Huckabee predicts SC win

Joe, TN — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:51:15 GMT

Barack Obama… the jury is still out… can I as an American and a Christian actually vote for someone educated from infancy outside of the United States??? I don’t underestimate the significance of a child’s adolescence and how it influences the rest of his life… he's does not salute the flag when the National Anthem is played… the next time you attend an event where the National Anthem is played, look around and notice how few people do not salute the Flag… the Flag, “Old Glory,” represents every ancestor you and I have who have ever lost their lives for that Flag… Mr. Obama may be a great person, but his childhood and seemingly lack of patriotism, make me question what his real intentions would be if elected to the White House… I'm sure change is the correct word to use to describe his candidacy… I'm just not sure what kind of change it would be… how will this change impact my life??? We do need change… but change that also includes the traditions and values of most Americans… does he want to be the leader of the free world to help strengthen our National pride, our economy, our communities, our youth, and solidify this country’s place in the next millennium… will he stand-up to the pressure of the world’s influence and continue to uphold the principles that have made this country great??? Will he give ground to the pressures of the outside world for the United States to conform to the way the rest of the world thinks??? I believe for this country to move forward we must first stand our ground… maintain our identity as a people… teach our children not to be haters of things or people they don’t understand, but at the same time remain true to their heritage and protect it… America was built on the shoulders of strong men and women who had a core set of values and stuck to their guns… we need a leader who will put America first… will he be able to set-aside his feelings for the hardships that part of his family in other countries endures, and focus on the feelings and hardships of every American’s family??? Considering his childhood, he must be a man torn between two ideologies… which one will he choose??? Is his candidacy about changing America to strengthen it, or more about changing the world by changing America??? Is it more about making the world a stronger better place to live, by weakening America??? In the end I feel it is my responsibility as an American and a Christian to vote for the candidate with the strongest voice that mirrors my belief system… to vote for the candidate I feel will pave the road for my children’s children to live in a future where a Christian is still the majority voice in this great country… As it stands that candidate in my view is Mike Huckabee

Huckabee predicts SC win

Pat Huntington NY — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:54:15 GMT

His prediction source...a vision! Typical! He's connected to the Christian Reconstructionist Movement that wants to impose literal strict biblical law on all of us, like the Islamic Fundamentalists did in Afghanistan with Shariah Law under the Taliban, and as they do in the Sudan, and Saudi Arabia.

Huckabee predicts SC win

P.D. — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:02:09 GMT

Taxes and Pro-life. What about non religious issues? We have had enough of that for the last 7 years.

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Rachel Farer, Newark, DE — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:03:56 GMT

The Fair Tax will not work without drastic cuts in spending. Huckabee will not control spending because he cannot say no to helping people with taxpayers' money.

Only Ron Paul would cut spending enough to make the Fair Tax feasible, but even I don't think he can win anymore. The only other candidate who will at least control government spending is John McCain. John McCain is also the only candidate with the experience and credibility to keep us in Iraq.

Huckabee, Romney, Clinton, et cetera will keep us in Iraq too, but they lack the experience to lead us to victory.

Huckabee predicts SC win

Ruth, Northbrook, IL — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:10:35 GMT

Yes, absolutely! Voters used their resentment of the media's pre-election pronouncement and went to Hillary! Even though many women hate her, they felt for her when she was down after a solid year of running a national campaign and identified with her. It was a weak moment, and women were just women in that moment and seized upon the moment to stick it to the media, and unfortunately our electoral process.

It was both nice to finally see a genuine moment from Hillary Clinton in a sea of distasteful tactics from her and her campaign. And it was also not a moment that the rest of the women voters across America are going necessarily to forgive her all her transgressions.

We accepted her as a woman in that emotional moment, but believe me, not every woman is going to hand over their vote. We are not New Hampshire and dont' have the media focusing on each of our states individually, so, we don't feel the necessity to "stick it to the media". We will vote for whom we are most identifying with the day of the election, whether that was polled or not in the 24 hours just before our primaries.

Huckabee predicts SC win

citizens for change, nyc — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:25:26 GMT

How long before John Edwards, a good man, realizes he's playing the role of Ross Perot for the Clintons?

Huckabee predicts SC win

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:33:12 GMT

It is possible since Iowa has a similar make up of evangelical Christians and socialconservatives. It would surprise me if Giuliani made a big dent in South Carolina. If Ron Paul, Duncan Hunter or John McCain make a big showing (more than 15%), I will be surprised.

