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f.igwealor — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:38:44 GMT

Of what use is this poll if it's delegates were stripped of votes?

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Bee, NH — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:41:37 GMT

Even though Florida doesn't count in the democratic party, i am pretty sure Obama will win it.

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Hank R. Smyrna, DL — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:46:34 GMT

Huckabee may have lost weight, but he'll always be the fat pudgy boy everyone made fun of. He's got an ego the size of his old 60 inch waist pants. Anyone who votes for him is fat in the head.

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David, Tallahassee FL — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:47:10 GMT

Why even bring Florida up? The Republicans are only going to count half the Florida delegates, while the Democrats will count none. Heck, the Democratic party isn't even going to let the Florida delegation into the convention.

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Daniel, NY — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:48:43 GMT

Check out the ton of new state polls released this morning by different institutes: There's one from Ohio (as close as ever), Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa -- and a surprising survey from North Carolina that finds Dems very competitive! Full roundup: http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2007/12/presidential-polls-coming-in-from-all.html

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kenn — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:49:03 GMT

If rudy was hilliary would the story be he is losing his touch and people dont want that kind of leadership you know the same negitive stories hilliary gets as she campaigns for president,that rudy seems to miss here the story simply says within margin of error rudys lead has slipped ,looks to me he is done good riddence

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Eric — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:00:34 GMT

What kind of junky poll is that? Never heard of it.

MITT ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT 2008!!!

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TheQueen Bee — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:21:03 GMT

Hillary will kick Obama out of Florida....she'll beat him with double digits!

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Tom, Monmouth County, NJ — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:23:30 GMT

I'm happy Huckabee is doing good. His 17 year old son hung a stray dog when he was a Boy Scout leader and Huckabee fired the Police Chief investigating it. That's Micheal Vick type stuff and the press gives Huckabee a free pass. Then he write a letter to a rapist and murderer telling him he wants him to be freed. Well, the guy is freed and rapes and murders again and Mike says "Aw Shucks, that's not my fault." Maybe not, but did you have to write him a letter telling him you wanted him to be freed? Give me a break. The Democrats Love it. BTW, comparing Huckabee to Reagan is sorta like comparing John Edwards to JFK.

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Rick, WS, NC — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:40:28 GMT

I still ain't bowing to hucks bible and religious zealotry no matter how many times I'm waterboarded by good christians...

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Roy Janoski, Cleveland, Ohio — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:44:11 GMT

Bee, you haven't a clue. Go back to sleep. hillaryclinton.com #1 "will Win"

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C.C. — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:44:53 GMT

Here it is again...hillaryclinton.com

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Kathryn in Bham — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:49:59 GMT

Really, whoever edits these posts is slacking today...not only do we have a REALLY ONE SIDED Board today, but we also have people who are not keeping up...and my comment on an earlier post is not showing up - it was a very unbiased, tasteful comment on Billary. Really, I am so dissappointed!

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Barbara C., Pompano Beach, FL — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:03:31 GMT

What is going on in Florida? Gallup had Giuliani way up over Huckabee and that was this morning. I guess it depends on how you ask the question.

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Lyn, MD — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:11:45 GMT

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Former President George H.W. Bush has shot down his successor Bill Clinton’s idea of a diplomatic mission under a Hillary Clinton presidency that would send him and other notables abroad to assure other nations that “America is open for business and cooperation again.”

The move came one day after Bill Clinton made the suggestion on the campaign trail in South Carolina, in response to a question from a supporter about his wife’s “number-one priority” upon reaching the White House.

In a statement sent to CNN Tuesday afternoon, former President Bush’s chief of staff Jean Becker said that he “wholeheartedly supports the president of the United States, including his foreign policy. He has never discussed an ‘around-the-world-mission’ with either former President Bill Clinton or Sen. Clinton, nor does he think such a mission is warranted since he is proud of the role America continues to play around the world as the beacon of hope for freedom and democracy.

“President Bush is excited about several of the excellent Republican candidates running for president, and looks forward to discussing their candidacy once the Republican nominee is determined.”

Foot in mouth round II...by the time this election is over he will have no credibility

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repent! — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:22:19 GMT

"His 17 year old son hung a stray dog when he was a Boy Scout leader.."

It was a sinner and a Devil Dog!

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Steve, Eau Claire, Wisconsin — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:42:57 GMT

Here's my question to my fellow Republicans:
What type of "Christian" candidate [Huckabee] is Pro-Torture? Is that what Jesus would have done to his enemies???

I'm not aiding to the terrorist but I think we as a PEOPLE are better than torture, and for someone to support someone who is defined as the "Religious Candidate" who at the same time supports inflicting cruel and unusual punishment on those who oppose us is something I do not and can not understand.

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Scott Last — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:46:11 GMT

The Ron Paul revolution is coming to town. $18 million raised so far in Q4 compared to the paltry $4 million for Huckabee (with tons of media support, unlike Ron Paul). The real revolution is with Ron Paul, where true grass roots efforts are making things happen without the media.

