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Huckabee Eyes Deadlocked Convention
February 22, 2008 11:31 AM
ABC News' Teddy Davis and Karen Travers Report: Former Ark. Gov. Mike Huckabee claimed Friday that if he wins the March 4th states of Texas and Ohio, he can deny Arizona Sen. John McCain the GOP nod, putting the nomination in the hands of pledged -- but not bound -- convention delegates who would choose him as the more conservative candidate.
"If we win Texas, I think it changes the dynamics of this race," said Huckabee. "It could well go all the way to the convention. If the convention delegates pick the president, chances are they would pick the most conservative. I would be the one they would end up picking, if that's the criteria."
It's worth noting that Texas and Ohio are winner-take-all by congressional district -- not by statewide vote -- which makes Huckabee's dream scenario more difficult. It's also worth noting that McCain, who has 906 delegates, is so far ahead of Huckabee, who has only 247 delegates, that it is hard to imagine the Arizona senator not getting the 1,191 delegates needed for the GOP nomination in the contests remaining.
But in light of Thursday's New York Times story, Friday's Huckabee interview is an interesting glimpse into the thinking of the former Baptist minister.
Huckabee made his comments during an interview with 1200 WOAI News, a San Antonio radio station.
February 22, 2008 in Giuliani, Rudy | Permalink | User Comments (64)
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Huck ain't denying McCain the nomination. What you meant to say is that:
It'd be the VOTERS denying McCain the nomination.
Big Distinction
Posted by: The Commander Guy | Feb 22, 2008 11:35:42 AM
Read the Washington Post - McCain's whole campaign is run by lobbyists....he is a fraud..Huck has a chance for a brokered convention if he can win out.....
Posted by: michaelinphilly | Feb 22, 2008 11:51:31 AM
The heads at CPAC didn't force Romney out to pave the way for Huckabee. The establishment's die is cast with McCain. Even if it means a blowout for the other party. Just look at all the talking heads backing McCain over his latest "uck up." The will of the voters will NOT be allowed to get in the way of Hilliary or Obama's coronation. The party would rather have Bob Dole part II, than try to defeat the other Clinton. I am disgusted with the party. They deserve to lose, but we will be the ones suffering for the next four years. While they use Hilliary or Obama to shake us down for more money to "fight her" then. If they don't stop her or Obama NOW, they don't deserve to be called Republicans and darn sure don't deserve our cash!
Posted by: cba | Feb 22, 2008 12:04:16 PM
So Rush and Coulter are on the Huckster`s, the real Neocon, bandwagon now?
Posted by: luke | Feb 22, 2008 12:16:29 PM
cba...you're so funny!! "shake us down for our money"!! Are you kidding me! How much do you think the Republican war in Iraq is costing you each month? Try over a Billion Dollars! Hello, who's money is that? You think just because Bush is using the credit card that sooner or later you and I and everyone else isn't going to have to pay? Hello, it is that Republican attitude of "I can't add, put it on the card" that has gotten us into the financial mess we are in! Nice Try!!
Posted by: John | Feb 22, 2008 12:21:54 PM
PLEASE, Texas. PLEASE, Ohio.
Let the people take back this election from the pundits and the manipulations of the GOP brass. We are sick of politics as usual, and don't want McCain.
Posted by: bethidee | Feb 22, 2008 12:27:34 PM
Google Huckabee and ethics violations.
Posted by: Dave | Feb 22, 2008 12:29:17 PM
Ha-ha! Wouldn't I love to see Obama debate a candidate who doesn't believe in evolution, and thinks people were around in the days of the dinosaurs! Then again, running against Grandpa McWarMonger, who wants to keep us in Iraq for another 100 years (when far and away most Americans want us out NOW) looks pretty good too! Love that picture of your man giving a big, teary eyed hug to the most unpopular president in American history other than Nixon! Put out the lights, Captain McCrypt, and don't forget to check the Depends snaps before toddling to bed.
Posted by: balthus | Feb 22, 2008 12:46:06 PM
If you think Hilliary (I supported the war before I was against it) or Obama who wants to go full bore into Afghanistan represents CHANGE you are dreaming. McCain wants to invade everybody, and Huckabee sees nothing wrong with staying in Iraq for 100 years either since according to him, "we OWN it." NO MAJOR CANIDATE will get us out of IRAQ!!! Yet you still go on paying your taxes, with the illusion of choice in every election. With the false assumption that if things go wrong, you voted against that person or were "against that issue" even though your canidate SUPPORTS it. (Oh and John, if you could read I was protesting the fact that the republicans are tanking this election with a liberal war hawk to counter ANOTHER liberal war hawk on the other side. I'm sorry you missed that. But then if you believe in the continued financing of the welfare/warfare state like everybody else. Your biggest enemy lies not just with either party, but yourself as well) Facts are stubborn things.
