MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'huckabee'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:12:22 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828854&cid=t_169417_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fd4C5gflu0Fc%2F By David BoazRecently I criticized Sen. Jim DeMint for saying, “It’s impossible to be a fiscal conservative unless you’re a social conservative,” and I noted that former governor Mike Huckabee had made similar points. Yesterday on “Fox News Sunday” Huckabee said, “all social conservatives I know are also fiscal conservatives. Not necessarily the other way around.” Well, I can tell you one social conservative who isn’t a fiscal conservative — former governor Mike Huckabee. Here’s what Cato’s “Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors” reported in 2006, at the end of Huckabee’s tenure as governor of Arkansas: Final-Term Grade, F; Final Overall Grade, D Thanks to a final term grade of F, Huckabee ea... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828854 Mon, 16 May 2011 16:08:26 +0100 4828854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522091&cid=t_169417_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FY3HgFcLujvQ%2F By David BoazYou know you're really wrong when Mike Huckabee can call you out. But that's the situation Mitt Romney finds himself in, as Michael Cannon points out below.  Huckabee says Romney's government-run health care plan with an individual mandate is a bad idea, Romney says he's still proud of his plan, which is totally different from President Obama's government-run health care plan with an individual mandate. But really, what can he do? In 17 years of seeking high political office, he is known for two things: changing his position on a surprisingly large number of issues, and his Massachusetts health care program. Which was of course the forerunner of Obamacare, as Michael Cannon and I pointed out in the video that Michael linked. So Romney is still defending a position I think we'... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522091 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:23:03 +0100 4522091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522095&cid=t_169417_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FG6iAbe5Zn8w%2F By Michael F. CannonIn 2006, then-Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney (R) fought for and enacted a health care law now known as RomneyCare -- though the law is so nearly identical to ObamaCare that one could call it ObamaCare 1.0.  Romney is seeking the GOP nomination for president in 2012.  But since 84 percent of Republicans want ObamaCare repealed, the fact that he paved the way for ObamaCare is causing problems for Romney among the party faithful.  The most recent manifestation came in the form of a tongue-lashing from former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee (R), whose book criticizes Romney both for enacting RomneyCare and for refusing to admit it was mistake.  In a recent interview, Huckabee said: The position he should take is to say: "Look, the reason Obamacare won't work is bec... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522095 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:16:59 +0100 4522095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285188&cid=t_169417_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FdKwOiFEc0bU%2F By David BoazOn his “700 Club” program this week, Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson endorsed the decriminalization of marijuana. He says, “We’ve got to take a look at what we’re considering crimes. I’m not exactly for the use of drugs, don’t get me wrong, but I just believe that criminalizing marijuana, criminalizing the possession of a few ounces of pot, that kinda thing it’s just, it’s costing us a fortune and it’s ruining young people. Young people go into prisons, they go in as youths and come out as hardened criminals. That’s not a good thing.” Check out the video: Robertson’s comments come a few days after other conservatives, including Ed Meese and Gov. Rick Perry, have joined to encourage new conservative thinking about who should... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285188 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:18:55 +0100 4285188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134007&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F2010%2F11%2F04%2Fpresident-2012-poll-watch-mitt-romney-20-vs-mike-huckabee-19-vs-sarah-palin-19%2F Retired Air Force Gen. Lester L. Lyles, left, shares a laugh with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Ohio Republican Senate candidate Rob Portman at InfoTech 2010 on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in Dayton, Ohio Advantage Sarah Palin in the latest Rasmussen Poll. OK, the election’s over, and the message from most voters was that they didn’t care much for President Obama’s agenda. Now the focus is on the race for the presidency in 2012. On the Republican side, it’s a dead heat between the ex-governors – Mitt Romney of Massachusetts, Mike Huckabee of Arkansas and Sarah Palin of Alaska, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of Likely GOP Primary voters. Asked who they would vote for if the Republican presidential primary were held today, 20% say Romney, 1... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134007 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 21:26:01 +0100 4134007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999190&cid=t_169417_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fhuckabee-at-values-voter-nadir.html Mike Huckabee Sums it all up:"It sounds so good, and it's such a warm message to say we're not gonna deny anyone from a preexisting condition," Huckabee explained at the Value Voters Summit today. "Look, I think that sounds terrific, but I want to ask you something from a common sense perspective. Suppose we applied that principle [to] our property insurance. And you can call your insurance agent and say, "I'd like to buy some insurance for my house." He'd say, "Tell me about your house." "Well sir, it burned down yesterday, but I'd like to insure it today." And he'll say "I'm sorry, but we can't insure it after it's already burned." Well, no preexisting conditions."I find it hard to summon up an intelligent counter-argument. It's so utterly morally bankrupt, particularly from a man of suc... Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999190 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:31:00 +0100 3999190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3890460&cid=t_169417_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Falabama-physician-dr-randy-brinson-extends-political-organizing-book%2F Montgomery, Alabama physician Dr. Randy Brinson started the organization Redeem The Vote in 2003 to register voters and encourage evangelicals to get and stay involved in the political process. His organization has grown and he is now advising candidates on both ends of the political spectrum, including Mike Huckabee. He has just published a new book called Redeem the Vote, A Political Revolution (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3890460 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:19:39 +0100 3890460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075484&cid=t_169417_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FnclzWcxzEUg%2F By David BoazCould it be the Washington Post? Bannered across the top of the Post’s op-ed page today is a piece titled “Copenhagen’s political science,” titularly authored by Sarah Palin. I’m delighted to see the Post publishing an op-ed critical of the questionable science behind the Copenhagen conference and the demands for massive regulations to deal with “climate change.” But Sarah Palin? Of all the experts and political leaders a great newspaper might call on for a critical look at the science behind global warming, Sarah Palin? What’s even more interesting is that the Post also ran an op-ed by Palin in July. But during this entire year, the Post has not run any op-eds by such credible and accomplished Republicans as Gov. Mitch Daniels; ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075484 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:33:02 +0100 3075484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044734&cid=t_169417_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FjHmhzod6RCw%2F National Review Online invited me to offer comments on the four police officers who were murdered in Tacoma, Washington.  