Comments on: Huckabee Says Romney Part of "Me-Too Crowd"

[simaah]

Huckabee on his three-state win on super-Tuesday (Romney won half of the super-Tuesday states) said he threw the "pebble" that slew Goliath (evil Mormon Romney) interesting said nothing about McCain who he says he wants to win the nomination from. Huckabee went on in his arrogance to say he used the widows mite in reference to his brown bag campaign. The pebble Huckabee threw was religious bigotry (Huckabees comment during campaign Mormons believe the devil is Jesus'' brother as just one of many examples). The widows mite that he prides himself in is contributions from the likes of Kenneth Copeland Ministries currently under Congressional investigation by Senator Grassley and using church resources and church buses to transport voters to polls which violates federal law giving churches tax-exempt status for non-political involvement. Huckabee seems to forget the biblical scripture where Jesus decried using His Father''s house (a house of prayer) as a den of thieves. I remember in 1976 hearing Jimmy Carter in North Carolina primary saying he believed in Jesus Christ. This appealed to me as a Mormon who likewise believes Jesus Christ to the Savior and Redeemer of the world. When the evangelical Baptists in Nashville Tennessee refused to award a scholarship to a high school student because he was Mormon, former President Carter stepped in defense of the Mormons and against the religious intolerance of some in his church.

[simaah]

Huckabee on his three state win on super-Tuesday said he threw the "pebble" that slew Goliath (evil Mormon Romney) and did it with the widows mite. The pebble he threw was religious bigotry (Huckabee''s "innocent" question during primaries "Mormons believe the devil is Jesus'' brother don''t they?" for example. The widows mite is using contributions from the likes of Kenneth Copeland Ministries currently under investigation by Senator Grassley and using church pulpits and church school buses to transport voters to the polls in violation of federal laws which allow churches to be tax-exempt. Huckabee seems to overlook the biblical passage where Jesus said not to make my Father''s house (a house of prayer) a den of theives. Huckabee if he wants to be president would be president for all Americans including Mormons. Huckabee did not send condolences at the death of a respected world religious leader of 13 million. Obama did. He personally called President Thomas S. Monson and gave his condolences. Instead Baptist protesters came and protested at a funeral. Obama has it right when he says religion nor race should determine the next president of the United States. Huckabee cloaked his religious bigotry in stopping a Mormon from becoming president with the fabricated authenticity argument. Let''s scrutinize Huckabee''s family and political scandals while he served as governor - his notorious gift receiving. He beiieves it is better to receive than to give.

[ilikemike6]

Go TEXAS-! The home of a lot of true AMERICANS and just down right good people! I called Tyler my home for 7 years and I miss those people!
Americans for Huckabee!

[tjc4usa]

When Texas has its primary, my wife and I will be voting for Mike Huckabee. He is truly prolife and profamily. He doesn''t just pay it lip service. He has a record to back up what he says. These issues are extremely important because the sanctity of life and the sanctity of marriage are the two pillars of any civilized society, and these pillars are crumbling in this nation. Moreover, he has more executive experience than anyone in the race. He is a Great Communicator, like President Reagan was--a very important quality in a president. He supports the 2nd Amendment. He supports parents'' rights to raise and educate their own children according to the dictates of their conscience. He believes in real, substantial tax reform. He has detailed plans to solve the illegal immigration problem, free us from our dependence on foreign oil, and several other issues. See his Web site, under "Issues" for details.

Also, since there''s been a lot of talk about mathematics lately, I think I''ll introduce an important equation to the discussion:

Mike Huckabee = Hope 4R Nation

[tjc4usa]

Let''s not get all worked up about Mitt Romney. Just let it pass. He''s out of the race now, and so his endorsment isn''t really all that important.

The important thing is that John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Ron Paul, and Alan Keyes (yes, he''s in the race too, even though never mentioned) are still in the race, and they have every right to be. It''s called Democracy.

[ilikemike6]

I don''t know how people can keep slandering Mike Huckabee on these posts and get away with it! Shame on all of you! Governor Huckabee has run THE most considerate, well mannered, gentlemanly campaign that I have ever witnessed! He is polite, to a fault, and even given the opportunity to attack Romney during the debates, he responded, when asked what he thought about some action, Huckabee''s response was, ''Well, I don''t think it''s my opinion that counts, but rather the voters''. This is nonsense to accuse Governor Huckabee of unfounded attacks! He has his right to state where he stands on issues and if Romney and McCain have different views, he has the right to point out the differences!
If they can''t take the heat then they should get out of the water! Oh, yes, it would seem that Romney did just that!

[ilikemike6]

Hello: Do you REALLY believe everything you read in the paper and even the New York Times? Commentaries are opinion, not fact!
To say that Governor Huckabee "inserted religion into the race" is like saying that Barrack Obama "inserted race into the race!" Just because Mike Huckabee is a Christian doesn''t mean that he ''herded Mr. Romney into a defense of his beliefs'' any more than saying that Obama, simply because he is black is herding Clinton into defending her color! Come on, grassboots- bias opinion is just that!

[ilikemike6]

McCain''s plans seem to me like the same old rethoric, keep Bush tax cuts, cut government spending, etc., but just not strong enough! It seems to me that as Senators, that if he or Obama or Clinton REALLY, as they say, wanted to do some of these things they''re claiming, they''re still Senators! Why aren''t they getting some of these changes enacted now? They still have time to do their jobs before the election & to actually implement change, not just talk about it! I believe Huckabee is the only one with the CAN-DO attitude & guts to persevere & face what challenges lie ahead for the Presidency & for this great nation! HE IS NO QUITTER! He has run his campaign without spending $65 million dollars to do so, which, in itself shows how he is a capable, responsible, leader able to draw & keep millions of supporters against all odds! Isn''t it about time that YOU joined the ranks of someone who is tough, honest, straightforward & isn''t afraid to hold strong for what he believes in? Someone who will keep the terrorists off our shores and keep America free? Have we forgotten 911, America? If our country retreats from Iraq like cowards upon the election of a candidate who favors America''s defeat opposed to espousing victory and who would shame the sacrifice our brave soldiers have given to keep us safe at home, the terrorist world will perceive us as weak and YOU CAN COUNT ON MORE ATTACKS ON OUR HOMELAND as a result! I''m for Huckabee the ONLY CHOICE FOR A STRONG AMERICA!!!

[marinepatriot]

I watch the things that Mitt Romney does and then I throw up.

Then I hear a few inspiring words from Mike Huckabee, and for a another moment I feel like there''s still hope for America.

[Travis212]

Grassboots,

Did I say something negative about Evangelicals? I think what I said was that Mike Huckabee ran a campaign of personal animosity and religious intolerance against Mitt Romney.

Polls showed that many Evangelicals had a problem voting for a Mormon, and Huckabee played that to his advantage.

Are you saying that Mike Huckabee did NOT use anti-Mormon sentiment to his political advantage, or are you saying that Mormons shouldn''t be offended by that?

I have no problem with Evangelicals. I have close friends who are devout Evangelicals who I respect and admire. But I am deeply offended by Mike Huckabee, and I think many Evangelicals are as well.


To its credit, the New York Times, in its endorsement of John McCain, condemned Huckabee''s religion-baiting as well:

"Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas, is an affable, reassuring Baptist minister who talks about a softer Christian conservativism. His policies tell the real story. To attract Republican primary voters, he has become an anti-immigrant absolutist. His insertion of religion into the race, herding Mr. Romney into a defense of his beliefs, disqualified him for the Oval Office."