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Doug, Topeka KS — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:46:14 GMT

i'm a registered republican with a land line and a cell phone, not once has anybody called me regarding who i support

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Patricia M — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:47:49 GMT

Barack Hussein Obama will be our next president, and I for one am proud to see an American of muslim heritage become president. As our first muslim heritage President, Barack Hussein Obama will be a new hope, the way John Kennedy was as a Catholic President. Barack Hussein is the new Kennedy, and the new Lincoln too. We should all love him more than we love Jesus.

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Barbara — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:51:15 GMT

I was hoping that all the Jesus freaks would learn from our horrific experience with the current Loony Tune in The White House. Just because a man talks to Jesus doesn't make him a good president.

Quite the opposite actually.

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Nanette — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:02:01 GMT

All I can say is that citizens around the country should talk to us folks in Arkansas before jumping on Huckabee's band wagon. You can bet he will NOT carry Arkansas. Dig deeper, there is more!

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PHiL C Temecula Ca — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:03:22 GMT

Strategic Vision = Push Polling

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Blanca DeBree, Fond du Lac, WI — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:03:51 GMT

Mike Huckabee will bring the party back to its roots. When Mike wins, we can all party like it's 1959!

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michael desouza summersville, missouri — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:05:41 GMT

IT SEEMS DOWNRIGHT IGNORANT TO EXCLUDE THE FUTURE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES RON PAUL WHEN ALL HE WANTS TO DO IS GOVERN THE PEOPLE USING THE OLD FASHIONED CONSTITUTION AS HIS GUIDE. I LIKED WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON WHEN THEY USED IT.
WE CAN STILL GO BACK AND READ ABOUT IT. LET'S HELP RON PAUL BECOME THE GREATEST PRESIDENT LIKE WASHINTON.

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John Alexander,Edinboro,PA — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:07:39 GMT

Huck is getting the evangelical vote, they will sit out the general when Mitt gets the nod because Huck will not stand for long when the party gets the ugly info out on him. Dems win. It is simple, Bush is a drag on the party and many independents will not vote for the repubs this time around, no such thing as raygun dems anymore, he took all their money and ran away, don't need to be burned twice.

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michael desouza summersville, missouri — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:07:52 GMT

RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT IS OUR ONLY HOPE

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jack martin — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:08:05 GMT

I know this "politics' is a "game" many enjoy watching, though it seems so senless with a year to go before election to be overwhelmed with this on the news channels, which leads me to my question: Isn't there anything in the Geneva Convention about all these torturous debates and talking head babble?

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Chad, Denver, CO — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:10:46 GMT

Great -- since the religious right has hijacked the conservatives, may as well put a minister in the head chair. Don't worry folks, when your done giving your liberties away and the constitution is abolished, at least you can pray to the president.

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Rob — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:11:07 GMT

It surprise me that Huckabee is doing anything in the polls. Well...not really considering the low level of consciousness in this country. Do we really want to elect a fundamentalist preacher to the highest office in the land? A person with a literal mythic mindset is at the level of consciousness and intelligence of a 5 yo.

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Jim Calhoun — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:13:19 GMT

What's this about Huckabee's son torturing a dog to death? You mean MSNBC isn't DOING A MAJOR STORY ON THIS? Hmmmm

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Carol Velardi, Orlando, Florida — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:13:27 GMT

I guess Huckabee forgot to teach his Christian love and mercy to his son. When I read what he did to the dog, it made me ill. It wasn't simply killing a dog - it was torture. Truly in the category of Vick. But Huckabee made sure it was suppressed. We don't need any more Arkansas politics.

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Carol — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:13:38 GMT

That's what's so funny about the Christian voters. They are the least inclusive of all. They only accept their own group and shun everyone else. They think they are going to heaven and everyone else isn't. IN OTHER WORDS, THEY BELIEVE THE FAIRY TALE KNOWN AS THE BIBLE. IT'S SINFUL THAT THEY ARE A POLITICAL GROUP.

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Nanette — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:15:24 GMT

Huckabee may be a Baptist preacher, but he is the best liar you will ever here. Shucks, he is a better liar than George Bush. As I said earlier, keep digging, there is more!

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BobC, Margate, Florida — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:18:50 GMT

We have plenty of people in Florida who are just as stupid as Huckabee, so I'm not surprised he's doing well here. Huckabee proved his stupidity when he said during a debate he believes an invisible man in the clouds made people out of nothing.

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Violet — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:19:03 GMT

Chad and Rob,

People have power. Where is the outrage? Where are all the people who have had it up to here with the religious kooks? Where are the folks who want to follow the constitution and want to throw the current criminal in The White HOuse into jail?\

Why is everyone so lazy?

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Dede, long beach california — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:23:20 GMT

I find the buzz about huckabee's son hanging a stray dog quite irrelevant to the issues facing Americans today. What has a 17yr old teenage boy got to do with a general election for crying out loud. People can really be quite gullible and not see that all these direct attacks on huckabee are coming out because the guy does have a chance to win the nomination and the rich elites are afraid his gonna come after them and their money hungry friends who keep enriching themselves with money that should be for everyone.people should stop all these talks about stray dogs and wat not, its really of no consequence. the important thing is what the candidates have to say.