Here’s an excerpt: The vicious killing of the police officers in Tacoma, Washington, may well have political repercussions for Mike Huckabee, as others have noted here. The primary suspect is Maurice Clemmons, who in 1989 received a 95-year prison sentence that was later commuted, in 2000, by then–Governor Huckabee. Whenever Clemmons has been free, he seems to have perpetrated still more violent crimes, according to the news stories. I would, however, caution against a blanket condemnation of pardons, as well as any hasty move to simply abolish parole. The American criminal-justice system is thoroughly swamped. Right now there are more than 7 million people ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044734 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:52:57 +0100 3044734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510196&cid=t_169417_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F19%2Fhuckabee-on-abortion-on-the-daily-show%2F On The Daily Show last night, former Governor and Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee was interviewed by host Jon Stewart, and although the interview was heavily clipped, the bulk of the conversation aired focused on abortion. I hope to update more later with further commentary after rewatching/watching the extended version online. However, but two things stood out that I want to comment on now. Please note that the “quotes” below are not direct transcripts, but the best of my recollection. Huckabee said something, when talking about work to convince women not to have abortions, to the effect of “if we can get them to realize, that’s a heartbeat, that’s a life.” He also refers at some point to young women and his thinking that most of them must have be... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510196 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:42:09 +0100 2510196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1463698&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D7033 Vice President contenders? Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Florida Governor Charlie Crist and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal The “purely social”get together of Senator and presumptive GOP Presidential nominee John McCain at his Sedona, Arizona ranch Saturday with GOP leaders has “nothing whatsoever to do with the vice presidential selection process” according to Charlie Black, a key McCain campaign strategist. Right. But, what is interesting is the emphasis (leak) now on Fox News that “other” perspective Vice President candidates have either ALREADY visited with McCain at the Hidden Valley Ranch, like Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty OR were invited this weekend and had other committments, like Mike Huckabee. Looks like the campaign was caught... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1463698 Fri, 23 May 2008 00:56:02 +0100 1463698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1449263&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6969 The Mike Huckabee JOKE quote from the National rifle Association Convention: “That was Barack Obama, he just tripped off a chair, he’s getting ready to speak. Somebody aimed a gun at him and he dove for the floor.” You don’t want to know how many people have told Flap that should Barack Obama win the Presidency that don’t worry someone will take him out. Good God! But, to have Mike Huckabee a former GOP Governor of Arkansas and Presidential candidate to make light of Obama in this manner - well, why doesn’t the GOP just surrender the election. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1449263 Fri, 16 May 2008 21:34:44 +0100 1449263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252806&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6485 Day By Day by Chris Muir Mike Huckabee has been hanging onto his “MIRACLE” for far too long and is pissing folks off in the GOP. His ten seconds of glory in the political arena has passed. Maybe he can get a job as a televangelist after March 4th? (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252806 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:30:40 +0100 1252806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1225980&cid=t_169417_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F233862437%2F The movement to have US presidential candidates discuss Science and Technology in a devoted debate has been picking up steam. Date and place are scheduled: April 18th at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. - cosponsored by the AAAS, the Council on Competitiveness, the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine, and signed by over 100 leading American universities and other organizations - Friday Business Week ran this story. -  Intel Chairman Craig Barrett and former HHS Secretary Donna Shalala have signed on, as have numerous universities, including Stanford, Georgia Tech, Cornell, and several others.  - "the big news is we have invited the candidates.  And we've issued a press release.   The debate is set for April 18 ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1225980 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:52:20 +0100 1225980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1221244&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6425 US Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee speaking at the University of Maryland in College Park. Huckabee may still be a long shot in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, but his weekend victories in Kansas and Louisiana proved he is likely to be a thorn in the side of frontrunner John McCain for some time to come. Mike Huckabee must have figured out that he would NOT be selected as likely GOP nominee John McCain’s Vice President. Speaking at a press conference after addressing Thomas Road Baptist Church, Huckabee continued to compare himself to Ronald Reagan, who ran in 1976 against the party establishment, which led to a floor fight at the national convention. When reminded that the Republicans lost the 1976, Huckabee said it wasn’t because the party was d... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1221244 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:41:45 +0100 1221244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1220522&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6421 Republican presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, reacts to winning the Kansas Republican presidential caucuses as he speaks to reporters in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008. Mike Huckabee today won the Kansas Caucus but is fooling himself if he thinks by staying in the GOP race it helps the Republican Party. Huck will not be able to win because he is far behind in the delegate count. In the meantime, Huckabee confirmed that Texas Governor Rick Perry had called him and asked him to quit. “Had he been my endorser, I would have taken that quite seriously,” Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee told reporters a short time ago, after confirming to them that Texas Gov. Rick Perry called him this week to urge that he drop out of the GOP presidential rac... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1220522 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:35:55 +0100 1220522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1219879&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6418 US Republican Presidential candidate and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee delivers his morning speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington February 9, 2008. Huckabee said he was staying in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Mike Huckabee facing overwhelming GOP delegate counts to John McCain is staying in the Presidential race - at least for now. Flap guesses McCain has not and will not promise him the Vice Presidency so Huck will be a thorn in his side. Next week after the Tuesday elections and McCain racks up more of a delegate lead Huckabee may be singing a different tune. But, he gave the CPAC crowd the red meat they wanted today. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1219879 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:38:22 +0100 1219879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1219437&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6414 James Dobson of Focus on the Family on John McCain: “I pray that we don’t get stuck with him” It was rumored last Fall that Evangelical Christian leader James Dobson who dislikes John McCain and has made disparaging remarks about him would endorse fellow Evangelical Mike Huckabee for President. But, he didn’t. Now, with the GOP nomination safely secured by John McCain with little hope that Southern Baptist minister Huckabee could actually beat McCain, Dobson endorses him. Go figure. Flap said before the Evangelical Christian Right would prove to be irrelevant in this Presidential cycle and they have. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1219437 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 08:45:17 +0100 1219437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1215498&cid=t_169417_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F230961881%2F As the chart indicates, drugmakers have been betting on Barack Obama, who received $154,710 in donations through December, almost entirely from individual employees and family members, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, which makes a point of tracking such things. He edged out Hillary Clinton, who raked in $140,544, including $6,000 from PACs, despite her regular promises to ‘take on’ drugmakers. Across the aisle, Mitt Romney collected $103,825, reflecting his pro-business stance and high profile in Boston’s biotech community. Not surprisingly, John McCain received just $39,797, which may seem like to some people, given his support for cheap imports. And Mike Huckabee, well, he got pocket change - $1,610, maybe because he was seen as long shot? (Source: Phar... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1215498 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:37:08 +0100 1215498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1208084&cid=t_169417_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fbiowindowsdo-i-smell-buy-o-uhoh.html So I was looking at the scrolling news on the right side (left side for the MDs) of my blog. Yes, I do review some of the stuff on my blog. I found this interesting company that I was perplexed by. It is called Iris BioTechnologies. They have a "magical" product called BioWindows. I say magical because obviously they have not disclosed who in the hell they came up with their technology. They are going to beta this month and launch in the late spring. What is BioWindows? From the site:BioWindows is a very sophisticated artificial intelligence program that analyzes the genomic information from our nano-biochips. Comparing this information with a central repository of genomic profiles, patient survey profiles and reference data provides appropriate treatment scenarios for a variety of patholo... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1208084 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:43:00 +0100 1208084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1199996&cid=t_169417_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F229029929%2F With Super Tuesday coming up tomorrow, here are the Democrat candidates’ positions on autism: Hillary Rodham Clinton’s autism plan calls for $700 million in funding for autism research and education; here’s the details. Barack Obama talks about autism in his plan to empower Americans with Disabilities; an overview of the full plan (PDF file). I have not found (and please let me know if you have!) autism plans on the websites of the other candidates. The Daily Iowan has published a letter from the mother of an autistic child in which she talks about John McCain. Mike Huckabee attended a haircutting fundraiser for autism in New Hampshire and a search of Mitt Romney’s website turned up “no results.” Autism Bulletin also has an analysis of the candid... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1199996 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:57:16 +0100 1199996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1169585&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6339 Republican presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, puts his hands to his ear to hear a question as he talks to the press on his charter plane while flying from Orlando to Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. The Huckaboom is over and Fred Thompson has gone home to Tennessee to tend to his ailing mother. Will they withdraw before the Florida primary in a week? Flap bets Thompson may but Huckabee won’t (as a slight to Romney). Also, Flap doubts Thompson will endorse until February 1, if then. Huck will stay in through Super Tuesday with a suspended campaign - hoping for deliverance. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1169585 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:10:07 +0100 1169585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1166335&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6332 Day By Day by Chris Muir The GOP invited the Evangelicals in and now they have one of their own as a Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee. But this drives voters from other faiths to either the Dems or to independent status. Is the GOP becoming the FAR RIGHT Evangelical Christian party ONLY? How can the GOP survive with such a narrow base? Convert everyone? (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1166335 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:09:58 +0100 1166335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1166334&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6333 Republican presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, right, shares a laugh with television star Chuck Norris Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008 in Navasota, Texas. Chuck Norris is correct in saying that John McCain is too old to be President. The Money Quotes: “If John takes over the presidency at 72 and he ages 3-to-1, how old will he be in four years? Eighty-four years old — and can he handle that kind of pressure in that job?” Norris said, as Huckabee looked on. “That’s why I didn’t pick John to support, because I’m just afraid the vice president will wind up taking over his job within that four-year presidency,” added the action star. Norris who is 67 knows as many older Americans what the demands of the Presidency would place on a 71 ... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1166334 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:09:58 +0100 1166334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1160957&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6324 Republican presidential hopeful former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks at a campaign stop at Greenville Technical College in Greenville, S.C. Friday, Jan. 18, 2008. South Carolina GOP voters tomorrow MUST vote for Mike Huckabee. Everyone knows Flap is a Rudy Giuliani guy. But, if John McCain wins tomorrow McCain may have enough built in momentum to challenge Rudy in Florida in a week. He may have enough Mo to win it all. The same goes for Mitt Romney supporters. If you want Mitt to have a chance in Florida and Super Tuesday you MUST vote for Mike Huckabee tomorrow. Do NOT let John McCain win the GOP nomination. McCain will continue to be detrimental to the Republican Party. So, Flap agrees with Patrick Ruffini completely. Rudy and Romney supporters vote Huckabee tomorrow. (Source: Fullo... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1160957 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:54:47 +0100 1160957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1133808&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6220 Republican presidential hopefuls, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, left, and former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney, right, spar over tax cuts while they were in office during the Fox News Republican Candidate Forum in Manchester, N.H., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008. Bill Kristol of the Weekly Standard and a Fox News pundit must be drinking the Beltway Koolaid. Mike Huckabee has NO chance being elected President under ANY scenario. Should the GOP nominate Huck or Romney the party membership will slip below 20% nationally and become almost irrelevant. The Reagan and Nixon coalitions will be fractured and a third independent party may rise - after Barack Obama is in his second year of the Presidency. Why is the old, intemperate and cranky RINO McCain rising in the polls? GOP voters do not trust Huckabee or... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1133808 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:44:28 +0100 1133808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1133800&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6228 From intrade a few moments ago. With Mitt Romney losing in New Hampshire to McCain his stock has risen. Rudy has the money and organization to roll onto February 5 where he will be head to head with McCain. Flap thinks Huckabee is so behind in the money race that he will not be competitive after South Carolina where the Evangelical churches will help him on the cheap. Now, will McCain be able to raise enough to compete with Hizzoner? Remember McCain’s campaign is in negative financial territory and absentee voting has already started in many Super Tuesday states. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1133800 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:44:28 +0100 1133800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1132677&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6217 Republican presidential candidate U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) (L) greets fellow candidate former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani before the Fox News Presidential Forum at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire January 6, 2008. The GOP debate at St Anselm College tonight was the most intimate and the best GOP debate so far. No audience and no spinning the voter was able to hear the candidates answer questions about issues. There was little positioning and sparring was on a civil tone. So, who won? Nobody. Not one candidate made a difference in this debate in this continuing story of a race for President in 2008. However, there were some notable exchanges, contrasts and some observations to make. John McCain: McCain will NOT win the nomination. He is OLD and tired. He lied ... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1132677 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:52:53 +0100 1132677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131924&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6210 Republican presidential candidates former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee (L) and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani talk during a break in their Republican candidates debate at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire January 5, 2008. Kudos: ABC for a better format but the debate was on a tape delay basis on the West Coast. Many folks did not view it live. Best Quote: Rudy Giuliani’s quip on Ronald Reagan showing up in a Romney attack ad about illegal immigration. If the Gipper were still around, “he’d  be in one of Mitt’s negative commercials.” The Winners: Rudy Giuliani - best on clear policy initiatives. There is definite substance behind his rhetoric. His comments about humane treatment of immigrants and will play well in their communitie... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131924 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:24:14 +0100 1131924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131975&cid=t_169417_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fwatching-debates.html Tonight I take a night off of genetics posting to watch the debates. What I can't get over is that the debates are being sponsored by Facebook. Have these presidential debates always been sponsored? If so, then have they always been marketed like a bowl game?Will they continue to be?The Sherpa Says:My gosh..... I hope these politicos are ready to start "Juicing" (Source: Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You) Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131975 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:36:00 +0100 1131975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131667&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6207 Ed Rollins, left, newly appointed national campaign chairman for Republican Presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, center, talks to media in Concord, N.H., in this Dec. 14, 2007, file photo. Rollins, 64, who likes to compare himself to a boxer and a ‘bare knuckles’ brawler, is widely acknowledged as an architect of Reagan’s 1984 re-election victory, a 49-state landslide; but he’s also known for far less successful exploits - some would say stunts. Nice guys finish last, eh, Huck? “We’re going to see if we can’t take Romney out,” Mr. Rollins said. “We like John. Nobody likes Romney.” Nobody likes Huck much anymore either unless you are an Evangelical. Mike Huckabee would never be able to reconcile the GOP to his candidacy should he win ... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131667 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:23:33 +0100 1131667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131666&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6208 Republican presidential hopeful former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee plays the bass guitar with a school band during a campaign stop at the Londonderry Middle School in Londonderry, N.H., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. Mike Huckabee’s FairTax Proposal is one of the biggest FLAWS in his campaign for the Presidency. If any other GOP candidate recommended such a ridiculously UNFAIR plan to middle class taxpayers they would be considered in the class with Ron Paul and William Jennings Bryan. When will Huckabee be called out on the FairTax Ruse? (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131666 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:23:33 +0100 1131666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131665&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6209 The Mac is back - at least in this poll: McCain 33, Romney 27, Giuliani 14, Huckabee 11, Paul 9 Poll was conducted January 4-5 with a 5 point margin of error. Not a huge margin for McCain and Huckabee does not seem to be getting a bump from Iowa Caucus win. Should these results hold up. Romney won’t be dealt a deathblow McCain won’t be jump-started Huckaboom in Iowa will be blamed on Evangelical demographics Rudy is Ok but wasted too much money coming in third Paul wasted a lot of money period New Hampshire debate starting at the top of the hour on ABC. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131665 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:23:33 +0100 1131665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128620&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6174 Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee plays his bass guitar with Kevin Eubanks, music director of the ‘The Tonight Show’ band during a taping of the ‘The Tonight Show’ on Wednesday Jan. 2, 2008 in Burbank, Calif. The return of TV’s late-night funnymen after a two-month strike hiatus turned into a bizarre mix of picketing and presidential politics Wednesday as Republican Mike Huckabee headed for Jay Leno’s show and Democrat Hillary Clinton turned to David Letterman. Voters want something different and Huckabee is certainly different. Flap calls Iowa for Huckabee. