We Sort Of Want To Make Out With Mike Huckabee
IS THAT WRONG?
FITSNews – December 18, 2007 – As much as we hate to admit that an incredibly cheesy political ad got to us, that darn Mike Huckabee and his whole white Cliff Huckstable white Christmas ”thing” is pretty potent stuff.
The all-of-a-sudden GOP presidential frontrunner just released a new television ad that wished us (well, us and several million other people) a “Merry Christmas.” And no, we’re not kidding. You can CLICK HERE to watch it if you don’t believe us.
Needless to say Huck’s new ad is radically different from the latest Mitt Romney TV offering, which didn’t say anything about Christmas, but did immediately remind us to check the batteries on our remote control. You can CLICK HERE to watch Romney’s new ad, assuming of course you’d rather hear a bunch of boring political crap as opposed to someone wishing you a Merry Christmas.
This is the second time Huckabee has impressed us with a TV ad, but it’s the first time we’ve actually wanted to make out with him. He just looks so cute in that sweater, talking about Jesus and what not.
To be honest, the ad reminds us a lot of the “awwwww …” sweet talking tone used in S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford’s syrupy “I Love Our State” spot, which ran right as former Lt. Gov. Bob Peeler was launching a blitzkreig of negative ads designed to blunt Sanford’s momentum in the 2002 GOP gubernatorial runoff.
People like Christmas. They like men in sweaters (editor’s note: r-r-r-r-r-a-w-w-w-w). And they like nice. Once again, Huckabee is proving that he gets it.
UPDATE – Be sure to check out this article from the Houston Chronicle in which fellow GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul calls Huckabee’s Christmas ad “facist.” What a great country, people!Â
Comments
By Joe Public on December 18th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
I believe Huckabee is so “aw shucks” that these ridiculous attacks by Flipper and the Club for Growth are going to backfire. Nobody wants to see a nice guy get hit like that. This ad is a little cheesy, but hey, that seems to work!
By Scott on December 18th, 2007 at 6:40 pm
Ridiculous attacks?
1.) Was Huckabee a fiscal liberal? Yes.
2.) Were there a disproportionate number of paroles and pardons while Huckabee was governor? Yes.
3.) Did Huckabee support in’state tuition for children of illegal immigrants? Yes.
4.) Did Huckabee support voting rights for illegal immigrants? Yes.
5.) Did Huckabee have ethics problems as governor? Yes.
6.) Can Huckabee give a good speech? Yes.
7.) Is Huckabee ready to be the leader of the free world? No.
By Silence Dogood on December 18th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
Scott, I am not a Huckabee supporter, but if you don’t mind I would really like some source information on your number 4:
“4.) Did Huckabee support voting rights for illegal immigrants? Yes.”
I am curious where that story is coming from and also, children of illegal immigrants or grand children and great grand children are also referred to as citizen sometimes? Now whether you are for or against that policy is another issue for debate. But save that for later I am mainly interested in his support of voting rights of illegal immigrants – I don’t doubt you I am actually interested on reading about this story and his reasoning for such a move that all of the other Republican and Democratic candidates vociferoiusly don’t support.
By Chris on December 19th, 2007 at 1:11 am
8.) Nice guy? No.
By Give Me FITS on December 19th, 2007 at 7:56 am
Gotta love the Huckster’s response to criticism about the ad:
Huckabee said the bookshelf is just a bookshelf and shrugged off the controversy: “I will confess this: If you play the spot backwards it says, ‘Paul is dead. Paul is dead.’”
I’m still not voting for him (see list in #2), but he is by far the most likable guy in the field.
By John on December 19th, 2007 at 8:01 am
are you sure, Scott?
Huck seems head and shoulders above the rest…..and since we do have to choose a President from the current field…..you got the choice of an italian mobster, a mormon fake, an old geezer who probably wont be able to make the climb up the stairs for the innagural, or a crazy ass libertarian who thinks saying merry christmas is facist……or Mike Huckabee, a great American whom at the very least has class and is genuine……you probably should start respecting your next commander-in-chief.
By mijeel on December 19th, 2007 at 9:39 am
Scott – try investigating the facts for yourself and not blindly accepting campaign fodder. To wit:
1.) Was Huckabee a fiscal liberal? No, he was not a fiscal liberal. Did Arkansas have desperate needs that required an increase in revenue? Yes. Were those needs solely the “want” of Governor Huckabee? No. Under Huckabee’s leadership, did things improve? Yes. It’s called leadership and governing. Taxes were a nominal percent higher when he left office than when he started. Compare that with the rest of the states in the nation.
2.) Were there a disproportionate number of paroles and pardons while Huckabee was governor? Disproportionate to what? Romney’s zero? Yes. Huckabee took his responsibilities as governor seriously. Investigate all of them and don’t just drink the kool-aid.
3.) Did Huckabee support in’state tuition for children of illegal immigrants? No. He supported a merit-based scholarship for children who met the same qualifications as all other similarly qualified Arkansas children. His reasoning? The federal government mandate to educate all children from K-12, even those children of illegal immigrants, produced these kids. Why punish them for the sins of their parents? Also, the kids would have to apply for citizenship to be eligible.
4.) Did Huckabee support voting rights for illegal immigrants? No. He did not support passage of another law to make illegal that which was already illegal.
5.) Did Huckabee have ethics problems as governor? Check the facts. Although not an argument I’d foster in a debate, he has no more of an ethics problem than anyone else in the race…
6.) Can Huckabee give a good speech? Yes.
