Good article by Chris Cillizza citing all the things that make up the case for Mike Huckabee, including his great communciation skills, high name recognition and likeability, strength in the early primary states, and authenticity (link below).
Tomorrow Cillizza will publish the case against Mike Huckabee, which I predict now will include retreaded issues that have been previously vetted by the same people who now put Huckabee at the top of the polls. Things like Grover Norquist, clemencies, and fundraising ability. Yawn!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Washington Post: The Case for Mike Huckabee
Is 2012 Slow Start That Unusual? Not Really.
Lots of pundits are wringing their hands and acting baffled by the "slow-start" to the GOP's 2012 presidential election cycle. "It's FEBRUARY and not one major GOP candidate has officially announced," they write, breathlessly.
But is this really all that unusual? No, it isn't. Bill Clinton didn't announce his candidacy for what became his first term as President until OCTOBER of 1991. And consider this errily familiar-sounding paragraph from the New York Times' article about Clinton's announcement:
"His declaration today follows a month when the Democratic field suddenly came to life, after a summer when one leading Democrat after another backed away from a challenge to Mr. Bush."
Everybody relax,
BSR
"His declaration today follows a month when the Democratic field suddenly came to life, after a summer when one leading Democrat after another backed away from a challenge to Mr. Bush."
- Arkansas' Clinton Enters The '92 Race for President - Biography - NYTimes.com (view on Google Sidewiki)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Gallup: Huckabee Front-Runner
A new national poll by Gallup shows that Mike Huckabee now leads all other contenders for the GOP nomination in 2012. Sarah Palin came in second, with Mitt Romney in third.
Five months ago, Huckabee came in 5th in this same poll, while Mitt Romney was first - more evidence that Mitt Romney's support is soft and weakening.
Onward and upward,
BSR
Win a FREE Copy of Mike Huckabee's New Book: "A Simple Government"
A Simple Government
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Good luck!
Onward and upward,
BSR
Review: A Simple Government, by Mike Huckabee
Obama: "We don't need to instill fear in the rest of the world."
Huckabee: "Why not?"
Huckabee: "I Can Beat Obama."
Governor Mike Huckabee said yesterday, in an interview about his new book, "A Simple Government," that he is definately thinking about running for president in 2012 and believes he is the challenger who can beat Obama.
Onward and upward,
BSR
Monday, February 21, 2011
Huckabee: "Clinton Didn't Announce Until October, '91"
For those of you who are worried that Mike Huckaee may be taking too long to make a decision about running for President in 2012, consider this:
On Good Morning America this morning, Huckabee told George Stephanopolis that he would make his decision sometime this summer and noted that Bill Clinton (as Stephanopolis well knows) did not announce his successfull '92 candidacy until OCTOBER of '91.
See VIDEO at link below.
Stephanopolis also noted on the show that Huckabee tops ABC News' most recent poll with 21%, followed by Palin with 19% and Romney slipping to third with just 17%.
Mike Huckabee is truly "wagging the dog" in the 2012 GOP cycle because none of them want to enter the race until he makes a decision.
BSR
in reference to: Mike Huckabee: Obama 'Tough to Beat' - ABC News (view on Google Sidewiki)
On Good Morning America this morning, Huckabee told George Stephanopolis that he would make his decision sometime this summer and noted that Bill Clinton (as Stephanopolis well knows) did not announce his successfull '92 candidacy until OCTOBER of '91.
See VIDEO at link below.
Stephanopolis also noted on the show that Huckabee tops ABC News' most recent poll with 21%, followed by Palin with 19% and Romney slipping to third with just 17%.
Mike Huckabee is truly "wagging the dog" in the 2012 GOP cycle because none of them want to enter the race until he makes a decision.
BSR
in reference to: Mike Huckabee: Obama 'Tough to Beat' - ABC News (view on Google Sidewiki)
Friday, February 18, 2011
Iowa Likes Huckabee. Romney, Not So Much.
A recent poll of Iowa GOP activists found that they like Mike Huckabee the best, saying he is "down-to-earth and likabl"e. Palin they find to be "inexperienced and opportunistic."
It was Romney, however, who got the harshest criticism. Iowa GOP activists find him "elitist, arrogant, and a flip-flopper."
Ouch.
Onward and Upward, Governor Huckabee!
BSR
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Poll: Huckabee Leads Tennessee
A new poll shows the incredible strength of Mike Huckabee as the front-runner for the GOP nomination in 2012. Adding to the LONG list of states in which Huckabee leads in the polls, the state of Tenessee favors Huckabee by a WHOPPING 14 point margin over his next nearest rival (Sarah Palin) at 31 to 17 percent.
