomination for president in 2012, the Governor gives us a clear sign that he plans to run.

His new book titled "A Simple Government" will be published next month. Plans for his accompanying book tour show that he will be lavishing attention on Iowa and South Carlolina - two early primary states that will play a critical role in deciding who gets the nomination.

Of the 40 cities Huckabee will visit on the tour, one-quarter of them are in Iowa in South Carolina.

BSR

in reference to:

"Huckabee will be spending more than a quarter of his 40-city tour in two states that play a major role in determining who the GOP presidential nominee will be in 2012."
- Huckabee’s book tour lavishes attention on Iowa, South Carolina – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs (view on Google Sidewiki)

New Poll: Frontrunner Huckabee CRUSHING Romney. Palin in Iowa

2011-01-20T09:31:00.001-08:00

More evidence that Huckabee is THE frontrunner. His lead in the crucial first caucus state of Iowa continues to expand. Huckabee is now CRUSHING the flip-flopper (Romney) 28% to 19%. Sarah Palin's fall to Huckabee is further confirmed, coming in a distant third with just 12.4%.

Onward and upward!

BSR

in reference to: Poll: Mike Huckabee leads potential 2012 GOP field in Iowa (view on Google Sidewiki)

Frontrunner Huckabee Tops ABC News National Poll

2011-01-20T06:38:00.001-08:00

The evidence that Mike Huckabee is THE front runner for the 2012 GOP nomination continues to pile up. In addition to leading several states' polls including Iowa, Texas, Alabama, and Pennsylvania, Huckabee has now come out on top in a national poll just released by ABC News.

According to ABC News, 21% of respondents to the national poll of Republican voters selected Mike Huckabee as their choice for president. Huckabee is followed by Sarah Palin (19%).

Mitt Romney comes in third place at a paltry 17%, despite having spent millions of dollars of his own money in his failed 2008 effort.

Interestingly, regarding Palin, the article references a poll issued last month that indicated big problems looming for Palin. 59% of Americans said they would not even consider voting for Palin for president - including 36% of Republicans, "a large group to lose even before the race has begun," the author said.

MIke Huckabee, the front runner, is the GOP's choice - and he is AMERICA'S choice.

Onward and upward,

BSR
in reference to:

"Twenty-one percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents in this ABC News/Washington Post poll favor Mike Huckabee for their party’s nomination; 19 percent back Sarah Palin and 17 percent prefer Mitt Romney. The numbers don’t change significantly when results are narrowed to registered voters: Huckabee 20 percent, Romney 18, Palin 16."
- GOP War Horses Lead the 2012 Parade - The Numbers (view on Google Sidewiki)

TIME Adds to Huckabee's Front Runner Status.

2011-01-19T14:02:00.001-08:00

Further adding to Mike Huckabee's front runner status, TIME's Joe Klein published a great article today saying that people should keep an eye on him in the race for the 2012 GOP
nomination. "He's got skills. He's funny, decent and will, on occasion, violate the lockstep rigors of his party," Klein said.

"I make no predictions," Klien concludes. "But I'll be surprised if Huckabee isn't in the mix."

Onward and upward!

BSR

in reference to: Watch This Space - Swampland - TIME.com (view on Google Sidewiki)