Mark Levin Suggests Capping Government Spending, I Bet Huckabee Would Agree

Mark suggested capping government spending.

The Lesson from the Election, Time for Real Change

This week has really been an amazing week. The Democrats just don't seem to get the messages that the voters are sending them. A strong and clear message has been sent though. Democrats that voted for Obamacare and other liberal agenda items found their seats in jeopardy and many lost their seats. But will Democrats learn their lesson? I really don't think so.

Huckabee 2012

Conservatives are disappointed. Our guy lost.

However, we don't give up but rather begin our efforts to work harder for the next election. 4 years is a short amount of time but the damage that could be done if the leftist president Obama has a full 8 years, could be insurmountable.

Liberals found a Jimmy Carter. Conservatives must find a new Ronald Regan to defeat him in four years. Personally I believe Mike is our best bet. He's much weightier than Sarah Palin and will have a broader appeal. I tried to get excited about Palin and as a strong supporter of Mike in the primaries, Sarah was pretty close to what I wanted. However, she doesn't have the gravitas that Mike has and Mike is much more thoughtful and perceptive.

Since the 2008 race is over and done, I've made a new blog called: President Huckabee 2012. I hope you'll visit there and see what's going on in the future of the races for president.

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Morning Media

it's so cool to see Mike still talking to America!

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Thank You - Mike Huckabee thanks his faithful supports

Governor Mike Huckabee address to his friends on the official website:God has been so good to us! We can never fully express our gratitude for all you have done and how you have touched and blessed our lives... I promise to you that I gave it all I had to the last minute and left it "all on the field."REFLECT, REST, RENEW, and RE-BOOT!

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Conceding for '08

Huckabee concedes the race.

By now most of us have expected that this was inevitable. I'm still as proud of him as the day I chose to support him. Governor Huckabee is an admirable man who ran a good race and who brought conservative principles to the forefront of American Politics.

America said no. At least for now.

But look at the past to see the future. America said "no" to McCain the first time (or two maybe?) that he ran. Perhaps America will say "no" to John McCain in November. And of course the first time Reagan ran, he was told no too. Maybe next time when Obama or Hillary are in the White House, Huckabee will have a much better chance. His name recognition will be much higher and his ability to raise funds and gain traction will be much higher.

Now brace for four years of liberalism--whether it's from McCain or Obama or Clinton--and then a Huckabee will be a breath of fresh air!

Reporting from RI

Let’s face it – Rhode Island is a very small state. It ain’t Texas. In fact, the Dallas-Forth Worth area is probably bigger than all of Rhode Island. On top of that, it is a very “blue” state. Republicans are as rare as hen’s teeth up here. So why on earth would Mike & Janet Huckabee even pay attention to Rhode Island? It’s simple. As Mike points out, “Every vote counts; every vote matters.”

Just ask anyone in the overflow crowd in Warwick last night if their vote matters. Many arrived over an hour early to stake their place in line to enter the Grand Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The room was filled beyond capacity, spilling over into the outer hallways. Not only do these Rhode Island voters matter, but they matter even more when they tell their family, friends, co-workers and yes, even strangers on the phone that this country needs the leadership of Mike Huckabee.

While I didn’t major in math either, I do know that single votes do add up and we can win delegates In Rhode Island! Although there are very few Republicans in the state, most are pro-life. Delegates are apportioned; this is not a WTA state.

I should back up here and give a little “behind the scenes” view of a Meet Mike Huckabee event. I’ve been blogging about New Hampshire primary events and grassroots organizing since the earliest days of this campaign. From my ring side seat, here are some random musings about a day in a campaign.

Yesterday I arrived early in Warwick with some Huckabee signs for the rally. We keep recycling these signs from NH…to …MA…now RI. (Hopefully they will make their way to Mississippi for March 11). Now, in search of internet access to blog, I make my way with laptop to a conference room outside the ballroom. Lo and behold, inside the room it’s Janet Huckabee, Ed Rollins and some “embed” reporters. First I should say Janet is one gracious lady and secondly, Mike’s a lucky guy. Like Mike, she’s a regular down-to-earth person. I’m invited in; we ‘chat a spell’ about their New York visit and then back to work. Along comes a campaign staffer to make a Starbucks run. Now unlike the Hillary campaign, which listed $15,000 for Dunkin Donuts in Iowa alone, this is a “pass the hat” Huck Money deal. (Folks, trust me, your donations are not squandered)

Stepping out of the room, I meet a Providence TV reporter who wants to interview me and get some background on Mike Huckabee. Since she knew very little about him, she referred to him singularly as “a former Baptist preacher”. When I pointed out his long tenure as Governor, she so sweetly replied with an epiphany: “Well, that’s more executive experience than anyone running” I could only reply, “BINGO.” I introduce her to Janet and they do an interview.