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Rick - Kansas — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:28:30 GMT

Carol, we Christian's will all pray to keep you out of Hell! That's more than you will do for us. Thank God for Huck!

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Mike Brooks, Eugene, Oregon — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:31:04 GMT

Good. AT least we will have one decent candidate. I'm a Democrat, but my choices for president, order, are" Edwards, Obama, Biden, McCain, Huckabee, Romney. Neither Guiliani or Clinton make the list and I will vote accordingly. Ethics, personal morality, a lack of fanaticism, and genuine concern for the country count most. Oh, and I will not vote for *any* Democrat that endorses Hillary Clinton. Do that and you can forget my vote, even if it costs you your seat and costs the Party control.

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John B, Des Moines, IA — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:32:10 GMT

The GOP thought they had taken over the Christian Fundamentalists to their own ends. Now the party is about to find out it's the other way around.

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Mike Waco, TX — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:34:41 GMT

You know, I wasnt a big fan of McCain when he was running against Bush, nut the more I have watched how he handles himself and other Americans I trully believe he would make the best President and his experience in the Senate and his knowledge of Foreign Policy would be a true blessing. The only reason Hillary is even doing well is becuase of Bill so people really need to open their eyes and vote for a President, not because someone was a Presidents wife and that she had the heart to excuse her husband for having an affair in the very office we as tax payers pay for. I am not trying to get McCain in office, I just feel he has the best background to be the most successful President we have had in years.

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Rich, Baltimore — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:39:28 GMT

The GOP fight for the nomination will be the best political entertainment in 100 years !

The Bible thumpers vs the Pragmatists.

As the spotlight starts to focus on Huckabee, it looks like there is plenty to wonder about and it looks like he will be easy for the Dems to beat.

But, the right will not give their support if Rudy or Mitt wins.

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Susan, Chico, CA — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:41:58 GMT

Should we not all ask, again, why the 'Christian' community is so willing to follow along because their 'leader' invokes the name of Jesus on the one hand and then invokes callousness, ignorance, mean-spiritedness and jokstering on the other? Example: He would rather see 'old hippies' be prevented from 'getting their drugs' if a universal healthcare system were in place in this nation than secure that system so that all citizens would be provided the health coverage and care they need.

He needs to go back to Genesis and Isaiah, as well as the New Testament, where God answers the question: Am I my brother's keeper? BTW, He answered 'yes.'

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Alex Libman, Hamilton, NJ — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:42:18 GMT

Those polls have been proven dishonest and irrelevant time and time again! Guess what, buddy, people who aren't "likely Republican voters" (read "2004 Bush contributers") or who don't have land-lines or screen their calls can vote too! Ron Paul will win big in NH, the "Live Free or Die" state, and take the establishment by storm!

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David R, Gainesville, FL — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:46:26 GMT

We're behind Huckabee in Florida. Go Huckabee! Go Gators!

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Vince, Jupiter, Florida — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:57:18 GMT

The founding fathers of our democracy were incredibly wise and brilliant by establishing the separation of church and state. Apparently they knew that the last thing we need is a government run by the devils that hide in the church.

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John — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:57:22 GMT

Huckabee will be the next President of the United States!

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Elmer, Warner, NH — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:41:25 GMT

Jesus, as it is said, will only endorse one or the other of the Great Christian Leaders, Mr. Mitt or Mr. Huck. I read it in the Bible. Therefore you have no business not believing me. Jesus Loves Charlatans! Mitt and Huck will burn in hell for using religion for political ends. America is a Christian Nation. No new taxes. Go Mitt!!!

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Carol — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:42:58 GMT

Rick,

Don't waste your prayers on me. I'm fine and happy as a lark. The only difference between me and you is that you believe in a fairy tale known as the Bible. I don't.

Of course, that makes YOU think you are better than I am. I think that it actually makes you more stupid than I am. That's ok. We all have the freedom of choice in this country. That is, until you and your type try to choose for all of us.

But feel free, while you are praying for me, i will be out making sure that those who talk to jesus and the easter bunny do so in churches and not in the government buildings that I pay for.

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Debra — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:45:56 GMT

Elmer,

What is your suggestion for paying back the billions that Mr, B has blown on the Iraq war?

Shall we pray it away?

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Matt — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:38:25 GMT

The bigotry by some on here is sickening.

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Bud Parks. Tempe AZ — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:41:59 GMT

If Huckabee is the nominee I will either vote for a third party candidate or the democrat. I will never vote for someone who has shown the religious bigotry thia so-called Christian has. He is antiscience actually advocated isolating pople like Ryan White. He destroyed hard drives that would have shown his misuse of the state plane. He accepted thousands of dollars from tobacco companies and other while serving as gov. because he daid the pay wasn't enough. He has a gift registry when leaving office to pay for a home. His son kills a dog and he tries to cover it up. He is horrible on taxes and his national sales tax would kill the poor and middle class. People need to look past this aw shucks image and see shat he has done. His experience in Arkansas makes White Water look like nothing.

