Dec. 19, 2007
Poll: Huckabee Leads, Dems Tied In S.C.
GOP Hopeful Huckabee Propelled By Evangelicals, While Clinton And Obama Experience "Reverse Gender Gap"
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South Carolina Voters Divided
The latest CBS News poll out tonight shows Mike Huckabee leading the pack in South Carolina. For the Democrats, it's a tossup between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Bill Whitaker reports.
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"CBS News RAW": Oprah Winfrey speaks on behalf of Barack Obama in the football stadium at the University of South Carolina. The campaign said more than 29,000 people attended the event.
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The Rise Of Mike Huckabee
A year ago, he was considered a long-shot candidate. Now Mike Huckabee leads the polls in Iowa and South Carolina. How did he go from the fringe to the forefront? Jeff Greenfield reports.
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Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., takes the stage with area church members during a campaign stop Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, in Spartanburg, S.C. Clinton picked up endorsements from dozens of black ministers Tuesday in South Carolina. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
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Mike Huckabee
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Huckabee leads Romney by eight points among likely Republican primary voters, with Rudy Giuliani, Sen. John McCain and Fred Thompson virtually tied for third place.
On the Democratic side, Obama, at 35 percent, and Clinton, at 34 percent, lead among the state's likely primary voters, with John Edwards in third at 13 percent.
South Carolina's Republican primary is Jan. 19, 11 days after the New Hampshire primary. The state's Democratic primary will take place Jan. 26.
Huckabee has 28 percent support in South Carolina, where he has been boosted by weekly churchgoers and white evangelicals, 33 percent of whom back the former Arkansas governor. Romney, who has 20 percent overall support, is the candidate whom likely Republican primary voters in the state say most shares their views on illegal immigration, their top issue. Giuliani trails at 12 percent, while McCain has 11 percent and Thompson has 10 percent.
More than 70 percent of likely GOP primary voters say it is too early to settle definitively on a candidate, however.
There is something of a "reverse gender gap" phenomenon among the state's likely Democratic primary voters, with Clinton, a New York senator and former first lady, leading among men and Obama, a senator from Illinois, leading among women. Black women are voting for Obama by a margin of more than two to one, while black men are voting for him by a smaller margin.
The reason voters favor the two top candidates closely mirror the candidates' messages: While Clinton voters cite experience as the top reason they support their candidate, Obama voters cite the notion of change.Complete Poll On Republican Race
On the endorsement front, Bill Clinton seems to have a larger positive impact than Oprah Winfrey. Thirty-eight percent of likely Democratic primary voters in the state say the former president’s involvement makes them more likely to back Hillary Clinton, while just 10 percent say Winfrey's involvement steers them toward Obama. Fifteen percent say Winfrey's involvement makes them less likely to support Obama.
Edwards is the candidate seen as caring most about problems in South Carolina, while Obama is seen as the most likely to bring about real change in Washington. Clinton is seen as having the best chance to win the presidency.
Nearly half of South Carolina's likely Democratic primary voters say they have not yet settled on whom they will vote for. They cite health care as the issue they most want to hear the candidates discuss, followed by the war in Iraq and the economy. Fifty-seven percent say they are at least somewhat concerned someone in their household will lose a job within the next year.
Many of Huckabee’s supporters have switched from supporting another candidate -- six in ten say they used to support one of his rivals for the GOP presidential nomination. When asked why they are supporting him, Huckabee’s supporters mention his honesty (17 percent) and his religious beliefs (15 percent).
Romney’s voters say they agree with him on the issues (18 percent), think he is honest (13 percent), and cite his experience (12 percent). Romney is a Mormon, and 39 percent of the state's likely Republican primary voters -- including more than half of white evangelicals -- say they have an unfavorable view of the religion. One-third say they would prefer to vote for a candidate of their own faith.
McCain has the highest favorability rating among the GOP candidates, at nearly 50 percent, followed by Huckabee and Romney. More than 40 percent of likely Republican primary voters say they don't yet know enough about Huckabee or Thompson to have opinions about them.
Weekly churchgoers comprise 43 percent of South Carolina’s likely Republican primary voters, and white evangelicals are 50 percent. After immigration, the state's likely Republican primary voters list the war in Iraq, the economy, and health care as the issues candidates should discuss. Three quarters say they approve of George W. Bush's performance as president.
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This poll was conducted among a South Carolina statewide random sample of 1319 registered voters, including 599 likely Democratic Primary voters and 447 likely Republican Primary voters, and also including an oversample of African-American registered voters. Interviews were conducted December 13-17, 2007. The error due to sampling could be plus or minus three percentage points for results based on the full sample of registered voters, plus or minus four percentage points for results based on likely Democratic primary voters, and plus or minus five percentage points for results based on likely Republican primary voters.
