Wow, that is one of the best and articulate answers I have ever heard in one of these debates. I am really starting to get impressed by Mike Huckabee. That guy definitely has some boldness to state his beliefs for all the world to see like that. honestly, it is quite refreshing to hear someone firmly answer a question without dancing around the issues. Most, if not all, candidates would have responded with some type of vague pseudo answer in order to stay in good standings with everyone. Take the hard questions, when given, and then proceed to dancing around them. That is not the case with Huckabee. He took Wolf Blitzer's questions at point blank range and brilliantly shoved them back in his face. In essence, Huckabee stated that he believed that God was the creator and that he believed in Him. Also, he was honest in saying that he did not know whether the world/universe was created in 6 days or 6,000 years, but that he believed that God was responsible either way. I find it funny that even after Huckabee gave the perfect and concise answer to the question that was asked, Blitzer repeated the question again and said that Huckabee still didn't answer the question. Man, was Blitzer even listening to the answer that Huckabee was giving? It almost seemed as though Blitzer, or whom ever was at the end of his ear piece, if anyone, were trying to trap and back Huckabee into a corner. You can tell, however, that Blitzer was completely unprepared for such a great response from Huckabee. I can just imagine Blizter thinking to himself "dang...that was a good answer, what do I say now." Also, look at the faces of the candidates around him. They look like they are embarrassed, nervous, and a little awkward.
- Embarrassed that someone else has the courage to say and stand by what he truly believes while they themselves are too afraid to do so.
- Nervous that Huckabee's honesty and straightforward attitude may be exactly was America needs.
- Feeling awkward because it has probably been a long time since they've seen someone speak with the convictions of his heart rather than speaking for the polls.
Up until now, I wasn't really leaning towards any candidate. But after seeing Huckabee in action and against his peers, I am starting to lean his way. He is also a great speaker. I have not seen any candiate speak and articulate his answers this well since Bill Clinton. Huckabee is a combination of Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, and Kevin Spacy.
Huckabee has:
- Clinton's charisma and public speaking abilities
- Ronald Reagan's wit and humor
- Roosevelt's fire and resolve
- Lincoln's heart and convictions
- Kevin Spacy's looks and mannerisms--I know you notice the resemblance too.
As of 12/19/07, Huckabee as surged in the polls and is now in a virtual tie with Rudy Giuliani for the Republican nomination. Here's hoping we have a Huckabee/Giuliani ticket. That would be awesome.
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