Huckabee predicts SC win

Russ Wells, Maine — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:39:21 GMT

well we still got a long ways to go and i think your going to see changes as we go through this process. If it winds up Clinton and McCain I will predict McCain...To Bad neither one knows what change is they been there to long and the American people are telling them what change is and naturally at election time they pay attention till the election is over and back to politics as usual. Most Americans dont want your hand out although you do pretty good at pork barrelling...Which basically takes away from the american people who see a depression comming, inflation, gas price , any products with oil increases many various products. Health care, manuf Jobs, etc.I can give you a lot more thats what change there looking for. Getting your spending under control. Your high priced and long time politicians under control and this can only be done with change. You should see what the ordinary hard working americans are going thru...Spend a week with one. This goverment has caused most of the problems,by doing nothing.Frustrated knowing that middle class and poor are being taken over the coals.

Huckabee predicts SC win

Dane Henry, Decatur, Illinois — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:46:35 GMT

My favorite observation about these primaries is how the political pundits on MSNBC and others keep being WRONG, time after time. Yet they never apologize or appear humble, they just blunder-on making more and more useless pontifications about who the nomination already ready wrapped-up (a different candidate every week). You have to at least appreciate the hubris.

Huckabee predicts SC win

Phyllis W Clarksville, IN. — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:53:50 GMT

I didn't see any real tears. Only an emotional plea for some one to step up to the the task of getting America back on her feet. Phyllis

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Lynn, Millington — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:56:01 GMT

Looking forward to victories by both Governor Huckabee and Senator Obama. Then all will be right with the World.

Huckabee predicts SC win

Pat Huntington NY — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:56:54 GMT

Why would you want to vote for someone like Huckabee who's part of the Christian Reconstructionist Movement that wants to impose strict literal biblical law on all of us, like the Islamic Fundamentalists do with Shariah law that required women to wear burkas in Afghanistan, prohibits women from driving cars, etc. If Huck is president, he'll do what he can to turn this country into a Christian Theocracy, or I should say, Christian Theocrazy.

Huckabee predicts SC win

Steven W, Redmond, WA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:03:47 GMT

Of course he will win, all those south carolina evangelicals wouldn't have it any other way.

Unless, of course, they look past his "Man of God" facade and look at his liberal record as the governor of arkansas:

FACT: Mike Huckabee joined Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in declaring his opposition to the interrogation procedure known as "waterboarding," and said he would support closing the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and moving the Guantanamo prisoners to the military's only maximum-security prison, Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. This move would grant habeas corpus rights to “enemy combatants.” (Source: Washington Post, Huckabee Chafes at 'Front-Runner' Label, Perry Bacon Jr. 12/4/07)

FACT: The ethics commission fined Huckabee $1,000 for failing to report that he paid himself $14,000 from his 1992 U.S. Senate campaign and $43,000 from his 1994 lieutenant governor's campaign. (Source: POLITICO, Huckabee rivals unearth ethics complaints Kenneth P. Vogel Nov 21, 2007)

FACT: Mike Huckabee granted 1,033 pardons and commutations, including 12 convicted murderers, one of which "Wayne DuMond" shortly after his release moved to Missouri where he raped and murdered Carol Sue Shields. He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in Clay County, Mo., in 2003. He died in prison in 2005. (Source: The Leader, Arkansas clemencies outpace other states, Garrick Feldman, 2004)

FACT: Huckabee accepted more than 300 gifts worth at least $130,000, ranging from $3,700 cowboy boots to a $600 chainsaw. (Source: POLITICO, Huckabee rivals unearth ethics complaints Kenneth P. Vogel Nov 21, 2007)

FACT: Mike Huckabee raised more taxes in 10 years in office than Bill Clinton did in his 12 years. (Source: The Leader, 08/30/2006)

FACT: Mike Huckabee's substantial tax hikes far surpassed his modest tax cuts, with the average tax burden increasing by a whopping 47% over his tenure. (Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 10/09/07)

FACT: Mike Huckabee opposed a congressional measure to ban internet taxes in 2003. (Source: Arkansas News Bureau, 11/21/03)

FACT: Mike Huckabee in 2004, he allowed a 17% sales tax increase to become law. (Source: The Gurdon Times, 03/02/04)

FACT: Mike Huckabee stole over $70,000 worth of furniture from the Arkansas governors mansion. (Source: Arkansas Times Counting the Furniture, 12/14/06 Leslie Newell Peacock)

