Huckabee

[JWarren]

I was just watching Fox News and they interviewed Huckabee.

That fuzzy-headed guy on Fox and Friends just pointed out that Huckabee was the only candidate that is "packing" and that Huckabee has a CCW.

I'm sure Ron Paul has one, but I don't think he is considered a viable candidate.

Here is the latest GOP "straw poll", showing Huckabee in 5th place in the GOP running-- not all that great. (Source: http://www.pollingreport.com/wh08rep.htm )


Still, he may be the highest pro-2nd Amendment GOP candidate we have ATM.


John

 

[outofbattery]

Huckabee is the only one of the GOP crop I would vote for willingly but the media and Republicans are too enamored with "Our Mayor" and McCain due to what I think is the Dole Factor of people seeing that it's simply his turn to run for POTUS.In any case,would most of American go for another governor from Hope?

 

[JWarren]

I agree.

I keep Fox news on all day (swiching back and forth to CNBC) so I get to hear a lot of mind-numbing non-news.

I've found it interesting that over the last few weeks, the issue of gun legislation has creeped into a good percentage of the election '08 discussions on Foxnews. While it is usually only a small blurb, they do bring it up.

I think it was yesterday that they pointed out that is anti-gun. I hope people are paying attention.

I haven't seen any comments regarding McCain's 2nd Amendment stance-- probably because it is practically impossible to get an answer out of him at this point in the election.

I'm not sure what Fox has said about Romney's stance either.

I'm only pointing this out because a LOT of the conservative base of the GOP gets its opinions straight from FoxNews.

By the way, I found this interesting site. It may be dated, but gives a good idea of different govenors' position on gun control:


http://www.ontheissues.org/Governor/Mitt_Romney_Gun_Control.htm


This is Huckabee on gun control from the same site:

http://www.issues2000.org/2008/Mike_Huckabee_Gun_Control.htm

Here is Giuliani on the same site:

http://www.issues2000.org/2008/Rudy_Giuliani_Gun_Control.htm


McCain on the same site:

http://www.issues2000.org/2008/John_McCain_Gun_Control.htm


If you are a single-issue RKBA voter, it seems that Huckabee is your man. I'm not advocating or campaigning for anyone-- only pointing out the "facts."


John

 

[Outlaw Man]

After seeing the things Huckabee has done as our Governor, I swore I'd never vote for him again. He's a RINO, plain and simple, and he's a liar. Not that it's a surprise to see a politician that lies, but I expect one who ran as a Baptist minister to behave a little better.

Unfortunately, though, he seems to be one of the best of the viable candidates. He's not extremely pro-gun (his CCW is solely to gain the votes of the gun crowd), but he's not horribly anti-gun either, at least from what I've seen. I'm still going to push for Ron Paul, but I'd take Huckabee over Guiliani or McCain (or any of the major Democratic candidates).

I won't tell you who to vote for, but I caution you to not believe much of what Huckabee says.

 

[Flyboy]

I'm sure Ron Paul has one, but I don't think he is considered a viable candidate.

I'm not so sure he does--he strikes me as the sort of guy who'd say the Second Amendment is his permit, and actually act on that.

 

[JWarren]

I'm not so sure he does--he strikes me as the sort of guy who'd say the Second Amendment is his permit, and actually act on that.

And I'm the kind of guy that would agree with his reasoning.


John

 

[jerkface11]

Huckabee is a rino?? compared to whom? Would you mind outlining the "lies" he told? And which republican running is better? Huckabee has a very good record when it comes to the second amendment, taxes, roads and education.

 

[High Planes Drifter]

I'm not so sure he does--he strikes me as the sort of guy who'd say the Second Amendment is his permit, and actually act on that.

Sounds like a pretty simple to me. I emailed him pledging my support a few weeks ago.

edited. Him being Ron Paul.

 

[camacho]

Still, he may be the highest pro-2nd Amendment GOP candidate we have ATM.

He is also big on fitness and fitness promotion whcih in my book is a really big thing. I would vote for the guy in a heartbeat but he ain't gonna make it. Very sad!

 

[enfield]

JAL - just another liberal.