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Joe Melosi, Edwardsville, IL — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:50:08 GMT

President Huckabee will take the country back where it belongs and restore the meaning of CHRISTMAS, AND WREST IT AWAY FROM THE GRINCH, who makes the word CHRISTMAS taboo from all media. The GRINCH now rules. Huckabee seems like the only candidate with the guts to defeat GRINCH.

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Larry Punc — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:53:36 GMT

I had sex with Patricia M. She was great in bed. She loves sex and is a whore.

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Mary — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:57:04 GMT

Carol,

Why are you far-left wingnuts so bitter?

Chill out and Merry Christmas!

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andy hansen — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:58:11 GMT

Boy who should I vote for A women who's husband almost got impeached. A black with a middleeastern name. A mormon, a ex New York major who has been married numerous times or a Baptist bile beater. Go figure

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andy hansen — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:58:49 GMT

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Doug, Astoria, IL — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:59:12 GMT

Hey Carol, count me in as one more Christian that's praying for you. I'm also a Huckabee supporter, but I don't appreciate you lumping me in a category that demonizes those who don't follow Christianity. In fact, I have a deep concern for those who die unsaved. Think about it- you really want to take a chance at spending forever in Hell?

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Wes, Little Rock — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:25 GMT

Contrary to Nanette's ravings, I say Huckabee would have a very good chance of carrying Arkansas. He was liked by people on both sides of the aisle (which is VERY rare for a state like Arkansas that has a strong democratic bent) and he was very effective as a governor here. Ease up on that caffiene, Nanette...

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Joe USA — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:04:28 GMT

Mike Huckabee is like George Bush with a pulse or maybe the anti-Christ, but one thing for sure, he is as crooked as a stick.

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Carol — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:22:06 GMT

Doug,

You are hilarious. Thanks for the laugh.

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Tom CA — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:23:23 GMT

Carol - You are right on, for the most part the Bible is a fairy tale when it comes to the historical Jesus. The biblical story of Jesus was taken from the cult of Mithra, which was one of the main religions at that time. Mithra was suppose to have walked on water, turned water into wine, healed the sick and raised the dead. Sounds familar? This was done to convert the pagans into Christianity. If Jesus was here, he would be laughing his head off.

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Marcel Tapia, Lihue, HI 96766 — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:43:07 GMT

Huckabee is the finest candidate among the Republicans. No Democrats can compare with him. He must be the next President of the United States of America.

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ChristianConservative, Raleigh, NC — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:53:31 GMT

"Strategic Vision = Push Polling"

I think you're onto something there... bet Mike has these guys on speed dial by now.

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Don, Orange Beach, AL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:03:56 GMT

I am absolutely astounded that Huckabee is getting this much press, even with the ignorant so-called Christian community. Don't these people read? Haven't they looked into the depths of what this country is needing? Instead, they scream their hearts out and clap their hands over anyone who simply mentions the word "Jesus" in public. But those who do the same for Mohammed are considered weird!?!?!

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Anthony, Fort Smith, Arkansas — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:40:30 GMT

I still have faith in the majority of American voters -- the cycle of Bush and Clinton will end and two sane forward-thinking individuals will earn their respective party's nominations, John McCain and Barack Obama. As a long-time Arkansas resident trust me when I say that Hillary and Huck are not the leadership answer for this country in 2008.

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Jerry Hess, Deland, FL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:54:16 GMT

The media is no true American. They shows no justice for everyone. If it's good enough for MITT, why not RON PAUL? I felt like the whole Media is truthly all injustice and does not give Ron Paul any chance. It's totally Discrimination for Ron Paul. What is the matter with the media people? I hope when Ron Paul wins, I hope he will shut down all of the medias, and reconstruction new media who have the justiceable. Justice for everyone and it's american. Accept the diversity. NO disverity, no justice, no equals, IT S NOT AN AMERICA THING. You Medias SUCKS. RON will win the hope of america. If my comment is nt aproved, you guys discriminate at us. RON PAUL Has MY VOTE!!! VOTE FOR FREEDOM!!! Beside this is written by a deaf man.

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Jerry Hess, Deland, FL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:56:20 GMT

The media is no true American. They shows no justice for everyone. If it's good enough for MITT, why not RON PAUL? I felt like the whole Media is truthly all injustice and does not give Ron Paul any chance. It's totally Discrimination for Ron Paul. What is the matter with the media people? I hope when Ron Paul wins, I hope he will shut down all of the medias, and reconstruction new media who have the justiceable. Justice for everyone and it's american. Accept the diversity. NO disverity, no justice, no equals, IT S NOT AN AMERICA THING. You Medias S*CKS. RON will win the hope of america. If my comment is nt aproved, you guys discriminate at us. RON PAUL Has MY VOTE!!! VOTE FOR FREEDOM!!! Beside this is written by a deaf man. People who reads this, please dont heck believe in any Meidas.

