The GOP's Best Bet?

Great article, Newsweek! One beauty of the Huck swell is that it has an "in your face" quality about it. I'm disgusted with the Democrats, but disillusioned with the GOP. But I'm energized by Huckabee because he shares our pain and articulates our frustrations. More importantly, pulling for him is a way to remind the GOP that big pockets don't always, or at least shouldn't, determine elections. PEOPLE should. It's like having our cake and eating it too; if he wins, Republicans like me get to hand a defeat to the Republican establishment which eschews Huck and his refusal to bow down to them, and at the same time we get a candidate who we (and non Republicans) love and WILL go vote for. The other alternatives simply aren't enough to inspire.

Excellent analysis Jonathan!! Mike Huckabee would run rings around Hillary in a debate. Hillary can sound mighty domineering and controlling...whereas Mike Huckabee with his easy going disarming manner would woo especially southern democrats (just like Reagan did). Reagan had a way of sticking to his principles, but pitching his cause in such a way that you just couldn't argue with him....he had the democratic congress eating out of his hand especially in his 1st term.....I see these same qualities in Mike Huckabee. Mikes a WINNER and he's a "common man" unlike the millionaires (Romney, Guilliani). America is tired of blue-blood royalty (ala BUSH) who are controlled by Wall Street....too much jobs outsourcing has gotten John Q Public pretty upset and I don't think Americans want any more CORPORATION CONTROLLED PRESIDENTS.

Yes, Governor Huckabee is the best bet. Some democrats will certainly vote for him on his values alone. I just don't see democrats voting for any of the other republican candidates. Everything Mike Huckabee's been able to do in his campaign so far has been due to main street, bi-partisan Americans - not corporate and media America. Let's get someone real in that office!

Wonderful article, one which captures a multifaceted nationwide awakening to the least-"candidate-ish" candidate in the mix. The fact that Republican leaders and supporters en masse have not yet volunteered their support of Huckabee's candidacy, speaks of a greater tragedy in American politics than the one threatened by the GOP should Hillary '08 take the vote. When money and croneyism rule the day over experience, results, and (*gasp*) integrity, the Republican Party, and the entire Electorate, have already lost.

My looming fear is that history will remember this political organization for the cowardice it has exhibited to this point in this campaign; my hope, however, is that America will do what America does best, and let good, decent people help each other out. Huckabee '08 seems to fit that bill pretty well, and I think the American people are figuring it out . That is, the ones who really matter at the polls...

Ron Paul would be my first choice...But is he electable after being painted as a kook by the liberal media? If the Republican candidate is Giuliani, Romney, or McCain, I will stay home because none of them are any better than Hillary. I do think that Huckabee is electable and certainly has the oratory skills necessary to make her look like the fool she is. A 90% conservative-constitutionalist is better than the rest.

The Neo-Cons are dying to convince you of any reason Not to vote for Ron Paul, whose campaign has gained massive momentum thanks to independent thinking Americans who inherently trust glossy magazine reporters even less than they trust politicians. All you have to do is YouTUBE Dr. Paul, and you'll see for yourself that he is not only as Conservative as Mike Huckabee, who is a likable person in some regards, but Ron Paul has a grasp on issues of Economics and Liberty that rival those of Alan Greenspan and Thomas Jefferson. He is just for real, and that is the truth.

Mike Huckabee will never carry any Metropolitan states. And, despite his fine character, he does not have the National or International Savvy or Gravitas that our country needs. What he should do is try to lead the Social Conservative Caucus.

Thanks.

The Neo-Cons are dying to convince you of any reason Not to vote for Ron Paul, whose campaign has gained massive momentum thanks to independent thinking Americans who inherently trust glossy magazine reporters even less than they trust politicians. All you have to do is YouTUBE Dr. Paul, and you'll see for yourself that he is not only as Conservative as Mike Huckabee, who is a likable person in some regards, but Ron Paul has a grasp on issues of Economics and Liberty that rival those of Alan Greenspan and Thomas Jefferson. He is just for real, and that is the truth.

Mike Huckabee will never carry any Metropolitan states. And, despite his fine character, he does not have the National or International Savvy or Gravitas that our country needs. What he should do is try to lead the Social Conservative Caucus.

Thanks.