 

[JWarren]

I confess that I am a single-issue voter when it comes to RKBA. I have been all my life.

My reasoning is that other issues that are important to me have a LOT more support than RKBA in the House, Senate, and Oval Office. Things like taxation, etc. more easily take care of themselves. RKBA, however, requires more diligence to protect-- and usually a RKBA candidate agrees with me on a lot of other issues important to me.

I'm in the school of thought that we have to simply figure out who we can back that is

NOT any of the Democratic Candidates (all are anti-RKBA)
NOT Guiliani
NOT Romney
NOT McCain

We need to face a harse reality:

In the GOP polling, Romney, Guiliani, and McCain are the three front-runners. They are getting ALL the press in the media as well. They are also enemies to the RKBA.

As much as I like Ron Paul, I don't see him as one who will gain ANY steam. He isn't gaining enough to where he would even be picked up as a VP running mate.

As sad as it is to say, McCain is the most RKBA-friendly candidate we have in the front-runners. He is so-far listed as a C+ Candidate on the NRA Scorecard. Romney and Guliani are not going to be anywhere near that.

The last time I checked, Huckabee was listed as #5 in the early polling. It IS possible that he could gain ground in the next 11 months. Its an uphill road, and its still unlikely for him-- but it is FAR more possible than someone like Paul.

I don't know... I'm just trying to figure out what we need to do in getting the most pro-RKBA candidate in the office. If there was ever a time to get all single-issue in a campaign, it is this one.

I'd LOVE to see one of the more Pro-RKBA candidates move up in the polling-- and WE can do that. We are powerful-- but only if we EXERCISE that power.

If It comes down to the 3 GOP front-runners in the primary, I think I'd have to vote McCain as much as I HATE to do it. Afterwards, I think I'd vomit for the rest of the day-- but I'd still do it if I had to.

We are at war, and we HAVE to WIN it.

John

 

[Browns Fan]

I am not only pro-gun, but conservative on all the other social issues. If the republicans ignore these issues just to get some one who will get swing or Democrat votes, they lost my vote. If there is no 3rd party candidate who will not support these issues, I simply wont vote at all.

I'm sure I'm not alone in these sentiments.

 

[jerkface11]

enfield JAL - just another liberal.

Which of Huckabee's stances make you think he's a liberal? The way he fought to keep the legislature from raising income taxes? His support for the second amendment? Maybe it's his prolife stance?

 

[JerryM]

I'm with Browns Fan.

Jerry

 

[Outlaw Man]

Huckabee is a rino?? compared to whom? Would you mind outlining the "lies" he told? And which republican running is better? Huckabee has a very good record when it comes to the second amendment, taxes, roads and education.

Huckabee has a good PR group that can put a good spin on everything he does. I'm friends with one of the Representatives that actually has pushed to have him removed from the Republican party. I've read parts of the letter that was presented to them (there are a lot of things that never really made it out into public), and I can try to get a copy of it if it's supposed to be public information. Otherwise, suffice it to say that there were about 10 typed out pages of things he did completely contrary to the basic goals of the party.

As far as things that were public knowledge, I remember specifically that he told Arkansans that his plan for the tobacco money was the only one that just used the interest for development and left the principle alone. There was at least one other plan presented by the legislature that would have done that. But he's the one that got the most air time, so he was able to get away with that one with most people.





Why would you announce you had a concealed handgun permit? Doesn't that defeat the purpose unless your purpose was to make you look more favorable to the pro-gun crowd? Like I said, he's better than the wife of our last Governor that ran for President, but he's definitely not my pick. And it's a shame, because I really do like some of the things he's done.

 

[jerkface11]

So you can't tell us what makes him a liberal or a rino. You can only say that he is one. Name ONE issue that huckabee is to the left on and i'll agree with you.

 

[Bailey Guns]

It sounds to me like so many conservative/pro gun types have already given up with the, "Oh, I like so and so, he's really pro gun but he doesn't have a chance."

The pro-gun candidates like Huckabee and Thompson DO have a chance if we influence those within our sphere that these are the guys to vote for.

Huckabee by far has the best pro-gun record of the candidates I've looked at. Admittedly I haven't done much research on Ron Paul.