Now I’m hanging out in a conference room with reporters awaiting the”media availability” with Mike prior to the event. There’s a 15 minute delay, so I’m chatting with some network reporters hearing their stories of covering Mike and other candidates

The conversation starts evolving into “Mike stories” about his amazing memory, his multi-tasking ability, his superb gift to connect with people, and of course, his sense of humor. Well, I couldn’t resist a chance to pontificate – “Guys, that’s what makes him a leader”

The Governor enters the room to start the conference, spots me across the room and gives me a “Hey Dale - good to see you” and greets others by name. One of the only unique questions, (as opposed to the “Why are you in the race still?” question), was on the press report that Mitt Romney might re-enter the race. Mike boiled it down to being the ultimate in changing your position to go from endorsing McCain to un-endorsing him.

I now go in to the Grand Ballroom, where the band is warming up the crowd, the chants begins for Mike. There was deafening roar when Mike & Janet enter. Then, Mike does a little Mustang Sally on the bass. I won’t reiterate his entire speech since readers of this blog know where he stands, But, he gives an inspiring challenge to his supporters to vote and get out the vote When talking about the Fair Tax, Mike pulled out of his pocket a 1040 tax form, ripped it to shreds, threw it in the air and the crowd went wild.

Standing next to me was National Chairman Ed Rollins, who served Ronald Regan. I jokingly whispered to him “Excuse me, I’m a little history challenged. Who again is the Great Communicator?”

He just pointed to the stage.

Folks, it ain’t over till Texas says it’s over. And Rhode Island, too.

A Vote for Change?

When you start thinking for yourself, you see things differently. I thought about President Bush's State of the Union address.

One year ago:
1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high;
2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon;
3) the unemployment rate was 4.5%.

Since voting in a Democratic Congress in 2006 we're seen:
1) Consumer confidence plummet;
2) the cost of regular gasoline soar to over $3 a gallon;
3) Unemployment is up to 5% (a 10% increase);

4) American households have seen $2.3 trillion in equity value evaporate (stock and mutual fund losses);
5) Americans have seen their home equity drop by $1.2 trillion dollars;
6)1% of American homes are in foreclosure.

America voted for change in 2006, and we got it!

Think about who you are going to vote for in the November election and what we will really get!!

Mopping the Floors at Convention?

Another pundit suggests that this Fall we'll see a brokered convention between Huckabee and McCain....

(FORTUNE Small Business) -- Roving political-schwag seller Cameron Koepke expects a floor fight between John McCain and Mike Huckabee at the Republican convention, and he's been predicting a dead heat between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for quite some time.

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Who Do You Want to Bomb Today?

John McCain is a war hero. He's promised to defend our nation. But is he the right answer to our national security? Personally, I believe he may be better than Obama or Clinton at defending our nation from future 9/11 style attacks (or worse), but his tendency to quickly respond with a statement like "bomb bomb bomb Iran" may not be the best answer to the security threats we face.

New York Times at it again: Questions McCain's Eligability because of birthplace

Hot off the press from the NYT is an article questioning whether were McCain is born will have any impact on his bid at the presidency. Legal issues aside, this is a perfect example of the attacks that are going to be coming at McCain fast and furiously as the election cycle unfolds. The original article can be viewed here.

Mr. McCain’s likely nomination as the Republican candidate for president and the happenstance of his birth in the Panama Canal Zone in 1936 are reviving a musty debate that has surfaced periodically since the founders first set quill to parchment and declared that only a “natural-born citizen” can hold the nation’s highest office.

Almost since those words were written in 1787 with scant explanation, their precise meaning has been the stuff of confusion, law school review articles, whisper campaigns and civics class debates over whether only those delivered on American soil can be truly natural born. To date, no American to take the presidential oath has had an official birthplace outside the 50 states.

“There are powerful arguments that Senator McCain or anyone else in this position is constitutionally qualified, but there is certainly no precedent,” said Sarah H. Duggin, an associate professor of law at Catholic University who has studied the issue extensively. “It is not a slam-dunk situation.”

Mr. McCain was born on a military installation in the Canal Zone, where his mother and father, a Navy officer, were stationed. His campaign advisers say they are comfortable that Mr. McCain meets the requirement and note that the question was researched for his first presidential bid in 1999 and reviewed again this time around.