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Jerry Hess, Deland, FL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:58:06 GMT

The media is no true American. They shows no justice for everyone. If it's good enough for MITT, why not RON PAUL? I felt like the whole Media is truthly all injustice and does not give Ron Paul any chance. It's totally Discrimination for Ron Paul. What is the matter with the media people? I hope when Ron Paul wins, I hope he will shut down all of the medias, and reconstruction new media who have the justiceable. Justice for everyone and it's american. Accept the diversity. NO disverity, no justice, no equals, IT S NOT AN AMERICA THING. You Medias S*CKS. RON will win the hope of america. If my comment is nt aproved, you guys discriminate at us. RON PAUL Has MY VOTE!!! VOTE FOR FREEDOM!!! Beside this is written by a deaf man. People who reads this, please dont heck believe in any Meidas.

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Doug, Astoria, IL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:05:39 GMT

What I want to know is, why is the Christian Right so demonized among lefties? Does the truth really hurt that bad?

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robert the woodlands tx — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:09:08 GMT

a vote for obama is a vote for opera...jesse jackson...oj and al sharpton can america afford pay back time...we have bush paying back big oil for 8 years

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Anthony, California — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:28:10 GMT

I'm trying to decide between two candidates: Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee. It's really tough to decide. Both candidates have comparable educational backgrounds that qualify them to lead the United States (Huckabee's bachelor degree in religion from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia is roughly equivalent to Romney's cum laude law degree and Baker scholar MBA degree from Harvard, right?). Both candidates served as governors of states that face equally complex problems (Arkansas, with its population of 2.8 million and gross state product of $87 billion, is pretty much the same as Massachusetts, with its population of 6.4 million and gross state product of $318 billion, right?). Both candidates have pre-political experience that qualify them to be President (Huckabee was a pastor of several Southern Baptist churches in Arkadelphia, Texarkana, and Pine Bluff, Arkansas and served as president of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention; no doubt equal to Romney's founding and taking of Bain Capital from a $37M fund to a $50B fund in 20 years and rescuing the 2002 Olympics). And both have wives and children that would make a great First Family (compare Huckabee family photo at http://rubechat.kfan.com/forums/thread/2297213.aspx with Romney family photo at http://blog.electromneyin2008.com/about-mitt-romney/ ). So you can see why I am having such a difficult time making up my mind . . .

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Jenni, Cedar Rapids, IA — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:50:41 GMT

Liberals, wake up and smell the coffee! Huckabee is a genuine American, who happens to be a Christian leader. If you "lefties" would ever read the Bible OR paid attention to the constitution, you will realize we were founded on Christian principles! Duh!!!

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Keith — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:04:40 GMT

I find the coverup of his son's animal abuse disturbing. Huckabee said that the dog "looked like it was going to attack". That's a great reason to hang, stone and eviscerate a dog. I am outraged that this story isn't on every news channel. I guess you won't see this on Fox, will we? Where is the compassion in this world?

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Johnny Be Good Tampa, Fl — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:08:46 GMT

Last time I checked, there's nothing wrong with using the Bible as a guide for making decisions. Only devilish minded people think it is wrong.

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Roger, Palm City, Fl — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:14:34 GMT

I have decided not to vote in '08. Both the DNC and RNC candidates will be too enthusiastic about the government's abiity to do good. Boths Dem's and Repub's want to continue the 10 billion a month war and if for no other reason that that, I will not vote. I will only vote if someone says what Ronald Reagan once said: "The government IS the problem".

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Brian - Lakeland, FL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:19:51 GMT

It always amazes me how many uneducated and ignorant people post the thoughts that ought to remain behind their empty skull. I have been studying all the candidates for presidency, on both sides, and I still have yet to decide which one I desire as the President of the United States. There are a few I can say I have already marked OFF my list. I had enough of the mockery of the presidency under Bill C., so I do not desire a re-run. I'm not impressed with the RINO in Arizona. If you're a Democrat, say it. Don't hide behind a Republican title just to get into office. As for the others, I'm still researching. However, I will not, as I have noticed others have done, throw a candidate out based on "hear say". Quit believing every word you read in a post and do your homework! So many Americans today are like the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz - in need of a brain. Come on America!

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Nate, Temple, Texas — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:29:21 GMT

REPUBLICAN EVANGELICALS: WAKE UP!! IT IS SHORTSIGHTED TO VOTE FOR A CANDIDATE THAT HAS ONLY BEEN ON THE RADAR FOR 3 WEEKS. Rudy & Romney have been under the microscope for a year and are still hanging in there. Once Huck has been under the microscope for 3 or 4 months, he will be completely unelectable in the main election. PLEASE, REPUBLICANS DO NOT VOTE FOR HUCK. HE CANNOT BEAT HILLARY. PLEASE VOTE FOR RUDY OR ROMNEY!!!!