The Neo-Cons are dying to convince you of any reason Not to vote for Ron Paul, whose campaign has gained massive momentum thanks to independent thinking Americans who inherently trust glossy magazine reporters even less than they trust politicians. All you have to do is YouTUBE Dr. Paul, and you'll see for yourself that he is not only as Conservative as Mike Huckabee, who is a likable person in some regards, but Ron Paul has a grasp on issues of Economics and Liberty that rival those of Alan Greenspan and Thomas Jefferson. He is just for real, and that is the truth.

Mike Huckabee will never carry any Metropolitan states. And, despite his fine character, he does not have the National or International Savvy or Gravitas that our country needs. What he should do is try to lead the Social Conservative Caucus.

Thanks.

I will be voting for Ron Paul!

He is the only true conservative who still believes in the Constitution with a 20 year voting record to prove it.

Ron has never voted to raise taxes.
Ron has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
Ron has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
Ron has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
Ron has never voted to raise congressional pay.
Ron has never taken a government-paid junket.

Ron votes against regulating the Internet.
Ron voted against NAFTA and CAFTA.
Ron voted against United Nations.
Ron votes against the welfare state.

Ron votes to preserve the Constitution.
Ron votes to cut government spending.
Ron votes to lower healthcare costs.
Ron votes to secure our borders with real immigration reform.

Ron voted to track down al-qaeda terrorists and introduced legislation that would likely have captured Osama bin laden. http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/fisk5.html

Ronald Reagan said that ???Ron Paul is one of the outstanding leaders fighting for a stronger national defense. As a former Air Force officer, he knows well the needs of our armed forces, and he always puts them first.???

70% of Americans are against the war in Iraq. Ron Paul is the only Republican who voted against the Iraq war from the start. Iraq is the number one issue to voters thus Ron Paul has the best voting record to win. He is already pulling voters away from Hillary. Ron Paul is the only Republican who has any shot in the general election.

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At first I was all for Ron Paul but then after watching Mike Huckabee on the Glenn Beck show I did a 180 turn. Mike is very articulate (something we haven't had in a long time), is a straight shooter (what other canidate is willing to freely say that the 2nd admendment is about protection from the government not for hunting?). Mike Huckabee has my vote 100%.

Hey! Since when did Newsweek start telling the truth? I thought you guys were all liberal-all the time! I like this guy. Please keep him and keep up the good work!

No question about it...Mike Huckabee is the man! I have not been inspired by a politcial candidate for Prtesident in 27 years...Mike Huckabee is the real deal!...now I am excited, and I am going to tell 1,000 of my friends. Go Mike Go!

Uhh, Would someone please let this guy know that Ron Paul is running for President? The man is the best candidate on the stage and you don't even mention him? Ron Paul will save this country and when he does maybe we can deport the idiots who steadfastly refuse to report the truth.

much is riding on this election, more than many want to admit, in one thought, its for the survival of this country and what it stands for as we know it . nothing absolutely nothing matters more than freedom and liberty here in our country not abroad. you lead by example and no other candidate can compare to Ron Paul i mean the man realy if for all that this country stands. unwavering Integrity persistent and Honest we have not had such a chance to put someone like ron paul in office in many decades after i reasearched him i was sold. I want the troops home with their Families and thier children we are making orphans here as well as abroad, we are leaving our selves open, we are giving up our liberties out of fear we are getting closer to economic collapse no matter what the "experts" say, just study the matter a bit and youll see. I have dedicated what ever i can spear money time resources to getting Ron paul in Office i want this country to be what it was meant to be not what the elite are trying to make it, i do not want to become the next nazzi germany or communist Russia

much is riding on this election, more than many want to admit, in one thought, its for the survival of this country and what it stands for as we know it . nothing absolutely nothing matters more than freedom and liberty here in our country not abroad. you lead by example and no other candidate can compare to Ron Paul i mean the man realy if for all that this country stands. unwavering Integrity persistent and Honest we have not had such a chance to put someone like ron paul in office in many decades after i reasearched him i was sold. I want the troops home with their Families and thier children we are making orphans here as well as abroad, we are leaving our selves open, we are giving up our liberties out of fear we are getting closer to economic collapse no matter what the "experts" say, just study the matter a bit and youll see. I have dedicated what ever i can spear money time resources to getting Ron paul in Office i want this country to be what it was meant to be not what the elite are trying to make it, i do not want to become the next nazzi germany or communist Russia