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"After holding a double-digit advantage over his nearest rivals just six weeks ago, the former New York City mayor now is tied nationally with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney at 20% among Republicans, just slightly ahead of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee at 17% and Arizona Sen. John McCain at 14%. Other polls show Mr. Giuliani''s lead shrinking in Florida, one of the states he has based his strategy around."
Mitt Romney is the most qualified candidate running from either party in 2008
Posted by perception5
Great, glad you think so.
Posted by singinrick
Did you vote for Bush?
You are as ignorant has a rock, another uneducated stoned croonie who thinks its about color. Remember that black Mayor Berry of Washington D.C. who was convicted of fraud . . . and the people voted him again. Guess the black people think its still about color, but remember, he is half white.
FACT: Mike Huckabee stole over $70,000 worth of furniture from the Arkansas governors mansion.
Google: Counting the furniture Huckabee takes his office furniture; a conflict on Mansion gift. (SOURCE: Arkansas Times 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.
Google: Huckabee''s Boom May Be About Ready to Bust: Margaret Carlson (SOURCE: Bloomberg Dec 12, 2007 Margaret Carlson)
FACT: Mike Huckabee supported in-state higher education benefits for children of illegal immigrants.
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.
(SOURCE: Melissa Nelson, "Huckabee Risks Political Fortunes To Denounce Immigration Raid," Associated Press, 8/5/05)
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.
FACT: Huckabee accepted more than 300 gifts worth at least $130,000, ranging from $3,700 cowboy boots to a $600 chainsaw.
Google: Huckabee rivals unearth ethics complaints (SOURCE: POLITICO Kenneth P. Vogel Nov 21, 2007)
Look through his "Awe Schucks" act and see him for what he really is. Mike Huckabee is a wolf in sheep''s clothing that uses the religion card to push his own agenda.
His tone sure has changed since running, but in reality he has no compassion for anyone but his religious nuts
Posted by singinrick
Did you vote for Bush?
Posted by l8c6 at 08:01 PM : Dec 19, 2007
Vote for Bush? Hell he has his lips locked firmly on Bush''s backside! In his view of the world there''s god, the holy spirit, Jesus and then Bush, who is pulling up faster on JC with every Muslim he kills. If Bush kills another 10,000 Muslims he''ll move into third place!
http://uspolitics.einnews.com/poll.php
Edwards deserves more mention than Obama or Clinton - but that doesn''t make good NEWS!
Controlled news - is this the U.S.A.? Not!!!
http://blancadebree.blogspot.com
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%u2019s 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: 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.
FACT: Huckabee accepted more than 300 gifts worth at least $130,000, ranging from $3,700 cowboy boots to a $600 chainsaw.
Google: Huckabee rivals unearth ethics complaints (Source: POLITICO Kenneth P. Vogel Nov 21, 2007)
FACT: Mike Huckabee set up a nonprofit entity so he could give paid ``inspirational'''' speeches without having to disclose the donors.
Google: Huckabee''s Boom May Be About Ready to Bust: Margaret Carlson (SOURCE: Bloomberg Dec 12, 2007 Margaret Carlson)
Google: Counting the furniture Huckabee takes his office furniture; a conflict on Mansion gift. (Source: Arkansas Times 12/14/06 Leslie Newell Peacock)
tidds
What a moron. You didn''t even read the story.
Evangelicals are hoping Huckabee wins so that he can finish Bu$h''s work of bringing on the end of the world.
Huckabee played on his so-called christianity by putting out that TV ad with a cross that could not be more obvious and then lied through his teeth when asked if it was there on purpose. So he''s a man who waves the bible and lies at that same time. Sounds like just the candidate the evangelical lunatics have been waiting for. Once they put down the moonshine and leave their daughters bedrooms they might just decide to vote for one of their own like him.
I was being kind in my assesment of all the candidates as Christmas draws near.
LOL. Ho Ho Ho!
Wait until after the holidays and see what Santa Radiob brings down the chimmney on all of the candidates. Lumps of coal?
And you always seem to be fair about the distribution of such lumps of coal.