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CG,JAX,FL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:29:41 GMT

Huckabee wants to "isolate" carriers with HIV so they will all be gone from the land within 10-15 years. This is exactly what we did to the Japanese Americans we sent to internment camps.....google it.

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B. Lee, Chanute, Kansas — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:43:25 GMT

I can't believe that the american people will elect either a woman or someone who will not put their hand on the bible for president.

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Jarrett, Orlando, Fl — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:04:55 GMT

Huckabee will not win Florida. Ron Paul will. And the reason why the dog killing is such a big deal is because, if Huck cannot raise his own child correctly, how can you expect him to lead the most powerful country on the planet? The polls mean nothing. The opinion of a few hundred people does not represent the opinion of a few million.

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Tyler, Birmingham, AL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:11:34 GMT

The arguing on this board about religion is the EXACT reason why politics and religion should not mix. Huckabee has opened a can of worms by using his faith to gain votes and all it does is divide people. Enough already. I am a Christian but I will not be voting for Huckabee. Instead I will vote for the man who is best for the job of being President. Ron Paul.

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Taylor, Monticello, Georgia — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:23:21 GMT

Just believing in something doesn't make it true for any of us. People need to start examining the evidence. When you weigh the candidates, pick the one that you feel represents you the best, that's why America;s election system is so awesome. But anyway, look deeper than the surface. Go Mike Huckabee, get America back!

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Tony, Chicago, IL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:23:35 GMT

I love how the haters are now talking about Huck's SON. The establishment candidates and their supporters are all up in arms because they can't figure out how Huckabee is leading them. Here it is for you guys, in a nutshell. HOPE (not Arkansas, real hope) will always beat out fear tactics (Guiliani) and laughable pandering (Romney). Bush was completely beatable, but the Dems put up a terrible candidate in Kerry. I fear they will do the same with Hillary, who has managed to claim every positive thing her husband's presidency did as her own, while obviously sidestepping the bad stuff (Must've been Bill's fault).

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Eddie, Quartz Hill, Ca. — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:23:47 GMT

Wow! so Carol is the only one who pays taxes for those goverment buildings. And I thought all Americans paid taxes!

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George M — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:55:21 GMT

Here are things going to be after all said and done,
Hillary is going to be elected President,Obama going to offer the Secretary of State job,is going to refuse
Bill Richardson going to get it,Jhon Kerry going to be on the tiket for Vice President or the Mayor of NY michael blomberg.
By the way my prediction are not 100% accurate just like Nostradamus

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Lynn-Arkansas — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:59:43 GMT

Carol,

I guess I am, also, one of those "your types", that you were referencing. So a few questions/statements come to mind.

Reguarding your "Of course, that makes YOU think you are better than I am." I really don't. But,I am sure that there are many people whom think they are better than you; christians, non-christians and non-relious people. Why do things have to be taken personally...its not personal, its personality. Some people just have the "better than thou/you" personality.

AS for your freedom of choice statement...you seem to be upset that "Christians" are tring to make choices for you, NOW....when what was written by the founding fathers, that has protected you and that you live by (assumingly) was made by the same God fearing men. Well, If I wanted to I could be upset that the non-relious people are trying to make choices for me and the future...BUT I will not, as I do not believe that religon is where that focus should be.

Also, I could very easily say that I don't want people talking in spanish or french in the government building that I PAY FOR...but I would be stretching and twisting, as I believe to many times that "separation of church and state" is.

One last thing...As a local radio personality said recently: "NO where in the constituion does it say that I have the right NOT to be offended." So many times, I am offended but don't think changes should be made or could be made that would be "good" for everyone.

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George M Holbrook Mass — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:12:40 GMT

Hucabee is very appealing to me but he wont get it from me this time; because I am Clinton registered Democrat with moderate to conservative vue on social issue but tend to be liberal on fiscal feel a need to be tough on repeat crimes offender but at the same time to give people chances and the tools to succeed to avoid repeating mistakes.

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Jeff — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:25:33 GMT

Not to my suprise, its seems that mostly librals are writing on this site. As in most cases all I hear are ramblings of people that make absolutely no sense. They sound bitter about life, not informed at all. I feel sorry for people like these.

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monique, tucson, AZ — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:46:17 GMT

Yes, Carol, why don't you tell us about how you suffer depression and anxiety and low self-esteem and how you just can't feel loved no matter what you do and how that friend of yours said you are pretty snotty?

(I'd provide more details but I don't want to embarass you any further.)

How do I know? I guess, the Holy Spirit that shows us all things, is just a fairy tale...right?

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Ian from Ann Arbor — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:36:24 GMT

Huck's FairTax - A fringe idea, NOT

Renown economist, Dr. Laurence Kotlikoff, has stated (9/26/2006),

"Yes I think [the U.S. is bankrupt] because if you look at our long term fiscal obligations and compare them with our tax receipts that are projected to come in, you end up finding the difference in present value is equal to $63 trillion. This is according to an update of a U.S Treasury study. So it is not an academic study but rather a government study.

