Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and defeated contender for the GOP presidential nomination, is currently at the top of John McCain's short list for a running mate. At least that's the word from a top McCain fundraiser and longtime Republican moneyman who has spoken to McCain's inner circle. The fundraiser is less than thrilled with the idea of Huckabee as the vice presidential nominee, and many economic conservatives—turned off by the populist tone of Huckabee's campaign and his tax record as governor—are likely to share that marked lack of enthusiasm. But here is the logic of picking Huckabee:>> full article here: Source: Huckabee Tops McCain's Veep List
As any pollster knows, voters search for candidates who "care about people like me," and Huckabee would probably score a lot higher on that quality than millionaire investor Mitt Romney.
(Are you kidding me??)
>> Also read by Bob Novak: McCain, Huckabee And The Evangelicals
Nevertheless, reports out of the evangelical community dispute Huckabee's support [for McCain]. One experienced, credible activist in Christian politics, who would not let his name be used, told me Huckabee in personal conversation with him embraced the concept that an Obama presidency might be what the American people deserve. That fits what has largely been a fringe position among evangelicals that the pain of an Obama presidency is in keeping with the Bible's prophecy.** Again, CoMITTed to Romney! blog has a poll up:
What would you do if John McCain picked Mike Huckabee as his VP?
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(poll on right-hand side)
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