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February 9, 2008 3:48 PM

Huckabee: I Believe In Miracles – And I'm Not Dropping Out

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Brian Montopoli
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Mike Huckabee
Despite calls to exit the GOP race to pave the way for John McCain to become the Republican Party's nominee for president, Mike Huckabee told conservative activists today that he would continue with his presidential bid.

Huckabee rejected claims that he has little chance of becoming the GOP's candidate because of McCain's significant lead in delegates. McCain leads Huckabee in delegates 709 to 163, by CBS News' count, with 1,191 needed for the nomination.

"I didn't major in math," Huckabee said the Conservative Political Action Conference meeting, according to the Associated Press. ``I majored in miracles, and I still believe in them.''

``There are only a few states that have voted - 27 have not,'' added Huckabee, who CBS News projects will win today's Republican caucuses in Kansas. ``People in those 27 states deserve more than a coronation, they deserve an election.''

The former Arkansas governor later vowed not to drop out until McCain has the necessary 1,191 delegates – and maybe not even then.

``I won't drop out until at least that happens, then we'll see,'' he said.

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by elkc February 11, 2008 1:57 PM EST
It is a thorn in one''s foot to have these pip-squeak fanatical groups chanting their way or no way. With McCain, America is all inclusive. With Huckabee, it is like 8 more years of Bush''s divisional politics and distancing from Allied Country''s to isolate America away from that as being the most powerful nation in the world, to a country that will be less profitable than Mexico within the next ten years. The idea government Huckabee represents is one that is strictly controlled by a superior reigning religion (Baptist) denouncing and destructing other beliefs and rights to those beliefs. Want a good look at Huckabee''s America watch Jericho new episode this Tuesday.
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by vauron February 11, 2008 4:48 AM EST
It would take a miracle to get Huckabee into the White House, and the Democrats have outlawed miracles.
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by giantrobot2 February 11, 2008 4:31 AM EST
John McCain is a war hero, but he will not pass the health exam required to be the President.

John McCain would be the oldest president if elected in US history.

John McCain is not a true conservative. He is against the 1996 Federal Family act, human cloning and wants to keep the borders open.

Mike Huckabee was the first candidate in the Republican primary Dr. James Dobson ever endorsed. Huckabee is the true conservative candidate.

In 2006 the Republican''s got hammered and lost both the House and Senate because of the "My way or the Highway" stance on the Iraq war. How can John McCain win the general election with the same type of philosophy to stay there 100 years? He will absolutely lose in the general election.

If you are a Republican and you want to keep the Republican base leading, you must seriously considering voting for Mike Huckabee. He has the stamina, desire, intelligence, wit, charisma, experience and honesty to lead this nation at this point in our history.

Vote for Mike Huckabee!!

www.mikehuckabee.com
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by marinepatriot February 10, 2008 1:37 PM EST
Everyday Americans, living in everyday homes and driving everyday cars pick Governor Mike Huckabee to be President.

We do not want Mccain.

Talk radio and media tried to convince Americans to vote for Romney in order to stop Mccain.

Romney robo-called by the millions to try and trick voters into thinking Huckabee had DROPPED OUT of the race prior to Super Tuesday. That was unethical and our Republican party should have stood up for the people of America.

You can see the proof here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk6IJS3QN34

That initially damaged Huckabee but we the people are still fighting hard. We WANT HUCKABEE!!!!

Please, if you are in any upcoming State, take to the street to wave Huckabee signs, contribute on his website, and get out and vote! No exceptions. If we stay united we can still have Huckabee as President.

Huckabee just won Kansas 60% to Mccains 24% and we can get these results in all of the remaining States.

WE LIKE MIKE!
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by pdbarrick-2009 February 10, 2008 9:31 AM EST
I believe in miracles too! Even if McCain DOES get the delegates, I hope you stay in and let US decide. America needs you Mike! Don''t listen to the naysayers of this world. Listen to your heart!
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by memekiller February 10, 2008 5:11 AM EST
Huckabee has been a miracle for the Democrats. Just when it appeared McCain would have time to start the general campaign while the Dems fought out a close primary, the hand of God reaches down to assist His chosen party.
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by elkc February 10, 2008 3:51 AM EST
Huckabee is welcomed distraction. The last two elections for President, people voted for their salvation not for a capable person to man the office. Miracles do happen, hopefully the one%u2019s Huckabee%u2019s looking for will be from the I.R.S. getting Tele-evangelicals and their closet supporters to cough up taxes owed to America that will help finance their war and provide needs for the soldiers they lied in to a slaughter! Under the disguise of religion the Huckabee%u2019s and Copeland%u2019s of the world, have had a free ride for too long. It is sad enough they dig at the purse strings of the elderly on fixed incomes and those less educated who fall victim in to buying their piece of Heaven by lining the pockets of the snakes in the garden of good and evil. It is no wonder Huckabee uses the attractive suggestion of killing off the I.R.S., it%u2019s a must in order for he and his buds to stay in business. I hope with all these miracles being talked about, there won%u2019t be one to cause another candidate to take a fall like Bobby Kennedy. All for the sake of a revelation to become reality and the roots of a Holy War to be fertilized by moving the religious right%u2019s candidate in to a more favorable position!
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by irisheyes555 February 10, 2008 2:55 AM EST
Huckabee should stay in the race. Many conservatives do not like McCain. Huckabee is right: The people deserve an election, not a coronation. The powers that be in the GOP should not try to force Huckabee out. It makes the GOP look like they have a plot to support McCain only, and the people really do deserve an election.
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by hypnotoad72 February 9, 2008 9:09 PM EST
Miracles can and do happen.
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by txtrans07 February 9, 2008 8:17 PM EST
Keep fighting Mike! Let''s not let the pundits and media decide who we''ll have as President.
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