Mitt Romney trails in third place with an embarrassing 11 percent.
Onward and upward,
BSR
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
RomneyCare Allows $50 Elective Abortions
Did you know?
Mitt Romney now portrays himself as "100% pro-life, yet Romneycare, his signature legisation as Governor, allows elective abortions for just $50?
We haven't forgotten. Neither should you.
We need Mike Huckabee. Authentic. Christian. Conservative.
BSR
Why 2012 Needs Huckabee
No other potential candidate for the GOP nomination is as strong a defender of the right to life as Mike Huckabee. While other potential candidates (like Mitt Romney) are happy to avoid discussing social issues - and even advocate a new litmus test for candidates - Huckabee isn't going to let them dodge the issue.
MIke Huckabee just put abortion "front and center" in the GOP primary -- where it should be.
Onward and upward,
BSR
Huckabee Slaps Romney?
Speaking at a pro-life fundraiser in Tennesee, Mike Huckabee said "I've often said I would gladly lose an election before I would ever yield on the issue of the sanctity of human life."
The statement could be seen as a slap at potential 2012 rival Mitt Romney, who has frequently flip-flopped on abortion in politically expedient ways. Romney once even bragged that, as Governor of Massachusettes, he had "promised to do nothing to change the abortion laws of my state, and I kept that promise."
Onward and upward,
BSR
in reference to: Huckabee: Abortion issue trumps all – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs (view on Google Sidewiki)
The statement could be seen as a slap at potential 2012 rival Mitt Romney, who has frequently flip-flopped on abortion in politically expedient ways. Romney once even bragged that, as Governor of Massachusettes, he had "promised to do nothing to change the abortion laws of my state, and I kept that promise."
Onward and upward,
BSR
in reference to: Huckabee: Abortion issue trumps all – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs (view on Google Sidewiki)
Huckabee "Seriously Considering" White House Bid.
Governor Mike Huckabee, in Knoxville, TN for a pro-life fundraiser, told the Knoxville News that he is "seriously looking at" running for president again in 2012 and one reason is so he can "elevate the issue of life."
Onward and upward,
BSR
Huckabee to Speak at TN Pro-Life Fundraiser. How Come Romney Never Does?
Mike Huckabee is speaking at another pro-life fundraiser this week. This time in Knoxville, TN.How come Mitt Romney never gets invited to speak at these?
BSR
Friday, February 11, 2011
Huckabee Leads Latest National Poll
Mike Huckabee remains the undisputed frontrunner for the GOP nomination in 2012. Read and enjoy!
Onward and upward.
BSR
WSJ: "The Mystique of America's Superpower Status Has Been Shattered."
The Wall Street Journal published this damning article today, pointing out that the Obma administration is seemingly unable to handle the situation in Egypt. Words peppered throughout the article include "flummoxed," "confusion," "stumbling,"
"baffled," "frustration," and "powerlessness."
The coup de grace, however, comes from a senior White House advisor who came out of a National Security Council meeting and said "The mystique of America's superpower status has been shattered."
America needs a LEADER who UNDERSTANDS the root of the Middle East's problems. America needs MIKE HUCKABEE.
BSR
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Want Huckabee to Run? Show Him.
The polls show most conservatives want Mike Huckabee to run for president, and that he is the ONLY candidate who can unite the GOP and win the general election.
We NEED Mike Huckabee to run. But Obama is going to have a BILLION dollar warchest. To run, Mike Huckabee has to know that he has the support of our hearts AND our dollars.
It doesn't have to be much...together, millions of us can fund his campaign $5 at a time.
Think about it. You can help Huckabee defeat Obama for the price of a weekly Starbucks trip.
Show Mike you want him to run and you'll help him WIN. Go here NOW and sign up to automatically contribute $5 per week - or even per month - until he announces his candidacy.
Thank you,
BSR
in reference to: Huck PAC (view on Google Sidewiki)
We NEED Mike Huckabee to run. But Obama is going to have a BILLION dollar warchest. To run, Mike Huckabee has to know that he has the support of our hearts AND our dollars.
It doesn't have to be much...together, millions of us can fund his campaign $5 at a time.
Think about it. You can help Huckabee defeat Obama for the price of a weekly Starbucks trip.
Show Mike you want him to run and you'll help him WIN. Go here NOW and sign up to automatically contribute $5 per week - or even per month - until he announces his candidacy.