"To come with $63 trillion in present value, you would have to have an immediate and permanent roughly 70 percent hike in federal corporate and personal income taxes. Alternatively you could immediately double the payroll tax. So we are talking about gargantuan adjustments here, huge problems that we are facing, and a lot of this has to do with the fact that the society is aging. We are currently facing 33 million people over 65. But when the Boomers retire there will be about 77 million people over 65. And we are currently handing out per old person roughly $30,000 on average in Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid benefits. But when the Boomers retire we are going to be paying them a lot higher level of benefits because these benefit levels continue to grow much more rapidly than wages per worker. So think about 77 million Baby Boomers getting roughly $40,000 per head, and you see the magnitude of the problem. We are talking trillions of dollars. $44,000 times 77 million is a very big number. It is in the trillions, A couple trillion dollars a year in obligations. So I do not think it is an exaggeration to say the country is bankrupt."

Kotlikoff sees passing Huck's FairTax as a vehicle to derail economic meltdown: http://snipr.com/meltdowninprogress

And he's not alone: http://snipurl.com/econsopenletter

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Jackson Hewitt,Atlanta,Georgia — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:50:01 GMT

MIKE HUCKABEE RAISED HIS OWN SON TO TORTURE DEFENSELESS ANIMALS TO DEATH! HOW WOULD HE RAISE YOUR COUNTRY?

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Clay, Braselton Georgia — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:10:55 GMT

FairTax should appeal to all those who don't care about eternal life in the lake of fire. Look beyond his beliefs and you still have the best candidate for president

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Clay — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:12:22 GMT

Carol, Jesus Loves You

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Clay, Braselton Georgia — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:19:03 GMT

Jesus will bless those who glorify His name. God Bless U.S.A.!! Which candidate is best suited for the job?

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Bob, Orlando, Florida — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:09:43 GMT

Huckabee reminds me too much of Jimmy Carter; too many people pinning there hopes on someone they don't really know. Let's not make THAT mistake again!

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Cedric, Charlotte — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:37:52 GMT

First and foremost- Go Gators!

Secondly, I'm shocked at how "holier than thou" some of the dem/left posters are, like everyone's kids haven't done something stupid, as if they haven't had to bail their kids out for underage drinking or smoking weed or wrecking the Volvo they passed down while texting to BFF's on their IPhones. What hypocrites.

Before I say the following, so that I don't seem to be an ideologue, I've voted for Clinton, Bush & Nader in the 3 elections I could vote in (the Nader vote was a protest- Kerry was gutless & unprincipled, Bush had made and continues to make, a lot of questionaable/bad decisions, not the least of which was, as little as it's discussed, suing on behalf of the girl getting affirm action curtailed at U. of Michigan which sealed the deal for Nader in my book):

I learned in the last election that the Dem/far left angst over a candidate varies directly with the fervor with which Republicans and Christian Conservatives go out and vote for that candidate. Huckabee might just win. I'm a Christian who thinks he's been a bit tactless with his Christianity in his ads and that Romney Mormon comment though he apologized, which is making me lean to McCain a little if I had to pick an Rep., but to watch the handwringing lefties do over Huckabee is rather hilarious. It was seriously so sad, watching all my grad school friends (in DC, to put this in context) dying over Bush's reelection. It was amazing how invested they were- I mean, I was too, but the hate these so-called liberals spewed and the despair over something beyond their control...

And please stop accusing Republicans of playing the religion card when all of the Dem candidates are Christians too. It's amazing how much people care about dogs and how callous they can be toward fellow American PEOPLE who are struggling, the kind of people I believe Huck genuinely has a heart for, in no small part due to his experience as a pastor. Christians, or at least professed Christians, have always run our government. We've done pretty good so far. But we do need to make sure that competence and ability is the primary factor in selecting a president-Christians just believe that faith, fairly and rightly directed, can be as big an asset as these other qualities.

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Independent Mom, Maryland — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:05:41 GMT

I'm sure that all the candidates are "nice people" to a certain degree, and that's great, but we don't need that in a president. We need someone with experience in all parts of governing who will lead the country. Please don't vote for someone because they have good jokes or can talk easily about Jesus. PLEASE look at the issues and vote for someone who can lead ALL of America. I haven't yet decided for myself who that is, but for me, it's NOT Mike Huckabee.

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Cedric, Charlotte — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:19:54 GMT

I don't think it's possible to find a candidate that can lead "all of America." Someone's bound to be p'd off by whoever's elected. This is why we have to respect people we disagree with. Frankly, the only way a person could please everyone would be to flipflop all over the place- and we recognize that as disingenous (or Mitt Romney).

Actually I thought he did ok on Meet the Press considering all the stuff he's caused himself to have to fend off...I'm all for recent converts but excuse me if i vote for an older parishioner, to use Church language...

