be my guest. i don't want some religious zealous running my life. i thought it was a free country. or maybe it's a free country if only it's run your way.

I don't like him being a former pastor of a right wing evangelical church. I don't like his views on gays and abortion or economics... except I do like his support of the FairTax.

If I were forced to choose between Obama and Huckabee in 2012 I would seriously think about asking for political asylum in North Korea.

He's just way too liberal on fiscal issues. He'll never be able to overcome his image as a big-government, big-spending, anti-liberty governor from Arkansas. The economy is going to be the biggest issue in 2012, and someone with an atrocious economic record like Huckabee is a no-go.

Huckabee is a good public speaker and appeals to some evangelicals, but I don't see him as a top candidate for President.

As it stands now, I don't see any "heir apparent" within the Republican establishment for the party leadership. The GOP in recent years has almost never been in that situation: there has always been someone waiting in the wings to run. Huckabee seems to be the top choice, but Romney, Palin and a few others will make their case too.

Romney comes across as professional, but his record as Gov of Massachusetts isn't very strong and his business history as a leveraged buyout specialist won't exactly endear him to the voters, especially in the current economic environment. Palin has the same problems that Dan Quayle had--people don't take them seriously, and that can be very damaging.

Then you have another gaggle of senators and governors taking a look at the race--Bob Corker, Lindsay Graham, Tim Pawlenty, Bobby Jindal, and maybe Charlie Crist. Most are moderate type of conservatives that are acceptable to most wings of the party, but I don't see any of them exactly lighting it up either.

In short, this is as wide open of a race as I've seen in some time.

I supported Mike Huckabee in the 2008 GOP primaries. His speaking skills are great and he conveys the same type of home that another familiar face does... but a different kind of change.
I would not support Huckabee today however. We need even more conservatism (which simply was not present in 2008) to undue the socialist agenda of the Obama administration. I would support Huckabee over those like Romney, Thompson and McCain... but we've already been there and done that. Can we not get some new voices in the GOP? And I do NOT mean Pawlenty (greenist) or the like.

Huckabee is a true Republican in an era dominated by moderates masquerading as Republicans. He is almost universally liked, even though some don't agree with his views. Romney is not a social conservative, and Palin is not respected by the media. The Republican party needs someone who will stand up for Conservative ideas and can articulate those ideas to the American people and the media in an intelligent, down-to-earth manner. Huckabee is that man.

Nobody wants a preacher in the white house. If we want to be preached to, we'll go to church.

He would be great however I see him as a VP candidate. A Romney Huckabee tickey might be unstoppable. They would cover both the northeast and the Bible belt. The CEO and the Preacher. The fiscal conservative business man AND the religious right winger. I don't see Obama Bidden beating that. And I also think Huckabee would dominate Biden in the VP debate.

Might be the Republicans best option. Might be just a little too honest and rational to win though. Honesty and rationality has not been the Republicans strong points lately. Had McCain picked him as a running mate I feel that we may have been calling McCain Mr. President.

Where did this guy come from?

Mike Huckabee is a perfect normal figure for the GOP and a superstar in the Bible Belt states and the savior and revolutionary of the Republican Party. No doubt he will be the 2nd Ronald Reagan to terminate the 4-years Obama Disaster, Roe v. Wade, and terrorists around Iraq, Afghanistan and other Islamic nations and bring America back to Jesus Christ always. A pastor, a 3-year Lieutenant Governor and 10 and 1/2 years Arkansas Governor, with just one marriage, having 2 male children. Being a pastor governor is not a problem for him to run for the president to provoke moderate wings to whip at the Republicans saying that the Republicans are forcing people to be the evangelical Christians, because of his Reaganite Great Communication by speeches, books, and TV talk show. I need him for 8 years because of his Fair Tax revolution. I want to see his landsliding Republican High Renaissance on 50 States, U.S. Senate and U.S. House. Vote for Mike Huckabee! His Fair Tax is very important. Ronald Reagan, George Bush Sr., Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama had never had exercise Fair Tax around the country. Forget about Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin, and Mitt Romney! Just vote for Mike Huckabee!

Hucklebee's a tv talk show host now - leave him there.

I was all for Huckabee in '08 and will be in 2012! He is probably my favorite politian at the moment.

Not very good. He's horrible on the illegal immigration issue while something needs to seriously be done about that. It is slowly ruining the country.

Mike is a man of convictions. His beliefs define who he is. He speaks of the big picture. Our healthcare system is reactive rather than proactive. We need to make different lifestyle choices to be healthier, just as he did. We also need to re-do our current tax system. His idea of a sales tax is great. Those turning dollars would be taxed. They have more so they would be taxed more. Those making wise decision in spending their hard earned money would be rewarded. He believes marriage to be a sacred institution, that God brings a man and a woman together to further our human race and to produce offspring reared by a father and a mother. The family is of utmost importance in creating values and standards/morals, without it, we are hopeless. Faith is a cornerstone of society. We need to live out our Faith. His views on Fox News are right on! He typically has good news, stories you can be proud of. He doesn't attack others, he reasons and talks issues through. He puts himself on the "hot seat" just so the other side can be heard. The fact that he is dismissed because of his beliefs is a reflection of our society. His book "Do the Right Thing" makes very good sense, good common sense, something many people are missing these days. Don't be swayed by our baseless society. Do the right thing and get behind a real man. Vote for Mike!!

Mike Huckabee had my attention until I heard he would change the US Constitution to include God in every line of the document. The founding fathers believed in separation of church and state. The Constitution is a fine document that has served this country well for over 200 years. Leave it alone!

Huckabee is a wily man. He will no doubt position himself for a '12 run. His exposure will be good too: he's on cable now and he gained considerable notoriety bucking the odds in the '08 primaries by winning some states. He is the candidate to rally the Republican base, but is someone so openly religious electable on a national stage?

Here's another guy that they'll keep painting as a religious whacko, plus I'm not sure if the Chuck Norris thing helps...

He represented one of the fringe factions that the GWB campaign pulled together in 2004 to win a second term that should have been unwinable.  But it would take a lot of work to make him palatable to the masses for a reasonable bid in 2012.  For starters he should go on the program "What Not To Wear".

He'll run and win a few states. He's a nice guy even if he's a little odd.

Palin with a penis.  The Huckster was resoundly hounded out of the repub. primary and sent strong signals that dubya's vision of JesusLand wasn't taking hold. 

A clown.  The folks who think this guy represents the future of the GOP, must really want the party to stay in the wilderness for a generation.  Or two.

I like Huckabee. He is a good moral man that stands by his convictions. However, and I hate to say this, his convictions will only play well in the South. I love his idea of a flat tax but unfortunately that was the only idea I really loved (other than I agree with him on moral issues). He would be a good VP choice though.

i liked the dude, his christian beliefs are phenominal and well respected. i love him for his love for god. as an overall leader though, i have my doubts in him. make no mistake though: he'd make a decent president.

Huckabee is a likable guy, but he is too close to the religious right to win a national election. He is perfect for states like TN, KY, AL, and his own AR. However, he wouldn't have what it takes to win key states outside of the bible belt.

Huckabee- the next Reagan

Wants to be like Paul