So what do I say? Well, for one thing, I've never been a McCain supporter anyway, so this doesn't really bother me. I could say, "I told you not to support him!" I could say, ok, let's nominate a true conservative with a true vision for the country. Of course the liberal left is going to do everything in their power to take down McCain now that he is the "presumptive" nominee for the republican party. They of course want someone who is beholden to them and they will produce more and more doubts in the minds of the American public until he is completely destroyed. For us though, these stories are coming out just in time... after all, we don't really want McCain anyway do we? We know that he hasn't got a chance against Barack Obama in November and a lot of conservatives resolutely refuse to support him. So for once I commend the NYT on their work and ask them to continue to destroy John McCain for us.

Senator McCain or Sentator McChicken?

Senator McCain is quotes as saying that he doesn't think he'll debate with Gov. Huckabee. Why not Senator? Do you think that he'll run circles around you like he's run around every other single candidate? Do you not want to see the contrast of you, a life-long politician with someone who has actually had to work a few times in their lifetime? Who has bought and paid for you this time?

Will You Waste Your Vote?

Is it possible?

You can waste time, money, and food….can you waste a vote?
Can the effort to go to the polls be squandered?
John McCain hopes so.

Even more than in the general election, a vote in the primary process is powerful. It is at the primary level that the true voice of the individual is heard. For at the primary, it is not about defeating the opposing party but about supporting the candidate with whom you most identify – the candidate who will promote the issues you believe in. When the national convention takes place and majority rule chooses the party candidate, loyal voters will make the decision to back their party, vote independent, or stay home. But, when you vote in the primary, the field is open. The primary is the sounding board of America. It is your only chance to vote for the candidate most like you.

In the primary, we’re not yet running the “big” race; we are choosing the runners. We owe it to ourselves and to our country to choose the runner we believe in. A primary election where voters are apathetic will result in a weak runner and a weak race. A strong race is forged from strong blood and strong battles.

Let’s lay it on the table.

There is no such thing as a wasted primary vote……if you vote your gut. The way to waste your vote is to stay home or back a candidate you do not believe in. Fall into the easiest rut and vote for whomever popular opinion says will win, and your vote will be truly wasted.

If the predictions are correct and John McCain is the inevitable Republican nominee….why vote for him? He’s going to get it anyway. He doesn’t need your vote. It’s just extra icing on a heavily laden cake – needless excess. If you feel Mike Huckabee more closely represents you and your convictions, let your voice be heard by casting your vote for him. If the pundits are correct, you’ll have the chance to vote for McCain in the fall when it will “really count.” This way, you get the best of both worlds – you can have your own say and you are not “hurting” the general election. That’s quite a win.

When it comes down to it, you can’t really afford to give your vote to someone else, to lend it to the forecasters who predict what the outcome will be. If you do that, the power is gone. Then it isn’t a voice; it’s an echo. An echo of another person’s opinion.

Will you waste your vote? No. You’ll use your vote to make a choice, to express your convictions, and you’ll feel proud. On the other hand, wasteful voters have nothing of which to be proud.

10,000 comments? WOW!

This is some pretty incredible activity for someone who has absolutely no chance of being the nominee for the GOP!

That's right, over 10,000 comments have been left on our campaign blog since 1 AM this morning. An incredible total. The response is smashing every record we have had on our blog. Voters are clearly hungry for a healthy discussion of ideas.

- from www.mikehuckabee.com

America: A Big Country!

"America is big.

"Big ideals. Big freedoms. Big heart.

"We need big borders.

"Not because we’re an arrogant nation. But because we’re a country who wants people to cross the welcome mat before reaching out for privileges. As Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee puts it 'If you come (to America), you should come through the front door and sign the guestbook!' (Speech in Plano, Texas, Collin County Community College, February 20, 2008).

"We are a nation comprised of immigrants. Most families can find more than one relative’s name on a ship manifest or on the roll at Ellis Island. We’re proud of the fact that we are the country who welcomes the “tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” (“The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus, 1849-1887) We all recognize that were it not for the gracious hand of liberty beckoning to our own ancestors, none of us would enjoy the privileges of citizenship today.

"We believe everyone needs a hand up, but we don’t appreciate a thumb in the nose.

"And when we say border security doesn’t matter, we are ignoring the thumbed noses of those who would skulk into our country and manipulate our government services to their own advantage.


"Americans believe in equality. That means “if it’s fair for me, it’s fair for you.” Cutting in line isn’t allowed. Strengthening border security means that everyone gets a fair chance, because our resources are not being drained to solve the difficulties connected with those here illegally.

