When Mike Huckabee "Faced the Nation"

Since my old blog is lost for good I thought I would refer to some older Huckabee news articles and videos. This blog is about Mike Huckabee on "Face the Nation" from April 8, 2007. The cool thing about Mike Huckabee is that anything about him from months ago is still relevant currently, due to the fact that his positions are never wavering. Even if one were to look for info on him during his governorship in Arkansas anything he did then would reflect his current views as he is running for the Republican nomination.

Bob Schieffer introduced Mike Huckabee as "one of the few candidates who says what he means" also calling him "one of the more interesting candidates in politics." At the beginning of the show Bob Shieffer asked him about something he said in an Arkansas publication when he addressed the hypocrisy of holding Bill Clinton to a different standard, in regards to infidelity, than the Republicans. Mr. Schieffer asked if he was talking about Rudy Giuliani. He said that he was talking about the evangelical right. He feels that all the candidates should be analyzed in all aspects. Basically his message was that what Bill did was not right, but those who have said anything about it should hold conservatives to the same standard. I am in total agreement.
Lately Republicans have been talking about how Hillary Clinton handled Bill's infidelity. The rich end of Republicans who talk about "family values" go out and fool around with the cocktail waitress at the country club or their secretary. Yet, their rich wives stay with them. He didn't say that. That is just my opinion.

He also addresses the issue of Hillary Clinton. He has called her focused, disciplined and brilliant. When asked about this comment he said this is not a compliment just an observation. I don't know if I would call her brilliant, but I definitely would call her focused and disciplined. She has been focusing on the presidency since the end of her husbands term. He also calls her dangerous and addressing the issue of knowing what she can do.

He also addresses the issue of candidates not being afraid to stand up for who they are. One being Mitt Romney joining the NRA and claiming to be a lifelong hunter when he has only been hunting twice in his entire life. The other is Rudy Giuliani's abortion stance. While the two are in disagreement with one another Mr. Huckabee does admire his ability to stand for what he believes in.

He talks about the role of fundraising in the campaign. That it's more than just money.

He also talks about the role of religion in the "public square." That it should not tell people what or how to worship. The best quote, "Government shouldn't tell people how to worship or that they should worship." How refreshing to hear this from a Republican candidate. As a Christian who believes in free will from God I am equally perturbed with people who get upset with ACLU trying to control the government as I am the ACLU. Too many people who oppose the oposers can be just as bad.

He also talks about his position on the war. And he is against time-tables.

God Bless from the Upper Peninsula in Michigan!