Words of Wisdom: Mike Speaks
Posted by StormWarning on 18 Jun 2008 at 05:42 am | Tagged as: Commentary, Editorial, Opinions, Politics
I like Mike Huckabee. Frankly, my favorite slate for the Republicans would have been Newt Gingrich-Mike Huckabee (strange choice for someone who is often enough accused of being a liberal - but I think Newt is one of the smartest guys out there, especially about health care). I also like John McCain…and have supported his nomination since it became clear that Newt couldn’t/wouldn’t run.
Well, “Pastor” Mike has come out publicly with what I believe are “words of wisdom.” In noting that he felt that the Republican Veep nominee “would be a surprise” he said:
…he would be surprised if Republican candidate John McCain asked him to be the vice-presidential nominee, and he also doubted Hillary Clinton will be No.2 on the Democratic ticket.
In the same speech (I think, in Japan) Mr. Huckabee said if the Republicans (he really meant the far right conservatives) demonized Obama (which they already are doing), it would be a mistake:
The Republicans will make a fundamental, if not fatal mistake, if they seek to win the election by demonizing Barrack Obama,” Huckabee told reporters in Tokyo. “Don’t underestimate the extraordinary, substantive moment that Barack Obama’s nomination represents in our country.”
Its sad how I have commented often in the past about how polarized this country had become (since the 2000 Election) and the advent of political blogging. The future, unfortunately, is that this Nation is about to become even more polarized. In a way very different from the way that John Edwards meant it, we are in fact a Nation of “two Americas.” I am not smart enough to know the future or what it holds. I do know/believe that a Nation divide cannot stand. In these days, a Nation divide as we are, and as we will become, most certainly will become more vulnerable to terrorism (and not because or if the Democrats carry the next election - it will be because we are polarize and not of a single mind).
The “sock Obama“/curious George incident is just the beginning. IMO, there is the GWOT, and then there is the war that we are already fighting among ourselves.
polarization, Sock Obama
I agree, a Gingrich-Huckabee ticket would have been great. Mike Huckabee in particular is the kind of man who can unite people, but at the same time stick to his principles.
In case you didn’t know, both will be speaking at the Iowa GOP Convention.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008806110367
What impressed me was a position paper they co-wrote on American health care. Newt would never run (and probably couldn’t) and used to detest him, he’s grown on me. I think he is one of the brightest individuals around, and one of the smartest guys not running. For your surprise (and not considering political parties)…the other two very smart guys not running are Gary Hart and Joe Biden, in my opinion.
In my opinion, Huckabee is not only the darling of the conservatives, he is the new republican powerking! He has excited the party more than anyone I have seen in my lifetime! He is intuitive, witty, seasoned, vetted,accomplished and visionary as to the direction in which we should take this country. Sanator McCain has a true gift in Governor Huckabee and will choose him as his vp if, indeed he is in touch with the American people and what we want. I hope and pray for a McCain/Huckabee ticket as I feel this is our dream team!