FACT: Mike Huckabee set up a nonprofit entity so he could give paid ``inspirational'' speeches without having to disclose the donors. (SOURCE: Bloomberg Dec 12, 2007 Margaret Carlson)

FACT: During the 2001 regular session of the Arkansas Legislature, Mike Huckabee supported giving driver's licenses to illegal aliens. (Source Arkansas Journal, Mike Huckabee Supported Bill to Give Driver's Licenses to Illegal Aliens, Henry Rearden, 11/22/2007)

FACT: Mike Huckabee supported in-state higher education benefits for children of illegal immigrants. (Laura Kellams, "Senators research U.S. law on aliens," Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 1/27/05)

FACT: Mike Huckabee opposed a federal raid of 119 illegal immigrants at an Arkansas Tyson poultry plant, 107 of whom left the country either voluntarily or through deportation. (Melissa Nelson, "Huckabee Risks Political Fortunes To Denounce Immigration Raid," Associated Press, 8/5/05)

FACT: Mike Huckabee opposed a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in his own state. (Source CNS NEWS, Some GOP Concerned about Huckabee's Immigration Views, Fred Lucas, 12/04/2007)

FACT: Mike Huckabee says he has degree in theology, further investigation discovers he does not. (Source: The Carpetbagger Report, Mike Huckabee has a theology degree -- or does he?, 12/14/2007)

Look through his "Awe Schucks" act and see him for what he really is. Mike Huckabee is a liberal in conservative clothing that uses the religion card to push his own agenda.

Huckabee predicts SC win

John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:26:47 GMT

NBC predicts Obama NH win!

Huckabee predicts SC win

J Doe, Austin Texas — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:30:24 GMT

Of course he's got to predict SC. If he doesn't win there, he has no business staying around for more NE states.

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Eve Crawford...Little Rock, Arkansas — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:33:56 GMT

Pray for our country with this man in charge!

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Bob Baine, Little Rock, AR — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:41:47 GMT

finally - someone that doesn't try to trick us by lowering expectations!

Huckabee predicts SC win

JOLTamerica — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:03:39 GMT

The latest national poll by USA Today/Gallup -http://www.gallup.com/poll/103615/Huckabee-Obama-Gain-National-Level.aspx - shows Huckabee in the lead with 25% (Romney at 9%). The momentum is building as people are seeing that the best leader, all things considered, is Mike Huckabee.

The South Carolina polls are showing Huckabee with a very large lead!

GO MIKE GO!

www.joltamerica.com

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Monica, San Diego, CA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:04:09 GMT

Huckabee's one liner about having a president that is "like the guy they work with, not the guy who laid them off" is so bogus. He is aiming it at Romney, but either he doesn't know what a venture capitol company does, or he is trying to stir up lies. A venture capitol company (VC) buys a company that is failing (like KMart was) and then restructures it and then makes it profitable. Yes some jobs are lost, but instead of the company going bankrupt and all the people losing thier jobs, some people still have a job and the company can now start a better business that is focused on growth and prospering. Or a VC company funds start up ideas, thus increasing jobs. Bain Capitol during Romneys time there started start up like Staples, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Brookstone, Domino's Pizza, Sealy, Guitar Center and The Sports Authority. That seems to me to say that Mitt Romney is the guy that helped bright and entreprenuial people create thousands of jobs. Way to go Mitt!!!

Huckabee predicts SC win

KING OF SMEAR — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:32:18 GMT

AND HE IS NUMBER 1 IN FLA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES AND WAY AHEAD IN NATIONAL POLL WITH NO MONEY-----ITS THE FISHES AND LOAVES HE TOLD YOU COMPARE THE DEVIL HILLARY TO A MINISTER HUCKABEE

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John Blixx, Detroit MI — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:10:32 GMT

The dirty little secrets of Huckabee's FairTax get almost no press and that's a shame. The FairTaxFraud Institute has a very informative website that does an in-depth examination of the FairTax and it's negative effects. See fairtaxfraud.com for the other side of this story.

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Cary Parker, GA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:23:39 GMT

Well, at least he's confident. Maybe a dash of humility would suit him better though.

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John N, Juno, Alaska — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:38:32 GMT

Huckabee is NOT TRUST WORTHY.

