Mike Huckabee on Wednesday opened his campaign office in Arkansas. Huckabee said that there wasn't any thought that the headquarters would be anywhere else but Arkansas.
Huckabee also said that while the goal was to get to Washington, it was critically important to be based in the place that all his values were formed, and where his roots are and what is important to him. It is also the place where his political life has been lived, and where his key supporters are.
Watch Huckabee's speech at the office opening.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Mike Huckabee Interview
Mike Huckabee was interviewed by "SC Hotline - Insider Politics from across the state of South Carolina."
Monday, February 12, 2007
Former S.C First Lady Supports Huckabee
Former First Lady of South Carolina, Iris Campbell has thrown her support behind Mike Huckabee's campaign for the Republican nomination.
Iris Campbell is the wife of the late Governor, Carroll Campbell. She will serve as Honorary State Chairwoman of Huckabee's campaign in South Carolina.
Their son, Mike Campbell will serve as a senior adviser in Huckabee's national campaign.
Iris Campbell is the wife of the late Governor, Carroll Campbell. She will serve as Honorary State Chairwoman of Huckabee's campaign in South Carolina.
Their son, Mike Campbell will serve as a senior adviser in Huckabee's national campaign.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Huckabee in South Carolina - Major Announcement
Mike Huckabee is this weekend campaigning in key state South Carolina. Last night he was the guest speaker at the Horry County Republican Ball in Myrtle Beach, which followed a question and answer session with local reporters.
Tomorrow, Huckabee has advised that he will make a major announcement regarding his exploratory committee.
The announcement will take place at 10am at the Capitol City Club, in Colombia followed by a media conference call at 10.30am.
Tomorrow, Huckabee has advised that he will make a major announcement regarding his exploratory committee.
The announcement will take place at 10am at the Capitol City Club, in Colombia followed by a media conference call at 10.30am.
This Week and Mike Huckabee
ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos will today be running a story on Mike Huckabee. It is sure to be good viewing.
"Then, continuing our "This Week: On the Trail" series, I head to New Hampshire to catch up with former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee. He does not have the name recognition some of the top-tier candidates enjoy, but his conservative credentials may make him a viable force in next year's primary. As the GOP field of declared candidates gets increasingly crowded, we'll find out how this evangelical plans to take on the front-runners."
"Then, continuing our "This Week: On the Trail" series, I head to New Hampshire to catch up with former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee. He does not have the name recognition some of the top-tier candidates enjoy, but his conservative credentials may make him a viable force in next year's primary. As the GOP field of declared candidates gets increasingly crowded, we'll find out how this evangelical plans to take on the front-runners."
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Media Meet Mike Huckabee
The Media this morning had the opportunity to meet Mike Huckabee at a special breakfast in Washington D.C. The breakfast was organized by the Christian Science Monitor.
While he is currently not regarded highly in the polls, Huckabee said that there is only one place to go, and that was up. He said there was no advantage to being in first place in the polls right now.
Huckabee said of his chances, that 4 out of the last 5 Presidents were former Governors. And that as Governor, he had the chance to deal with real issues, like health, transport and education, as well as balancing budgets.
On Foreign policy, while Huckabee admitted he didn't have the standard Washington type experience of some other candidates. But he said that neither did Ronald Reagan when he assumed the Presidency in 1981.
And Huckabee said that he was Commander in Chief in a State where 80% of the National Guard had been deployed overseas.
Huckabee hopes to stand in contrast to John McCain and Rudy Giuliani by emphasising his stance on social conservative issues.
While he is currently not regarded highly in the polls, Huckabee said that there is only one place to go, and that was up. He said there was no advantage to being in first place in the polls right now.
Huckabee said of his chances, that 4 out of the last 5 Presidents were former Governors. And that as Governor, he had the chance to deal with real issues, like health, transport and education, as well as balancing budgets.
On Foreign policy, while Huckabee admitted he didn't have the standard Washington type experience of some other candidates. But he said that neither did Ronald Reagan when he assumed the Presidency in 1981.
And Huckabee said that he was Commander in Chief in a State where 80% of the National Guard had been deployed overseas.
Huckabee hopes to stand in contrast to John McCain and Rudy Giuliani by emphasising his stance on social conservative issues.
Saturday, February 3, 2007
Frist Adviser Heads Huckabee Campaign
An adviser to former Senate Majority Leader, Bill Frist, has been appointed Campaign Manager for Mike Huckabee's bid for the Republican nomination.