Thank you,
BSR
in reference to: Huck PAC (view on Google Sidewiki)
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
New Poll: Huckabee Strongest Among Tea Party Activists
CNN just released this new national poll showing -- yet again -- that Mike Huckabee is the number one choice among republicans for the GOP nomination in 2012.
Digging deep into the numbers, I found this interesting little tidbit: among Tea Party activists - who had a tremendous impact on the GOP in the recent mid-term election - Huckabee is by far the favorite for the 2012 GOP nomination (see page 12).
Huckabee leads among Tea Party supporters with 25%, followed by Sarah Palin with just 19%.
Onward and upward,
BSR
in reference to: http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2011/images/02/07/rel2e.pdf (view on Google Sidewiki)
Digging deep into the numbers, I found this interesting little tidbit: among Tea Party activists - who had a tremendous impact on the GOP in the recent mid-term election - Huckabee is by far the favorite for the 2012 GOP nomination (see page 12).
Huckabee leads among Tea Party supporters with 25%, followed by Sarah Palin with just 19%.
Onward and upward,
BSR
in reference to: http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2011/images/02/07/rel2e.pdf (view on Google Sidewiki)
Great News: Wasserman-Schultz Criticizes Huckabee
Considering U.S. Representative Debbit Wasserman-Schultz has earned a 0% rating from the National Right to Life Committee, I consider it a badge of honor for Mike Huckabee to be criticized by her.
Thank you, Representative Wasserman-Schultz!
BSR
in reference to: Wasserman Schultz criticizes Huckabee over fundraiser for group that likens Planned Parenthood’s work to genocide | Florida Independent: News. Politics. Media (view on Google Sidewiki)
Thank you, Representative Wasserman-Schultz!
BSR
in reference to: Wasserman Schultz criticizes Huckabee over fundraiser for group that likens Planned Parenthood’s work to genocide | Florida Independent: News. Politics. Media (view on Google Sidewiki)
Good Morning, Mr. Frontrunner
Pundits are sitting around scratching their heads, wondering why no GOP candidates have formally announced for the GOP nomination in 2012. I think I know the answer.
Everyone is waiting to see what Mike Huckababee is going to do. Its clear to everyone, based on the early polling, that Huckabee has "formidable strength" as the only GOP candidate who can unite the party and defeat Obama.
As the front-runner, Huckabee is setting the tone for the 2012 GOP nomination. I think none of the other candidates want to announce or confirm their attendance at early debates until Huckabee does.
Frankly, any early presidential debate that doesn't include Huckabee is going to be considered illigitimate.
Is Mitt Romney going to risk sharing the stage with Newt Gingrich, who is only selling books, Sarah Palin, whose only go-to tactic in a debate is to wink, Ron Paul, the Godfather's Pizza CEO, and the guy that yells "the rent's too damn high"?
No, he's not. In 2012, a debate isn't a debate until Huckabee says its a debate.
Good morning, Mr. Frontrunner.
BSR
Monday, February 07, 2011
Poll: Only Huckabee or Romney Can Beat Obama
A new Rasmussen poll shows that only Mike Huckabee or Mitt Romney can beat Obama in 2012. Any rational person knows that Romney -- the pro-abortion, anti-gun, pro-gay marriage, pro-government healthcare flip-flopper-- can't possibly win the GOP nomination.
So you do the math.
Onward and upward,
BSR
Friday, February 04, 2011
Huckabee Headed to Iowa
Mike Huckabee has announced he will be participating in an Iowa "Presidential" event!
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0211/48880.html
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0211/48880.html
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Politico: Natioanl Poll Shows Huckabee's "Formidable Strength"
Politico published this story yesterday about a new national CNN poll that shows Huckabee has "formidable strength" as the frontrunner.
"Two-thirds of Rebublicans...say would likely support Huckabee as their nominee in 2012."
Onward and upward,
BSR
"On the other hand, Mike Huckabee is showing formidable strength: Two-thirds of Republicans questioned say they would likely support Huckabee as their nominee in 2012."
- http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1210/Huckabees_strength.html?showall (view on Google Sidewiki)
Huckabee Leads Nebraska
The undeniable trend continues. A new poll shows that Mike Huckabee is the preferred GOP nominee in Nebraska, followed by Palin and Gingrich. Mitt Romey comes in fourth, embarrassingly sharing the bottom of the pack with Ron Paul.
Onward and upward,
BSR
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Obama and Clinton: Inexperienced and Underpowered
When President Obama offered his bitter rival Hillary Clinton the Secretary of State position, everyone knew it was for two reasons:
1) He didn't want her to run against him again in 2012
2) He didn't like her enough to make her his Vice President
Nowhere in that decision could it be argued that he felt that she was the best equipped person to be Secretary of State. Now the Illinois State Senator - turned one term US Senator - turned President's politically motivated decision has come home to roost in a terribly frightening way.
