HUCKABEE’S RIGHT TO STAY ON

Grant Swank* | February 19, 2008  |

J. Grant Swank, Jr.

Mike Huckabee is logically and ethically on target.

There’s no reason for him to stop. He should go right up to the convention. There are those who want him to be President. Why give in to the John McCain enthusiasts?

Life is full of surprises. Huckabee may be one of them.

Furthermore, it’s not just a game. Huckabee has convictions—moral and political—that scores of citizens would give anything to see ensconced in the White House. Huckabee has brought to the fore those values that are espoused by a large segment of the citizenry.

Therefore, go forth, Huckabee!

As ABC News’ Kevin Chupa reports: “’I may be killing my political career, but I know this — if we don’t start thinking in terms of solving some of America’s problems, we’re killing all of your careers,’” Huckabee told the crowd.

At the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, Huckabee gave exegesis to his remarks: “’What I mean by that, I’m just saying there are a lot of people who say I’m staying and creating problems for the party, and there are obviously people in the party who are unhappy that I’ve stayed. Now, keep in mind, they’re all supporting John McCain, but this sense that it’s just his turn, let’s just all step aside — I find that insulting as a Republican, and as a candidate.’”

Huckabee compared his onward march to Ronald Reagan. In 1976, Reagan put himself up against sitting President Gerald Ford. The Republican base was not happy with that.

“’And my point is, if people say, “Well, he should have left” –- they said this of Ronald Reagan in 1976, when he continued to campaign right on until the convention,’ Huckabee argued.

“’It was said of other Republicans in previous times. But, ya know, the rules are, that if you don’t have the person that has the delegates to claim the nomination, it goes to a brokered convention. I don’t necessarily think that’s all that bad.

“’I think the worse thing is not getting the right candidate nominated for the contest. So, if we haven’t had a candidate who has rallied enough delegates to be named, then maybe it should go to the convention.’”

“’. . .the right candidate nominated. . .’”

There are plenty who will give applause to that baseline.

Yes, take it to the convention. Why not? Just why not? Or a positive way of putting it: Go forth, Huck!


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