John "Chip" Saltsman, who has been the Chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party, was a senior adviser to Frist's PAC Volpac.
Apparently Saltsman was very active in preparing for a possible run by Frist for the nomination. Frist announced late last year that he would not be entering the contest.
John "Chip" Saltsman, who has been the Chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party, was a senior adviser to Frist's PAC Volpac.
Apparently Saltsman was very active in preparing for a possible run by Frist for the nomination. Frist announced late last year that he would not be entering the contest.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
The Iowa Traffic Jam
In Iowa, one could be mistaken for thinking that we are in primary season already.
But with 12 months to go before the first vote, traffic is already slowing to a crawl, thanks to the influx of candidates, their entourage, the media and the supporters of the wide field who have expressed an interest in the Presidency.
It was Mike Huckabee's turn today. Oh, and also Sam Brownback's. On Saturday and Sunday, it was Hillary Clinton. And Tommy Thompson. Then there is local Tom Vilsack who is always campaigning.
John Edwards has been here at least 17 times in the last 2 years, and you can expect more visits in the coming weeks from Joe Biden and Bill Richardson who have been here nearly 20 times between them since the end of 2004.
And just wait for Barack Obama - could it be bigger than Clinton?
That's just some of the close to 30 candidates who are running, exploring, or actively considering a tilt for President.
Yes, it's a traffic jam.
But a necessary one for all of the candidates.
Much of the millions they spend over the next 12 months will be in Iowa, such is the power of securing an early victory, or polling well. Or so they think.
So expect more school visits, more packed public hall meetings and more meet and greets. This is politics local style.
Well, except for the heavily stage managed events, more press and photographers than the Oscars and the fact that everything you say is being beamed live around the country.
But with 12 months to go before the first vote, traffic is already slowing to a crawl, thanks to the influx of candidates, their entourage, the media and the supporters of the wide field who have expressed an interest in the Presidency.
It was Mike Huckabee's turn today. Oh, and also Sam Brownback's. On Saturday and Sunday, it was Hillary Clinton. And Tommy Thompson. Then there is local Tom Vilsack who is always campaigning.
John Edwards has been here at least 17 times in the last 2 years, and you can expect more visits in the coming weeks from Joe Biden and Bill Richardson who have been here nearly 20 times between them since the end of 2004.
And just wait for Barack Obama - could it be bigger than Clinton?
That's just some of the close to 30 candidates who are running, exploring, or actively considering a tilt for President.
Yes, it's a traffic jam.
But a necessary one for all of the candidates.
Much of the millions they spend over the next 12 months will be in Iowa, such is the power of securing an early victory, or polling well. Or so they think.
So expect more school visits, more packed public hall meetings and more meet and greets. This is politics local style.
Well, except for the heavily stage managed events, more press and photographers than the Oscars and the fact that everything you say is being beamed live around the country.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Huckabee is in for Republican Nomination
Mike Huckabee has just declared on Meet the Press with Tim Russert that he will be a candidate for the Republican Nomination for President of the United States.
Huckabee will file papers tomorrow to set up an exploratory committee.
Huckabee said that America needs people who understand what it is like to start life from the bottom of the ladder and climb their way to the top. He said that America loves an underdog.
Mike Huckabee will be on a two day tour to Iowa this week, and no doubt will be following up shortly with visits to other key states like South Carolina and New Hampshire.
While Huckabee has until this point not rated highly in the polls, his style and energy will not go unnoticed by Republican voters. Huckabee is socially conservative, but not in the Sam Brownback style.
The key to the Huckabee campaign will be his electability and his ability to sell his message to America.
He is definitely a candidate to watch.
Huckabee will file papers tomorrow to set up an exploratory committee.
Huckabee said that America needs people who understand what it is like to start life from the bottom of the ladder and climb their way to the top. He said that America loves an underdog.
Mike Huckabee will be on a two day tour to Iowa this week, and no doubt will be following up shortly with visits to other key states like South Carolina and New Hampshire.
While Huckabee has until this point not rated highly in the polls, his style and energy will not go unnoticed by Republican voters. Huckabee is socially conservative, but not in the Sam Brownback style.
The key to the Huckabee campaign will be his electability and his ability to sell his message to America.
He is definitely a candidate to watch.
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