Quite frankly, neither President Obama nor Secretary of State Clinton quite seemed to know what to do when all hell broke loose in Egypt this week. Now, as CNN reports, for the first in history the US finds itself helpless to influence events in this vital region.
When asked how the US will pick up the pieces in the wake of the Egyptian revolt (which now threatens to spread elsewhere in the Middle East), a senior official simple said "We will call whoever is in charge."
That pretty much sums up the Obama administration's foreign policy muscle. America, the world's only superpower, is reduced to waiting to "call whoever is in charge" in arguably the most important and volitile region on Earth to US interests.
We need new leadership that understands the complete picture of Middle Eastern religious strife. We need Mike Huckabee.
BSR
in reference to:
1) He didn't want her to run against him again in 2012
2) He didn't like her enough to make her his Vice President
Nowhere in that decision could it be argued that he felt that she was the best equipped person to be Secretary of State. Now the Illinois State Senator - turned one term US Senator - turned President's politically motivated decision has come home to roost in a terribly frightening way.
Quite frankly, neither President Obama nor Secretary of State Clinton quite seemed to know what to do when all hell broke loose in Egypt this week. Now, as CNN reports, for the first in history the US finds itself helpless to influence events in this vital region.
When asked how the US will pick up the pieces in the wake of the Egyptian revolt (which now threatens to spread elsewhere in the Middle East), a senior official simple said "We will call whoever is in charge."
That pretty much sums up the Obama administration's foreign policy muscle. America, the world's only superpower, is reduced to waiting to "call whoever is in charge" in arguably the most important and volitile region on Earth to US interests.
We need new leadership that understands the complete picture of Middle Eastern religious strife. We need Mike Huckabee.
BSR
in reference to:
"When asked how the U.S. will pick up the pieces in the region, one senior official simply said, "We will call whoever is in charge.""
- The Sweep: The risk of democracy in the Middle East - CNN.com (view on Google Sidewiki)
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
More Trouble for Romney?
It turns out that Jon Huntsman, who recently resigned his position as Ambassasador to China and is widely rumored to be planning to run for the GOP nomination for president in 2012, is a Mormon.
Pundits are already speculating about the negative impact this could have on Romney by "splitting the Mormon vote" in places like Nevada, a state where Romney appears to be hoping to jump-start his candidacy (judging by indications Romney plans to skip Iowa and South Carolina).
What do you think?
BSR
New Poll: Huckbee Leads South Carolina
Continuing the growing list of key primary states in which Mike Huckabee is the frontrunner, Public Policy Polling announced today that Huckabee leads South Carolina, followed by Romney a full 6 percentage points behind. Palin and Gingrich come in 3rd and 4th.
Interestingly, the authors report that if South Carolina's very popular Republican Senator Jim DeMint were to enter the race, he would be in a virtual tie with Huckabee (Huckabee would trail DiMint by 4 percentage points in a poll with a 4.1% margin of error).
UPDATE: Per CNN, DiMint not running: http://cnn.com/video/?/video/politics/2011/01/27/tsr.demint.presidential.run.cnn
"These results are great news for Huckabee," the author says, "as they show that he can compete against a popular Senator in that candidate's own state. They also continue a trend ...that show[s] Huckabee drawing strong support from both conservatives and moderates to top his rivals."
Onward and upward,
BSR
in reference to:
Interestingly, the authors report that if South Carolina's very popular Republican Senator Jim DeMint were to enter the race, he would be in a virtual tie with Huckabee (Huckabee would trail DiMint by 4 percentage points in a poll with a 4.1% margin of error).
UPDATE: Per CNN, DiMint not running: http://cnn.com/video/?/video/politics/2011/01/27/tsr.demint.presidential.run.cnn
"These results are great news for Huckabee," the author says, "as they show that he can compete against a popular Senator in that candidate's own state. They also continue a trend ...that show[s] Huckabee drawing strong support from both conservatives and moderates to top his rivals."
Onward and upward,
BSR
in reference to:
"That results are great news for Huckabee, as they show that he can compete against a popular Senator in that candidate's own state. They also continue a trend in recent polls that show Huckabee drawing strong support form both conservatives and moderates to top his rivals."
- PPP Poll: Huckabee In Front For 2012 SC Primary--Unless DeMint Jumps In | TPMDC (view on Google Sidewiki)
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