Huckabee had 14 ethnical violations brought against him relating to finances as governor. Shortly before announcing his candidacy for the President of the United States, Huckabee ordered that the drives of 83 computers and 4 servers be destroyed during his transition phase in leaving office. This is what crooked CEO do when they leave a company.

Huckabee raised taxes 21 times and granted clemency to 1033 convicted felons, 12 murderers and rapists. Try to improve his tough on crime image with Chuck Norris. (Give me a break! If they were selling weight lose machine it would be more convincing!)

He has a 2 1/2 year of religious higher education and as a minister selling religion for a living with people's donation for 12 years. How could any one believe this man can lead the country and make our economy strongest in the world again?

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Keith, American Fork, UT — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:48:48 GMT

Yeah, he's probably right. He will likely win in SC, but he embodies all that the liberals try to caricature about religious, conservative, traditional people. He's an intolerant, self-righteous, half-witted boob.

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Sane in Ut — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:38:43 GMT

This is a good close race between Huck, McCain and Romney. Each has won one state and Huck and McCain are close behind Mitt in total delegate votes and actual voter percentages. It's odd that nobody has covered the Wyoming primary. It has about the same electoral influence (3votes) as New Hampshire (4votes). But was never even mentioned on MSN. I hope we get a more full coverage of primaries ahead.

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Allan Stewart, Iowa City, IA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:03:05 GMT

The accelerated schedule this year is preventing thoughtful people from reaching a firm conclusion much before they vote, while the easily swayed boys-on-the-bandwagon don't have time to come to their senses and see through the smooth talk.
Fred is working hard to get his message through, but at a serious disadvantage with all the liberal press spinning against him. He remains the only true conservative in the race (which is very different than the false conservatives, Mitt & Mike). He is the only Republican which can rally the base and capture the solid south - both of which we must do to win.
Fred has a chance if the SC conservatives remember what is really important. This election cycle could have a greater impact on abortion practices in the US than anything else since Roe v. Wade.
In the 70's, with a House & Senate and most State Houses controlled by his party, a Democratic President championed the ERA amendment to the Constitution. At a time much less contentious than today this relatively noncontroversial amendment could not be passed. That is how difficult it is to amend our Constitution.
Anyone that believes the Constitution can be amended to stop abortion is living a fool's dream and any candidate that claims that a Constitutional amendment is the way to end abortion in the US is playing us like fools. It can't be done. It won't happen. Why do you think no one has ever tried?
It is not within the President's power to amend the Constitution - candidates point to the amendment process to avoid taking any responsibility for action.
Only Thompson is serious about bringing abortion under control and has a practical plan to achieve that goal. The solution is to appoint one more strict constructionist to the Supreme Court. But the pro-abortionist know this, too. Winning confirmation for the right candidate will be the fight of the century. It will take every ounce of a President's political capital to win the fight. Any compromise in selecting the nominee will allow abortion to continue unchecked for another generation.
Huckabee and Romney have both demonstrated their willingness to seek compromise or shift positions whenever politically advantageous. I honestly don't think McCain or Giuliani would even try to appoint a strict constructionist. The only candidate we have that can be trusted NOT compromise his principles – or our faith in him - is Fred Thompson. It doesn't matter how hard or long the battle. Fred knows how important this is. Fred knows what really matters. If you really want the ongoing massacre of the unborn to stop - you need to get very serious about this election. Look at the facts. Look at the history of each candidate's actions. You will come to agree that Fred Thompson is our ONLY prayer.

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Jamie, Salt Lake, Utah — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:44:35 GMT

SC is evangelical Christian territory for sure and one can see why Huckabee says that. Here's hoping though that Thompson can remind those so-called Republicans what a Republican Actor can do. Go Thompson!

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Rev. Dewey Leon Everts Jr. Santa Barbara CA 93101 — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:13:27 GMT

I wouldn't bet on it if I were you, Mr. Huckabee. We have suffered for 7 years from a President who talks directly to God and I don't think I want another Bible thumping religious person running this country. If I wanted that, I would have run for the job myself. At least, I know the difference between lies and the truth.

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John Alexander,Edinboro,PA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:04:58 GMT

Overconfidence is another example of why he is not a good pick for president.

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Rachel Farer, Newark, DE — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:42:36 GMT

Huckabee's mistakes in making pardons is not really an issue. Everyone makes mistakes. The issue is that Huckabee is the compassionate conservative with boundless compassion and his good intentions will further bankrupt our country.

The only fiscally responsible candidate still in the running is John McCain.