Are Dems upset at their candidates for professing their religion? I thought it was remarkably telling watching one of Frank Luntz's "knob" polls during a Joe Biden comment in the recent debate and seeing how the approval numbers fell through the floor when he quoted from a hymn he says he sings in church...This reaction to the most experienced and principled guy on the Dem side, most likely (though I like Edwards, Obama and even Hill in a pinch, a pinch being any Repub. besides McCain and maybe Huck getting the nomination...)

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Charlie, Houston, TX — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:32:46 GMT

Oh, please, let's all hope that we don't get stuck with Clinton. I can't deal with another four -- or eight -- years of the Bush/Clinton hegemony.

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yv florida — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:33:48 GMT

Edwards will win Florida for the Dems,Hillary and Obama will not make it here. For the Rep there will be a close race between, Guiliani, Huckabee and Thompson.

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Darlene — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:34:00 GMT

You Christians are a complete hoot.

Your beliefs are not real. They are just your beliefs. If you want to believe in things that have no proof, thankfully you are in America where you can do that.

Of course, anyone who doesn't believe as you do, Romney, for example (not to mention Jewish people), you shun. Would you ever vote for a Jewish person? Are Christians the only group that can run this country? Such compassion and inclusion is beyond laughable.

Believe your thing and pray to your heart's content.

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cedric, charlotte — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:59:20 GMT

It's fine with me for a Mormon, a Muslim, an atheist to be president. But I'm only going to vote for someone who shares my views, and if someone shares my beliefs, quite often they share my values. Since religion helps people to form values, it follows that people of similar religions would gravitate toward each other. Obviously religious people can come to different conclusions, as w/ people who believe God's cool w/ gay marriage and abortion. (I'm cool w/ civil unions.) But I respect those people and move on.

It's nuts to suggest that someone should not vote their conscience because their decision is affected by their religion. On this logic it wouldn't be fair for those w/ non-religious consciences to discriminate against religious candidates- clearly your choice is affected by your non-religiousness as mine is by religion. It's not illegal either way. Vote for who you believe in for your own reasons, I don't begrudge you that, and I'll vote in my interests- though we can civilly disagree about the validity of those reasons.

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Harold Deaver, Richmond, Virginia — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:07:33 GMT

If when you vote you vote for the person you truly believe will best serve this country, all of it, then you have fulfilled your civic duty and all any society can ask of you.
Yes, examine. Yes, consider. Yes, applaud good. Yes, condemn evil. But never vote republican just because you are republican or democratic because you are a democrat. To do so degrades yourself and cripples a nations ability to have the most deserving leaders. It is a shame before the whole world that the citizens of the USA no longer vote "for" someone but most always "against" the worst of two evils.
How good of a president will we elect in '08, we'll know by the time they want our votes again in '12.
This note, Bill Clinton never won the popular vote and never defeated the Republicans. Ross Peroh siphoned off enough Republican votes each time to get Bill elected. This time out Clinton, if she wins the nomination has no help and a lot of prejudices against her. We, Republicans and Democrats, who remember "her shenanigans in the White House" would never support putting her back in the White House.
It's a shame Colin Powell didn't run, he could have been elected. If Obama has any chance, it is way outside.
Let's do our best not to lose our objectivity.

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Harold Deaver, Richmond, Virginia — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:13:33 GMT

When we dump on anyone for what their children did we are all on thin ice.
Hyppe is not evidence. Fiction is not fact. Opinion based on bias is not worth anything.
Nomination is one thing, election is another. Clinton has too many who remember her shenanigans to vote for her. Obama is no Colin Powell. Colin could have been elected.
Strange things happen in American politics. Stay tuned.

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Brandon, FL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:20:16 GMT

All people are flawed, so what if Huckabee covered up his son's torture of a dog, he was a father protecting his son anyone who wouldn't do the same doesn't deserve to reproduce.

My only problem with Romney is he is a mormon and i'm just not comfortable with that.

Rudy had done some things in his past that are going to make him very unpopular with the far right. What those people need to do is look at the bible and realize that all sins are judged equally by god so rudy's marital problems are no worse that their lying to their kids about what they got for christmas.

Clinton, now theres a fun one. I think a woman could be a great president just not this woman and not right now. We are at war right now like it or not and if we were at war with a matriarcal country like some of europe i would say a woman president would be fine but we are at war with a section of the world that has very little respect for women and will not fear us if a woman leads our country. I think the last thing we need at the moment is that last little bit of fear they have of us being taken away.

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Brandon, FL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:20:17 GMT

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tiglet — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:43:07 GMT

Hey Brandon, FL:
I must admit I'm shocked at the level of unintelligent bigotry and ridiculous Mormon comments. It so happens I'm uncomfortable with a bigot in the white house.

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Ioannes Romanus — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:29:03 GMT

I, for one, am utterly stunned (and pleased) that a candidate of the quality of Huckabee can come from 'no where' once again and firmly set his sights on an excellent crack at the Presidency against all the big biz, big machine, big bucks, and big talk jerks - wow, you really have Democracy in the US after all. Go-o-o-o Huckabee.

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Ian from Ann Arbor — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:31:35 GMT