"Mike Huckabee is the only presidential candidate to sign the No Amnesty Pledge (January 16, 2008). He has promised to make strengthening our borders a top priority of his administration. He will not tolerate sanctuaries for illegal immigrants and will seek penalties for employers who hire them. His guarantee to American voters is 'I will take our country back for those who belong here. No open borders, no amnesty, no sanctuary, no false Social Security numbers, no driver's licenses for illegals.'

"Mike Huckabee will lead the way in putting out the welcome mat….behind a strong front door. And that’s a safe plan for everybody who lives in America."

Why We Can't Afford President McCain!!

McCain is a senator. Senators propose more legislation. From a legal point of view, they make and create more laws. They don't really get their hands dirty and they aren't responsible for the effects of the laws they create. There's no "the buck stops here" when it comes to shouldering the blame and taking responsibility for the initiatives they propose (on a side note, Obama and Hillary are both senators too so this entire logic applies to them too).

When/if McCain becomes president, there will be more legislation, bigger government, more laws, more regulation. When is America going to wake up and realize that we already have way too much legislation. Legislation = restriction and will result a choking of the American spirit of freedom and creativity. When creativity is stifled the American dream cannot become a reality since it is based on the principle of freedom to create. McCain's agenda is the wrong agenda for America. Any agenda that results in creating more unenforceable laws (such as more restriction on gun ownership) is a wrong direction.

This is not to say that all legislation is wrong. There are certain things that must be legislated and certain amendments that must happen in order to preserve creativity and stimulate growth. In order to stimulate creativity and freedom, human life must be protected and valued. Also, the long-standing definition of marriage must be set in order to encourage family values.

Conservatism remains the only viable option for a bright future for our nation. We must take action to stand for what we believe in. WE MUST STOP LIBERALISM!!! WE MUST stop McCain!!!

Dallas Cowboy Endorses Huckabee

Again, this race is far from over. A win in Texas and a good showing in Ohio by gov. Huckabee can definitely change things a lot in this race to the finish. This story from Mike's own blog once again chooses the quality of people that are attracted to his campaign and the people that are working behind the scenes for a win in Ohio, Texas and beyond.

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Dallas Cowboy legend Cliff Harris endorsed former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, it was announced today.

Huckabee said: "I am truly excited to have Cliff Harris on my team and appreciate his support. It means a lot to have the greatest athlete in the history of my alma mater wearing my jersey."

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While playing for the Dallas Cowboys, Harris earned the nickname "Captain Crash" for his intensity on the field. Former Arizona Cardinals General Manager and NFL Hall of Famer Larry Wilson stated that Harris "changed the way the position is played. Other teams now model their Free Safeties after how Harris played."

Original post on Mike's blog.

Huckabee is a modern phenomenon. He proposes new ideas and shows that America is a great place with great opportunities for everyone.

John McCain: Attacked by Vets?

The GOP race for president is far from over. Perhaps McCain has won a few contests now, but there are many more contests to be won, and the possibility of a brokered convention is very real, especially as more information about McCain's background come out.

The following article is quoted from one of the NYT's blogs. It shows what many Vets think of the real McCain and why he is unfit in their eyes to be the next president of the United States of America.

February 25, 2008, 2:49 pm
Veterans Group Takes On McCain

By Leslie Wayne

VoteVets, a group of veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, plans to broadcast a cable television advertisement attacking Senator John McCain, the only veteran in the presidential race.

The ad features a young mother and Iraqi vet, who challenges Mr. McCain’s statements that it would be fine with him if the United States spent the next thousand years in Iraq.

Holding up her infant son, the vet, Rose Forrest, said, “This is my little boy. He was born after I came back from Iraq. What commitment are you making to him? How about a thousand years of affordable health care? Or a thousand years of keeping America safe? Can we afford that for my child, Senator McCain?”

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The original link to this story about John McCain is here

Debate This, Debate That

Huck calls on Senator McCain to debate. Senator McCain has responded saying that he'd be willing to face Huckabee in a debate. But will he really? Something in me tells me that if there is a debate, it won't be nationally televised. Also, if there is debate, the majority of the mainstream media will probably just ignore it. Why would they pay any attention to a "preacher turned politician" from the state of Arkansas? But hopefully, if there is a debate, voters in Ohio and Texas will tune in and not just overlook it entirely. Debates are what has brought about a lot of Huckabee's success and debates may just take this campaign all the way to a "brokered" convention before long.