7.) Is Huckabee ready to be the leader of the free world? More so than any other candidate, Huckabee has the most executive experience. He is also the most genuine, authentic, transparent, and inspiring candidate in the race.
Check out http://www.mikehuckabee.com.
By Laurin on December 19th, 2007 at 9:55 am
Who finally taught you how to imbed a YouTube video? :-P
By fitsnews on December 19th, 2007 at 10:17 am
Laurin,
Well we know it wasn’t Sic Willie! That fool can barely turn his computer on without having an epileptic fit, and all that involves is pressing a button.
Anyway, we hope Your Majesty is doing well these days, and we long for your return to the blogosphere.
It’s just not the same w/o you, sister …
-FITSNews
By Silence Dogood on December 19th, 2007 at 10:38 am
Scott, I am still waiting to hear the story where Huckabee supported voting rights for illegals? I am very curious and interested to read this story, please provide a link or news story to this assertion.
By G.L. on December 19th, 2007 at 10:49 am
It’s easy for Romney to criticize Huckabee for too many pardons and paroles because Massachusetts doesn’t have the death penalty. It would be a lot easier decision to refuse pardons or parole if it wasn’t a death penalty case. Also, Huckabee is the only Presidential candidate who has actually carried out the death penalty doing so more than any other Governor in Arkansas history. Also, like in South Carolina, the Governor cannot pardon an individual in Arkansas, an independent pardon and parole board does that.
By Deb O'Nare on December 19th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
“Fascists seek to forge a type of national unity, usually based on (but not limited to) ethnic, cultural, racial, and religious attributes.”
Paul was quoting a fictional work from the 1930’s with the above idea of ‘fascism’ obviously in mind. You can use the word in two very different contexts, and I find it hard to believe he was equating Huckabee with Mussolini.
Definitely a dangerous choice of words though.
By Scott on December 19th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
Sorry for the delay. But here’s the information that Silence Dogood asked for:
When Republican state senators in Arkansas proposed legislation modeled after Arizona’s Proposition 200 [to require proof of citizenship for voting and public benefits], “Huckabee described it as ‘inflammatory … race-baiting … demagoguery.’ He said the bill, which seeks to forbid public assistance and voting rights to illegal immigrants, ‘inflames those who are racist and bigots and makes them think there’s a real problem. But there’s not.’” (Governor says anti-illegals measure could scare off companies like Toyota,” A ssociated Press, 2/3/05)
By Scott on December 19th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
Huckabee promotes ‘open door’ policy at LULAC convention
Thursday, Jun 30, 2005
By Wesley Brown
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK – In a impassioned speech before hundreds of influential Hispanic civil rights leaders from across the nation, Gov. Mike Huckabee told a captive audience Wednesday that America is great because it has always opened it doors up to people seeking a better way of life.
“I would hope that no matter who we are, or where we are from, that America should always be a place that opens its arms, opens it heart, opens its spirit to people who come because they want the best for their families …,” Huckabee said as the largely Hispanic audience gave him a standing ovation.
Huckabee was the keynote speaker, along with Tyson Foods Inc. Chairman and CEO John Tyson, at a noon luncheon of the League of United Latin American Citizens, which is holding its 76th annual convention in Little Rock.
About 10,000 political, community and business leaders, along with exhibitors and speakers are in Little Rock attending the convention at the Statehouse Convention Center. The convention started Monday and runs through Saturday.
Although he never actually talked about the U.S. or Arkansas immigration policy, Huckabee made it very clear where he stood on the issue. In his opening remarks, he said the nation will need to address the concerns of the Hispanic community because of its growing influence and population base.
“Pretty soon, Southern white guys like me may be in the minority,” Huckabee said jokingly as the crowd roared in laughter.
He told the LULAC delegates that their presence in the state’s capital city was very important because Arkansas has one of the fastest growing Hispanic populations in the nation. “Your gathering is so very significant for our state,” Huckabee said. “We are delighted to have you.”
Despite several light moments, Huckabee did not stray away from several controversial issues that made him a target of criticism during the recently ended 85th General Assembly. He said Arkansas needs to make the transition from a traditional Southern state to one that recognizes and cherishes diversity “in culture, in language and in population.”
“This is an issue that is going to require extraordinary efforts on both sides of the border, particularly those coming from Mexico,” Huckabee said of verifying the status of illegal aliens. “But I am confident that our government will recognize that we should accommodate people who wish to provide the best opportunities for their families (and) employers so that we can make sure our economy has the necessary work force.”
During the legislation session, Huckabee criticized an immigration bill by Republican senators Jim Holt of Springdale and Denny Altes of Fort Smith as un-Christian, un-American, irresponsible and anti-life. Senate Bill 206, which died in the Senate, would have required proof of citizenship to register to vote and also force state agencies to report suspected cases of people living in the country illegally. Holt, R-Springdale, replied later to Huckabee’s comments that Christian charity does not include turning a blind eye to lawbreaking.
By Silence Dogood on December 19th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Scott, thank you for responding to my question, however, I don’t think either of these stories show that Huckabee supports or supported giving illegal immigrants the right to vote. Consider, if there was a bill that required a DNA sample be given before voting and Senator X voted against, it would be wildly misconstruing it (in my opinion) to say that Senator X’s vote against that piece of legislation was in effect a vote to allow machines or no homosapiens the right to vote. You may view it differently and either way thanks for providing the articles upon which you based that opinion – despite the fact that I disagree with it mightily.
By Chris on December 19th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
A much better version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0md2vXiOGs
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