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Posted by SgtRDS
Thank you I call it as I see it from various news sources and tracking agencys. I see no significant difference at this point in time between either partys. There are a few on both sides of the aisle that have at least to appeared to maintain their dignity. Out of 436 it is unfortunately less than a full percentage point that have maintained their integrity.
http://goupstate.us/index.php/lanefiller/2007/11/02/title_14
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Posted by tiddsanbeer
What are you saying that incest does not occur? That many parts of the nation are still backward and you are not willing to accept it? And what is sad is that many of these people claim (key word) to be religious while molesting their own children.
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Posted by johngoodnews
His comments on aids and the Mormon faith alone are not in line with the teachings of Jesus. Perhaps he needs to go back and read Christ words again with a clear mind. "Let those who are without sin, cast the first stone" .
Posted by radiob at 12:23 AM : Dec 20, 2007
No significant difference between the parties is a point we''ve disagreed on before. I honestly believe the Democrats are better then you portray them. That said you''ve always presented your arguments with no rancor and in an intelligent manner. In a way that I can debate with without having to hear the 4th grade playground insults of some of the Bushies here. We don''t always agree (though we do frequently), but we do agree to disagree respectfully and that''s refreshing in this forum.
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Posted by kissamaarse
When I attended school prayer was a part of the routine, it did not make me wish to shove religion down anyone''s throat. Right to choose as in abortion? Should abortion be used as a means of birth control or only for "health"? Equal rights based upon gender, there is in virtually every religion where the woman is a second class citizen although if religion never existed I am certain that MAN (the majority)would continue to see woman as a second class citizen instead of seeing her as a equal. Mind you I am not defending Huckabee as my previous post make clear of my position on him. Sounds like from your post that you have bowed to the golden donkey as so many have bowed to the golden republican when neither are truly representing America. It just so happens that a former senator from Texas that became president was one of the chief proponents of abortion and it was not LBJ. So where is a candidate that has integrity, that can unite America and have the resilience that is needed? None of the 17 that are running can.
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Posted by SgtRDS
You are again thanked and mind you I have no political party. I once was a democrat all of that has changed over the last 10 years and I no longer support either party.
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.
"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..."
Kotlikoff advocates Huck''s FairTax to derail economic meltdown: http://snipr.com/meltdowninprogress
And he''s not alone: http://snipr.com/econsopenletter
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"The Republican and Democratic parties have delivered us into the hands of darkness."
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(Note to Ignorant Willard: Hitler and Stalin both won it once.)
"WASHINGTON (CNN) - Count Republican Mitt Romney among those who arent happy with Time Magazine"s choice of Russian President Vladimir Putin for Person of the Year.
In an interview with CNN''s Glen Beck, the presidential candidate called the choice "disgusting."
"You know, he imprisoned his political opponents. [So did Hitler and Stalin]. There have been a number of highly suspicious murders," [Hitler and Stalin murdered people too] Romney said on Beck''s radio show. "He has squelched public dissent and free press. [So did Hitler and Stalin]. And to suggest that someone like that is the Man of the Year is really disgusting. I''m just appalled." (*)
I am just appalled at Willard Romney"s stupidity.
(*) Source:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/
As Deep calls unto Deep, so Dumb calls unto Dumb.
Posted by SgtRDS at 01:05 AM : Dec 20, 2007"
Heh heh heeooeeyy!!! ROTF
Between you and MCVet...
...aw, nevermind.
The Church of Jesus Christ (LDS) adheres more closely to First Century Christianity and the New Testament than any other denomination. For example, Harper%u2019s Bible Dictionary entry on the Trinity says %u201Cthe formal doctrine of the Trinity as it was defined by the great church councils of the fourth and fifth centuries is not to be found in the New Testament.%u201D
Perhaps the reason the pastors denigrate the Church of Jesus Christ (LDS) is to protect their flock (and their livelihood).
Two months after taking office, Huckabee stunned the state by saying he questioned rapist Wayne DuMond''s guilt and that it was his intention to free the rapist, DuMond murdered a women in Illinois after Huckabee set him free
Huckabee battled conservatives within his own party who were pushing for stricter state-level immigration measures, such as:.
- proof of legal status when applying for state services that aren%u2019t federally mandated
- proof of citizenship when registering to vote
- Huckabee failed in his effort to make children of illegal immigrants eligible for state-funded scholarships and in-state tuition to Arkansas colleges.
Huck%u2019s use of the %u201CChristian Leader%u201D title and the Cross in his ads and his attempt to denigrate Mitt Romney%u2019s religion is a thinly-veiled attempt to impose a religious test in violation of Article Six of the Constitution
The Huckster was the keynote speaker at an anti-Mormon conference in Salt Lake City. And he knows nothing about Mormons?
Mike fails on so many levels as a true conservative.
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