Despite Long Odds, Huckabee Remains in Race

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Despite Long Odds, Huckabee Remains in Race

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Posted: 11:50 AM Feb 25, 2008
Last Updated: 12:50 PM Feb 25, 2008

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On the Republican ticket, Mike Huckabee is considered a long-shot for the Republican Presidential nomination, but he says he's in it for the long-haul.

The Republican candidate said the Republican National Convention could ultimately determine the Republican nominee.

"Now, if John McCain doesn't get 1191 confirmed, committed, pledged delegates then there is no nominee officially until we get to the convention," explained Huckabee.

"And when we get to the convention, all bets are off and many of the delegates can do what they wish. Now it's possible that he'll get there, and if he does, then so be it."

Huckabee is campaigning in Rhode Island on Feb. 25, while McCain is in Ohio.

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Posted by: Michael Location: Memphis on Feb 25, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Mike Huckabee, unlike the Democrats, actually has a sensible plan for each of the major issues facing us as a nation, and he always turns attempts to discredit him into true examples of what this country needs: honesty, conservative values, humor and genuine character. This must have been what it was like when Abe Lincoln was running for President. Like Honest Abe, Mike Huckabee is the best choice for President of the United States.

Posted by: Kenny Location: Georgia on Feb 25, 2008 at 04:46 PM
The New York Times reports McCain now has 827 PLEDGED delegates. At some point, I think the "commentators" are going to wake up and realize that McCain will not get 1191 pledged delegates before the convention, which is still 6 months away. Surprise, surprise, surprise.

Posted by: eFred Location: Texas on Feb 25, 2008 at 04:42 PM
I second that motion. Vote Huckabee for President! Texans like Mike!

Posted by: Stephen Location: Pittsburgh, PA on Feb 25, 2008 at 04:24 PM
John McCain is the weakest Republican candidate and the least threat to the Democrats (he's almost one himself). And the conservatives spent too much time beating each other up in the primaries: Thompson, Huckabee and Romney. Now, moderates who overlap (voting for McCain or Obama) will probably choose the charismatic Obama over McCain because the conservatives will not show up. A brokered convention is best for all conservatives!

Posted by: reuel on Feb 25, 2008 at 01:48 PM
McCain is not a viable Rep. candidate. Even his top media advisor (a hireling!!!) said he will quit to support Obama. And why did NYT & other liberal press pretended to support McCain? So that Obama will win. Huckabee is the real threat to DEM even Obama and the enemies knew that all alone. So Texas and Ohio voters, please get it right. Do not be deceived by the "money making lobbyists of McCain". Vote for Huckabee as President.

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