I am kinda wondering who invited Fmr VA Senator Macaca to stand on stage as McCain gave his victory speech after the potomac primaries.

Very well put Elizabeth. Can McCain really "sell it" as good as Huckabee? Huckabee is in the mold of Reagan. Governor, vertical politics, great communicator, former governor.

Hopefully at the very least he can be on the ticket as a VP!

Didnt mean to put Governor twice!

Huckabee's right. Right now this was the best thing that could have happened to McCain. Being attacked by the NY Times is a badge of honor for Republicans. Even Limbaugh defended McCain against the NY Times, and McCain raked in a few million dollars of "sympathy" funds. Apparently, Republicans dislike the NY Times even more than they dislike McCain.

Oh please...anyone who actually buys the BS spin that the NY Times story helped McCain isn't thinking clearly. Money from supporters in the best indication of "help" (other than votes obviously), and the fact that McCains camp didn't release the figures from the so-called fundraising boost they received just goes to show that there was no boost. Don't be so damn gullible, Huckleberry.

Maybe someone should tell Huckabee that if something happens with McCain that the delegates will probably nominate someone who is not a loon.

Huckabee should be told that the convention is not in Minneapolis so he does not end up in the wrong town.

hopefully we will see him in St. Paul in September.

I am kinda wondering who invited Fmr VA Senator Macaca to stand on stage as McCain gave his victory speech after the potomac primaries.
Posted by: The Commander Guy | Feb 25, 2008 4:37:36 PM
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I was wondering the same thing. My guess is that there are still those who see a good future in George Allen and are slowly reintroducing him. (Hannity's certainly got a man-crush on him.)

I live in Virginia and aside from that stupid "Macaca" comment, I do think Allen was considered a "player" in the future GOP. To conservatives, he held a lot of attraction until he opened his mouth. Time will tell.

Elizabeth, I'm assuming you placed the ",Esq." after your name to let people know that you're an educated individual? (Because your post leads to the opposite conclusion.)

Huckabee's only hope at nomination for the highest office in the land (by his own admission) is that the front runner get embroiled in a scandal, and he's the only one left standing!!?? Huckabee would therefore be the most "electable" against Obama or Hillary!!?? Hello? Huckabee would get CREAMED in a National election. I'm a conservative, and am not a huge fan of McCain, but there comes a point when you HAVE to open your eyes and start looking at the bigger picture. Romney did the honorable thing by bowing out to clear the way for the inevitable nominee, allowing McCain to get increased media exposure, more chances to start building up his campaign war chest, etc. Huckabee is where he is because he played on his religious backers and the anti-Mormon bias to catapult him to the spotlight with an early Iowa vitcory. NOT because he's an incredibly strong conservative candidate. If Utah, Idaho or Michigan was the first state to vote in the primary season, Mitt Romney would be the Republican nominee. Iowa is the ONLY reason Huckabee is even on the ticket. The dude gives tax breaks and college tuition for ILLEGAL immigrants. How conservative is that?!! He knows less about foregin affairs that Obama does. The guy pardons anyone in jail who claims to have found Jesus. I'll give Huck one thing, his heart is definitely bigger than his brain. AT THIS POINT, the BEST chance conservatives have at keeping conservative principles (i.e., JUDGES) in place for years to come, is to elect McCain. Romney or Thompson would have been better in that respect, but place McCain against either Hillary or Obama, and you'll get more conservative policies with McCain every time out of the gate. Wake up, get on board already -- and drop this Huckabee is the only real choice nonsense. (In my humble opinion.)

P.S. If you can't tell from my post -- I'm also an ",Esq." :o)

The only person that doesn't seem to know that Huckabee is finished is... Huckabee. Give it up already. It's obvious he's milking dry his 15 minutes of fame.

I am kinda wondering who invited Fmr VA Senator Macaca to stand on stage as McCain gave his victory speech after the potomac primaries.
Posted by: The Commander Guy | Feb 25, 2008 4:37:36 PM
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I am kinda wondering who Barack Hussein Obama has following McCain around to try and catch one improper word? I love it when liberals try to win elections by mudslinging rather than on the merits. Perhaps its because they know they wouldn't win on the merits because they are so out of touch with reality. Wait...hang on...Barack Hussein Obama just voted "present" so that he could lead us all in a rendition of kumbaya so that we could all hold hands while world peace and prosperity magically happened.

Chuck: Very good post, I couldn't have said it better. I will add the if McCain makes the mistake of choosing Huckabee as his running mate, it would be the kiss of death. There's an entire world out there outside the bible belt.

I think I alone should be able to elect the next president -- why wouldn't Americans want to entrust the presidential vote to left-wing wackos like me? If not me, how 'bout if we let Chris Matthews, Keith Olbermann and big moon-faced Tim Russert elect Obama???

NYT's are in bed with Obama and Hillary - and I wouldn't be surprised if it's at the same time.

There's not a iberal they don't have a love fest over....

Can I serve as the moderator for a presidential debate and pretend to be neutral, while openly favoring the Democratic candidate and attempting to vilify the Republican? I'm thinking it would be like Charlie Gibson, circa 2004. Obama Obama Obama!

Tristin, he's in the vain of that republican Kansas senator, who did't know what city he accepted the nomination in.

Amen to that Don! Though, I mean Amen in the secular sense (I don't want to provide aid-n-comfort to Rev. Luckabee supporters.) Ron Paul 2008! Just kidding, Paul is a loon too.

Anyone got some more dirt we can use on McCain? Don't worry, we don't request your identity or any proof that your statements are valid, as long as what you say is anti-Republican. The New York Times LOOOOOVES Democrats and HATES Republicans! Agree with our views or else!!!

Elizabeth: I appreciate your enthusiasm for Mr. Huckabee, who seems to be an honest man. But anyone who thinks we should "change the Constitution" to bring it more in line with the Bible is going to alienate a significant portion of GOP voters. After all, didn't the Taliban try to shape its government to conform with a "holy" book? How'd that work out?

The Republican party used to be about a couple of things: a small nonintrusive federal government, low taxes, fiscal responsibility, more states' rights, and a humble foreign policy coupled with a strong national defense. These were the very definition of "Republicanism." It's worth noting that Reagan called LIBERTARIANISM "the heart and soul of CONSERVATISM." That's definitely not the case today.

Today's "conservatives" are convinced they should use the power of the federal government to force ideas on the states, like abortion laws, gay marriage laws, and No Child Left Behind, or even Huckabee's national "smoking ban" (from which he has since back-pedaled). They're also convinced we should use the power of the military to impose our ideas on other nations--something Reagan certainly never believed. (How many countries did Reagan invade?) They also believe the federal government should be able to FORCE Americans--by threatening imprisonment--to spy on neighbors, family, and friends (thanks to James Sensenbrenner).

And I think its increasingly obvious to everyone that "conservatives" have thrown any sense of fiscal responsibility out the window. Have you checked the debt lately? That mess is the result of Republican "leadership."

My point is this: the party has changed so radically since Reagan left office that the people who claim to be "conservative" today can't see how truly "un-conservative" they really are. If we don't wake up to that fact, the Republican party will cease to be all that different from the Democratic party. Big intrusive government is still big intrusive government--no matter which party is in charge.

MDA, I'm curious on the Chris Matthews question also. I used to actually enjoy watching his show but stopped a couple months or so ago when the
"slobbering" became so unbearable.

So, does anyone still watch it, if so what's the verdict?