Posted by: cba | Feb 22, 2008 12:47:55 PM
While Mike Huckabee is not aggressive in persuing his opponents failures, he has some great ideas and stands that will put this country right-side up. Some how, people have gotten the idea that he is another Republican hawk, that is not true at all. If you read about his foreign policies, he does not agree that we should have taken off into Iraq, but now that we are there, he wants to be able to turn it back to the Iraqi people in good standing. One of the reasons we have so much resistance in Iraq and other countries is because of the arrogant attitude of our president which Mike Huckabee has spoken out against. There would be a lot better relationships between us if we had a president who was willing to admit our sins and work to repair the damage we have done. That is who Mike Huckabee is, and he has been to many of these countries and seen exactly what is going on there. I
Most people who study him out are very impressed with his balanced and concerned approach. This is why the people of Arkansas re-elected him twice, even though they thought they didn't want him when he took office after Jim Guy Tucker was indicted.
Posted by: Lauren | Feb 22, 2008 1:15:03 PM
Impact this nation Huckabee! He can debate anyone that will agree to without a flinch and have a genuine responce. Responces that prove how change can happen. This guy is the real deal and that is why he's not known by the drama world. They don't get the raatings and controversy that draw left brainers. I like Mike!
Posted by: noregion5 | Feb 22, 2008 2:02:42 PM
Governor Huckabee is the only social conservative in the presidential race. He is the only candidate who shares the basic convictions on the social issues with all fo the other social conservative voters.
He should stay in the race through all of the primaries. If he doesn't, then all of the social conservative issues (all the life issues, traditional marriage, freedom of religious expression, securing the border) will be swept under the rug by the moderate, secular, business-only wing of the party.
Posted by: BIl Rocker | Feb 22, 2008 2:14:52 PM
If Huckabee wasn't a holy roller who believed the earth was six thousand years old,he'd have some credibility. Anyone who thinks the earth is six thousand years old is delusional. Plus Huckabee wants the US to be a Taliban like nation. Never,ever vote for a delusional holy roller!
Posted by: AJ | Feb 22, 2008 3:36:24 PM
I was at Huckabee's rally in San Antonio last night. Judging from the size and enthusiasm of the crowd, his backers do not consider this race over by any means. If you care about issues like border security, fair tax and some kind of spending control, vote for Huckabee. No vote is a wasted vote.
Posted by: Texmom | Feb 22, 2008 3:38:22 PM
>>and Huckabee sees nothing wrong with staying in Iraq for 100 years either since according to him, "we OWN it."
Where in the world did you get THAT?
Posted by: GoMike | Feb 22, 2008 3:38:35 PM
How can a guy who wants to give taxpayer funded scholarships and in-state tuition to the children of illegals also be tough against immigration?
Answer: He can't. The Huckster's policies invite more illegals to come to the country.
This guy railed against the no-tax pledge and the no-amnesty pledge, then when it was politically convenient for him to sign them, he did.
He is not what he seems.
Behold the false prophet.
Posted by: bigred | Feb 22, 2008 3:54:06 PM
SHOCK The NATION TEXAS AND HUCKABEE!!!
Posted by: noregion5 | Feb 22, 2008 4:03:57 PM
Go Huck! We need you now more than ever.
Posted by: Scrappingal | Feb 22, 2008 4:06:23 PM
GoMike? "Iraq is our responsibility, we broke it, we own it." Mike Huckabee, on Iraq during a televised GOP debate... Google it if you have to. Blind faith has it's limits. You'd think the lession would sink in after eight years of Bush. Couple this with McCain's assertions of staying on for 100 years and you see what the GOP has to offer: More debt, death, and destruction. Not a platform that is worth any vote. Not that Obama (Let's go into Afghanistan) Or Hilliary (I was for the war before I was against it) Will be ANY better. Denial is a wonderful thing...
Posted by: cba | Feb 22, 2008 4:11:37 PM
Romniac? Umm...no. You must have me mistaken with someone else.
Fred was my first choice. Hunter was second.
Romney was further down the line, but I prefer even Ron Paul to the slimy Huckster.
You Huckabee supporters are being duped.
He is not what he seems.
Posted by: bigred | Feb 22, 2008 4:28:22 PM
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