I really like Tancredo and he's been my rep for years. However, he's said some things on gun control that really make me question where his heart really is on the RKBA.

Huckabee certainly doesn't sound like a RINO to me. Right now, he's got my vote in the primary should he run.

 

[Titan6]

Could be worse. Still could be a lot better....

 

[obxned]

Rudy Giuliani says “Anyone wanting to own a gun should have to pass a written exam that shows that they know how to use a gun, that they’re intelligent enough and responsible enough to handle a gun.” I guess that means everyone in NYC is stupid and irresponsible, which would explain why they voted for the jerk!


John McCain wants to ban inexpensive guns, I assume because people living on a limited budget deserve to be victimized. He also is in favor of mandatory gun locks. I’ll start using them as soon as the Secret Service makes all their agents use them on duty.
:banghead:

No candidate has the courage to say 'I support the 2nd Amendment as strongly as I do the 1st and the 16th and all the other!' I have all lost faith in the system. All candiudates will say anything to get elected, and having sworn to uphold the Constitution, immediately treat it as if it were a roll of Scotts.

 

[tmajors]

He's a RINO, plain and simple

The term "RINO" gets thrown around WAY too much lately. A 75%, 80%, heck even a 99% republican party platform candidate will get called RINO just because of that 1%.

I'm not saying Huckabee is or isn't a RINO cause I haven't done any research on him, just saying the term gets thrown around way too much as of late.

 

[Bailey Guns]

This came straight from GOA...

http://gunowners.org/pres08/huckabee.htm

Huckabee On The Issues:

Oppose reauthorization of of the 1994 semi-auto ban? Yes

Oppose background checks on private firearms transactions at gun shows? Yes

Oppose expansion the unconstitutional Brady law, as found in HR 297, introduced in 2007? Yes

Oppose legislation requiring firearms intended for self-protection to be locked up when they are not in use? Yes

Oppose a ban or further restrictions on .50 caliber firearms? Yes

Oppose a waiting period for the purchase of a firearm? Yes

Oppose a ban on any type of ammunition? Yes

Support a repeal of the Washington, D.C., gun ban? Yes

Support a repeal of the requirement that trigger locks be sold with every retail firearm? Yes

Support recognition among the states to allow a person who has the right to carry a concealed weapon in his or her home state to have the right to carry in other states? Yes

Will you Repeal the Executive Order banning the importation of certain semi-automatic rifles? Yes

Will you nominate judges who interpret the Constitution as the Founders intended, rather than as a "living document" that reflects current political fads and opinion? Yes

Will you issue an Executive Order directing that carrying weapons in national forests and parks be governed by local laws? Yes

That sounds like a pretty straightforward stance on gun ownership to me.

 

[Titan6]

That is good enough for me for the 2A. And way ahead of all the front runners and current administration. Still I am not likely to vote for him as many of his other stances are not my cup of government.

 

[Scanr]

I am not only pro-gun, but conservative on all the other social issues. If the republicans ignore these issues just to get some one who will get swing or Democrat votes, they lost my vote. If there is no 3rd party candidate who will not support these issues, I simply wont vote at all.

I'm sure I'm not alone in these sentiments.

I too am with Browns Fan!

 

[Scanr]

Huckabee questions Romney's hunting history

A news blurb about Huckabee questioning Romney's hunting history. Romney has been hunting for years, just for political offices.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

As far as things that were public knowledge, I remember specifically that he told Arkansans that his plan for the tobacco money was the only one that just used the interest for development and left the principle alone. There was at least one other plan presented by the legislature that would have done that.

At the time he spoke, and to his knowledge?

I know Huckabee. I talked with him many times when I was running for Congress in '04. Huckabee and I may not see eye-to-eye on everything, but he is not a liar. In fact, many of the things Huckabee did -- like taking the lead in developing a plan to get Arkansas schools in compliance with the state Supreme Court ruling -- were thing a smart politician would have avoided. He could have sat back and let someone else take the heat -- but he was the governor and it was his duty.

Now, you can disagree with his approach, but no fair man can say he did it for political reasons!