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128620 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:34:58 +0100 1128620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128616&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6178 Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is interviewed by talk show host Jay Leno during a taping of the ‘Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ in Burbank, January 2, 2008. In a classic Christian battle: Evangelicals vs. Mormons, who will turn out? Romney says more voter turnout favors Huckabee. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128616 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:34:58 +0100 1128616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128615&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6179 Besides Judge Tuttman and the Tavares Case, Mitt Romney let more Massachusetts’ criminals out of jail. 188 convicts were let free under Mitt. And, Romney criticizes Mike Huckabee for pardons and clemencies? (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128615 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:34:58 +0100 1128615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128612&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6182 The final ARG Iowa poll is out: Huckabee 29 Romney 24 Thompson 13 McCain 11 Giuliani 8 Paul 6 And, the latest poll out of Michigan has MCCain leading favorite son Romney with Huckabee and Giuliani close behind. A loss tonight in Iowa may be the beginning of the end of the Romney campaign. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128612 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:34:58 +0100 1128612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128607&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6187 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuk3tJK8v2c The spiked ad DID play a few times in Iowa. Was it KILLED because it is misleading or because Huckabee had a change of heart? (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128607 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:34:58 +0100 1128607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128606&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6188 Iowa Insider Advanatge Poll: Huckabee: 30% Romney 24% Thompson 11% McCain 11% Paul 7% Giuliani 5% Looks like Huckabee is pulling away from the field. This is the second poll today with Huckabee winning. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128606 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:34:58 +0100 1128606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126127&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6151 Anthony Circosta, a combat medic in Iraq, was promoted to first lieutenant and awarded a Bronze Star. Mike Huckabee with the help of the Boston Globe asks who would you want as President to make a clemency or pardon decision? Huckabee’s point is clear: Romney is so hardhearted and politically calculating that he would deny a deserving veteran a chance to improve his life just because “he wanted to brag that he never, ever gave out a pardon” when he ran for president. This story is touching and the point is made. Flap would choose Mike Huckabee with all of his “conservative” failings because Huckabee is REAL and Mitt Romney is NOT. Mitt Romney is for Mitt Romney (a sanctimonious hard-ass) and is a Road to Nowhere for the GOP. Previous: Mike Huckabee Watch: Chuc... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126127 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:38:14 +0100 1126127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126124&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6154 Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee (L) talks with actor Chuck Norris during a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa, January 1, 2008. Why leave frigid Iowa for the 70 degree cozy confines of beautiful downtown Burbank, California on the eve of the Iowa Caucus? The Tonight show with Jay Leno. What is good for California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is good for the Huck. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126124 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:38:14 +0100 1126124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126123&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6155 Rudh Limbaugh is returning to the air a day early. A day before the Iowa Caucus. When we last left the Limbaugh Show, Mike Huckabee was the blunt end of conservative criticism by El Rushbo. Tune in at 12 PM EST. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126123 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:38:14 +0100 1126123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126122&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6156 What a photo from Matt Drudge. Flap has met Ed Rollins, Mike Huckabee’s campaign guy and he would not want to be in a bar fight with the fellow. Remember he ran Reagan’s re-election campaign. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126122 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:38:14 +0100 1126122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126119&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6159 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oWuCQ7g8m8 The latest web ad from the Romney campaign. Flap somehow thinks that voters are tiring of Romney’s nasty and juvenile attacks. How do you spell backfire? (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126119 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:38:14 +0100 1126119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126117&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6161 El Rushbo speculates on a MSM plot to nominate Mike Huckabee to “destroy the Christian Right once and for all.” Then, Rush goes on to bag against John McCain: Rush hit McCain, saying “Would you think a conservative would support amnesty? Would you think a conservative would agree with the ACLU on interrogation techniques used on terrorists? Would you think a conservative would vote against the Bush tax cuts? I’ve just described the positions of John McCain.” So, is Rush endorsing whoever is left? (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126117 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:38:14 +0100 1126117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126115&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6163 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRnSx9rBgcw Mike Huckabee did NOT cut crime and taxes as Arkansas Governor. The truth is that violent crime was higher at the end of his term than when he took office, and he raised taxes more than he cut them. This ad will come back to bite Huckabee. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126115 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:38:14 +0100 1126115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126114&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6164 No surprise here: “Ladies and gentlemen, Gov. Huckabee, mighty fine man and is a great Christian, is not a conservative, he’s just not,” Limbaugh said. “If you look at his record as governor, he’s got some conservative tendencies on things but he’s certainly not the most conservative of the candidates running on the Republican side.” And, El Rusbo also went after McCain, and Rudy. So, who does that leave to pass the EIB litmus test? Thompson and Romney Please…….. Rush, you still on those pain pills? (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126114 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:38:14 +0100 1126114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126113&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6165 Republican presidential hopeful, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaks to media at a at Bettendorf Middle School in Bettendforf, Iowa, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, the last day of campaigning before the Iowa caucus. Mitt Romney in classic combative style derided Mike Huckabee’s leave of Iowa to Los Angeles (actually Burbank, California)for this afternoon’s taping of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Romney also attacked John McCain who just returned to Iowa today after campaigning in New Hamsphire for the past week. “Welcome to Iowa, senator,” Romney said, before repeating his recent criticism of McCain’s past opposition to President Bush’s tax cuts and support for last summer’s controversial immigration reform bill. (Source: FullosseousFlap's De... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126113 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:38:14 +0100 1126113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1124839&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6147 Chcuk Norris tells Romney he needs to OWN UP for his mistakes and flip-flops he has made as Governor of Massachusetts. Got that Mitt…..Previous:Mitt Romney Watch: Huckabee - A Very Confusing and Puzzling Message Mike Huckabee Watch: Huck Pulls the Plug on Negative Romney Ad in Iowa Mike Huckabee Watch: Romney Owes Me an Apology Mike Huckabee Watch: Huck Responds to Romney Negative Ads Mitt Romney Watch: Romney Accuses Huckabee of Being Soft on Meth Mike Huckabee Watch: Calls Romney Desperate and Dishonest While Defending John McCain Against Negative Romney Ads Mitt Romney Watch: New Romney TV Ad Goes Negative on Huckabee Foreign Policy; Update: Huckabee Calls Romney “Dishonest” Technorati Tags: Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee Your comments are welcome below and at My Dental Forum F... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1124839 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:31:25 +0100 1124839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1123239&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6135 *****Update: Scroll Down for News Presser Video***** Update: Romney Campaign response below Mike Huckabee and wife at Iowa News Presser Mike Huckabee in an Iowa news presser (lined with charts of anti-Romney opposition research) announced that he was not going to air a negative Romney television ad he filmed yesterday. However, among laughter of the assembled press he played the ad. Mark Halperin has a bootleg copy of the ad here. The New York Times blog calls Huckabee’s stunt a “remarkable play” - maintaining the high road while providing the oppo research for others to do the dirty work. Telling you what’s in the ad, of course, plays into Mr. Huckabee’s strategy of getting his message out — Mr. Romney is bad — while being able to say his hands are clean. He sp... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1123239 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:35:12 +0100 1123239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1123238&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6136 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNZnUf6ygcg Mike Huckabee explains his spike of negative anti-Romney campaign ad in what is now called attack ad bait-and-switch Mitt Romney in Iowa outside Bill’s pizza responds: “You know in reaction to the press conference Gov. Huckabee had today, I think that I’d note that I’m running a serious campaign, that there are serious issues that face the country at this time. I want to bring change to Washington — that’s what my campaign is about. The press conference which Gov. Huckabee had today, I think, is confusing to the people of Iowa. On the one hand, he wants to run a positive campaign; and on the other hand, he shows a negative campaign ad and hopes that people promote it and provide it to the public through the earned media. A... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1123238 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:35:12 +0100 1123238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122509&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6131 Direct mail from the Romney campaign reaching Iowa mailboxes near you. Mike Huckabee says Mitt Romney owes him an apology. Mike Huckabee told me Sunday that Mitt Romney should apologize for saying “blatantly untrue” things about him. Huckabee also said such an apology would be accepted only if Romney also admitted that he “has not been forthcoming” about his own record. Both statements came in a phone interview, after I had asked Huckabee whether he thinks he was owed an apology for negative commercials Romney has been running about him. The Money Quotes: “I didn’t draw first blood and say terrible things about Mitt,” Huckabee said. “I’m not angry. This is politics; it is the way it works. But he not only wants to make up his record, but my record.” “This is not t... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122509 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:41:58 +0100 1122509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122115&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6128 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKYSyIVVCJk Mike Huckabee on today’s Meet The Press responds to Mitt Romney’s negative TV and mail attacks Mike Huckabee today reiterated his mantra of the past few days calling Mitt Romney - DESPERATE, DISHONORBLE and DISHONEST. This time it was on a national TV show - Meet The Press. Four days before the Iowa caucuses, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on Sunday lashed out at Mitt Romney as desperate, dishonorable and dishonest — a notable change in tone that reflects signs Huckabee’s amazing insurgency has peaked. “Mitt Romney is running a very desperate and, frankly, a dishonest campaign,” Huckabee said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” in Des Moines. “If you aren’t being honest in obtaining the job, can we trust you if you get the... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122115 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:32:47 +0100 1122115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1121944&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6120 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzJDZdHD20s Mike Huckabee last night in Iowa lashed out against Mitt Romney and defended John McCain as an American hero. The comments above were in response to this negative attack ad now airing against McCain in New Hampshire: “Desperate is one thing, but when you get desperate and dishonest its not a pretty sight. But then I saw the ad he’s using against McCain in New Hampshire”, Huckabee said in front of an audience of 500. “it’s one thing to attack me…John McCain is a true, honest-to-God American hero, and we should respect and honor him for who he is.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E0G4xwDGCI Actually, Huckabee who has limited resources to go “on air” against money bags Mitt is defending HIMSELF from this similar attack ad... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1121944 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:31:36 +0100 1121944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1121942&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6122 Direct mail from the Romney campaign reaching Iowa mailboxes near you. Intentionally misleading and filled with hyperbole, you ask? You betcha……will it work? Or backfire? Most campaigns use contrast and attack pieces, why?  BECAUSE IT WORKS! Stay tuned…….. Previous: Mitt Romney Watch: Romney Hits McCain with Another Television Ad in New Hampshire Mitt Romney Watch: Romney Missed Chance to Keep Tavares Jailed John McCain Watch: McCain Responds with Negative Ad Against Mitt Romney in New Hampshire John McCain Watch: McCain Responds to Romney New Hampshire Attack Ad - Calls Romney “HYSTERICAL” Mitt Romney Watch: Is Mitt Desperate? Mitt Romney Watch: Romney Attacks McCain for Attacking Bush in 2000 Mitt Romney Watch: New TV AD Attacks McCain on Taxes and Illegal Im... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1121942 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:31:36 +0100 1121942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1120694&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6112 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpoPRA3pFjg Romney for President Campaign Ad: Ready Mitt Romney is going negative on McCain in New Hampshire and negative on Mike Huckabee in Iowa. It helps to have a large checkbook. How will Team Huckabee respond? Update: Mike Huckabee responds: Governor Huckabee took an indirect shot at his rival Mitt Romney, who has been shelling both Huckabee and John McCain with negative ads, or as the Romney campaign calls them ” contrast” ads, on both flanks. Huckabee said was asked if he planned on going “negative” to counter these ads against him. Huckabee said he didn’t plan on going negative, but wanted to show that a “positive campaign works”. However, Huck then then dropped the hammer with this phrase: ” If you are dishonest in getting the job, ... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1120694 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:37:35 +0100 1120694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1104300&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6059 Republican Presidential hopeful, former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson, gestures while speaking in Manchester, Iowa, Tuesday, Dec. 18,2007. Fred makes the call over at the Brody file. At least Fred did not use the L word like Mitt. Such name calling……. Previous: The Fire in Fred Thompson’s Belly? Technorati Tags: Fred Thompson, Mike Huckabee Your comments are welcome below and at My Dental Forum Follow Flap at Twitter (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1104300 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:03:40 +0100 1104300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1100054&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6051 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xn7uSHtkuA What Really Matters It is the time of the season and this ad plays well. Technorati Tags: Mike Huckabee Your comments are welcome below and at My Dental Forum Follow Flap at Twitter (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1100054 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:59:34 +0100 1100054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097624&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6044 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BonINhvW11I Mitt Romney on Meet the Press Today calling on Mike Huckabee to Apologize to President Bush for criticizing his foreign policy But, Mitt Romney lied again and this time to Tim Russert on Meet the Press about the National Rifle Association. The Money Quote: In answer to questions about whether he would sign an assault weapons ban, Romney said: “Just as the president said, he would have, he would have signed that bill if it came to his desk, and so would have I. And, and, and yet I also was pleased to have the support of the NRA when I ran for governor. I sought it, I seek it now. I’d love to have their support.” Later in the interview, he added the following: “I just talked about, about guns. I told you what my posi... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097624 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:33:08 +0100 1097624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097195&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6037 Chuck Norris notwithstanding, Mike Huckabee has peaked. Technorati Tags: Mike Huckabee Your comments are welcome below and at My Dental Forum Follow Flap at Twitter (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097195 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:41:45 +0100 1097195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1096109&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6032 Republican presidential hopeful and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee takes part in the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate in Johnston, Iowa, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. In a stunning reversal in the Florida GOP race, Mike Huckabee has taken the lead in the latest Rasmussen poll. For months Rudy Giuliani has owned Florida as his “firewall” against early state losses. Mike Huckabee - 27% (9%, 11-18) Mitt Romney - 23% (19%) Rudy Giuliani - 19% (27%) Fred Thompson -9% (16%) John McCain - 6% (10) Ron Paul - 4% (5%) The Huckaboom has hit Florida and if this poll is not an OUTLIER then Mayor Giuliani may need a Plan B. Some pundits have already seen the shift to an early New Hampshire push for Rudy. The GOP race is very fluid and jumbled. And, as Flap has s... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1096109 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:47:07 +0100 1096109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1094130&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6030 Republican presidential hopeful, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, responds during the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate in Johnston, Iowa, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Ron Paul is paying former Arkansas State Senator Jim Holt and former Arkansas State Representative Randy Minton $5,000 to NOT hype Ron Paul’s candidacy but trash talk Mike Huckabee in Iowa. Flap doesn’t believe that he has ever heard of direct payment by a campaign for a “NEGATIVE” surrogate attack. Or at least have the campaign admit it. Paul’s campaign said Thursday it was paying former Sen. Jim Holt and former Rep. Randy Minton about $5,000 each to go to Iowa for a series of radio interviews criticizing Huckabee’s 10 1/2 years as Arkansas governor. “We just want to make sure ... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1094130 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:08:31 +0100 1094130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1090405&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6023 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jg0ozeLZI0 NBC’s Lisa Myers investigates gifts received by former Arkansas Governor and Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee in the video above, Link for the video at NBC is here. Free eye and dental care, too? And, don’t forget the country club memberships. The gift list is here. Ethical Blindspot? More like an ETHICAL VOID….. Previous: Mike Huckabee Watch: Words Come Back to Haunt Huckabee Technorati Tags: Mike Huckabee Your comments are welcome below and at My Dental Forum Follow Flap at Twitter (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1090405 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:44:24 +0100 1090405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088671&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6020 Republican presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, comments during a press conference in Dallas, Texas, Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Flap has been discussing Mike Huckabee’s proclivity for making statements that will guarantee a 45 state loss for the GOP in next year’s Presidential race. AIDS Homosexuality Take This Nation Back for Christ Flip-Flops on illegal immigration and the Cuba Embargo But, now there are more: Gays in the Military: Asked about gays in the military, for example, he didn’t just reject the idea but added: “I believe to try to legitimize that which is inherently illegitimate would be a disgraceful act of government. I feel homosexuality is an aberrant, unnatural and sinful lifestyle, and we now know it can pose a dangerous pu... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088671 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:15:14 +0100 1088671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1087543&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6017 AIDS victim Ryan White, of Kokomo, Ind., and his mother Jeanne White enter U.S. District Court in Indianapolis, Aug. 16, 1985. Jeanne White-Ginder the teenager whose life-ending battle with AIDS in the 1980s engrossed the nation, said Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, she wants to meet with Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee over his statement 15 years ago that AIDS patients should have been isolated. Remember the comments of former Arkansas Governor and Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee during his race for the Arkansas Senate in 1992: “If the federal government is truly serious about doing something with the AIDS virus, we need to take steps that would isolate the carriers of this plague…. It is difficult to understand the public policy towards AIDS. It is the first time in the ... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1087543 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:43:40 +0100 1087543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1085545&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C50e4aN0xU Mike Huckabee in Florida today discussing his Flip-Flop on the Cuba Embargo Remember Saturday’s revelation of a previous Huckabee statement on homsexuality?: “I feel homosexuality is an aberrant, unnatural, and sinful lifestyle, and we now know it can pose a dangerous public health risk…” In a presser after his endorsement by Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio, former Arkansas Governor and Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee again discussed homsexuality. After the endorsement, reporters barraged Huckabee with questions regarding his opinion on homosexuality. “Let’s understand what sin means — sin means missing the mark,” he responded. “Missing the mark can mean missing the mark in any area. We’ve ... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1085545 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:29:15 +0100 1085545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1084164&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyxWxCVQCQY Flap has to agree with Mark Halperin in that when necessary, former Arkansas Governor and Presidential candidate Huckabee simply acknowledges and repudiates his past statements and says he’s changed his views. Look at this past weekend: Illegal immigration as depicted in the video above Homosexuality and AIDS Quarantine Cuba Embargo Campaigning in Miami Monday with powerful Cuban American leaders, Mike Huckabee made this promise: “As president, I commit that we would veto any legislation that would lift the embargo that is currently in place, because we must keep that pressure on.” But that hard-line position on Cuba is an about-face for the former Arkansas governor. In 2002, then-Gov. Huckabee wrote President Bush urging him ... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1084164 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:37:06 +0100 1084164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1082042&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3agJ-DucM4I Mike Huckabee today on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace Remember the statements from yesterday. A suitable explanation from a future President? Huckabee finessed his answer and never did answer nor refute his out of the mainstream statements on homosexuality being an “aberrant, unnatural, and sinful lifestyle.” The comments about Kimberly Bergalis were factually incorrect as Flap pointed out yesterday. Mike Huckabee did nothing to relieve the fear that he is simply “UNELECTABLE” in a general election contest. Previous: Mike Huckabee Watch: AIDS and Homosexual Statements Plague Huckabee? ; Update: Huckabee Responds Michael Ramirez on Evangelical Christian Vs. Mormon in the GOP Mike Huckabee Watch: Huckabee Opens Up Comman... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1082042 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:59:14 +0100 1082042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1081491&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6005 *****Scroll Down for Updates***** Statements about AIDS and homosexuality from Arkansas Governor and Presidential contender Mike Huckabee have surfaced that may implode his booming Presidential campaign: “I feel homosexuality is an aberrant, unnatural, and sinful lifestyle, and we now know it can pose a dangerous public health risk…” With regards to federal funding for AIDS research, Huckabee wrote: “In light of the extraordinary funds already being given for AIDS research, it does not seem that additional federal spending can be justified….” “An alternative would be to request that multimillionaire celebrities, such as Elizabeth Taylor, Madonna and others who are pushing for more AIDS funding be encouraged to give out of their own personal ... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1081491 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:43:59 +0100 1081491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1080323&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6003 The Mike Huckabee (Southern Baptist Minister) vs. Mitt Romney (Mormon) fight is threatening to tear the GOP apart. And by Huckabee’s own logic, since he is not running for head of a theological college, what is he doing proclaiming himself a “Christian leader” in an ad promoting himself for president? Answer: Having the issue every which way. Seeming to take the high road of tolerance by refusing to declare Mormonism a cult, indeed declaring himself above the issue — yet clearly playing to that prejudice by leaving the question ambiguous, while making sure everyone knows that he, for one, is a “Christian leader. Should Mike Huckabee prevail by using his Evangelical Christian beliefs to win enough GOP delegates to either WIN or BROKER the September 2008 Nationa... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1080323 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:12:56 +0100 1080323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1079683&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6002 Republican presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, in Bluffton, S.C. Is it OVER in Iowa? Mike Huckabee - 39% (6%, September 26-27) Mitt Romney - 17% (25%) Rudy Giuliani - 9% (15%) Fred Thompson - 10% (16%) John McCain - 6% (7%) This poll was conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International from December 5-6. A commanding lead for Mike Huckabee with less than a month to go. Can Mitt Romney who has already spent over $7 million in Iowa make a comeback? But, the sample size(GOP likely caucus goers) of this poll is small. This poll might be an OUTLIER and Huckabee’s lead may not be as large. Yet……. Will Mitt Romney gamble and go negative on Huck in Iowa? Or concede and use New Hampshire as his “FIREW... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1079683 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:53:28 +0100 1079683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1076185&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5998 Fred Thompson’s latest Iowa campaign mail attacks Mike Huckabee as a tax raiser ala another former Arkansas Governor, Bill Clinton. Will this contrast piece derail the Huckaboom? But, is anyone still listening to Fred? Stay tuned…… Previous: Fred Thompson Slaps Mitt Romney in Latest Campaign Ad?; Update: Fred Slaps Mike Huckabee Too Fred Thompson Watch: National Right To Life Committee to Endorse Thompson Technorati Tags: Fred Thompson Your comments are welcome below and at My Dental Forum Follow Flap at Twitter (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1076185 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:18:30 +0100 1076185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1074898&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5996 U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee greets an Iowan during a campaign stop in Newton, Iowa, December 4, 2007. With former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee rising in the Presidential polls more scrutiny of his political record is given. Is Mike Huckabee too SOFT on crime and criminals? There is evidence that points to a YES conclusion. If you’re wondering how Gov. Huckabee’s hundreds of clemencies compare with neighboring states, get ready for a shocker. Huckabee leads the pack. He has issued more commutations and pardons than all of the six neighboring states combined. Then, there is the case of Wayne DuMond. More on Huckabee’s direct role in the parole of Wayne Dumond is here and a victim of the rapist Dumond has come forwar... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1074898 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:40:39 +0100 1074898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1070175&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5983 Huckaboom is right. Mike Huckabee is now TIED with Rudy Giuliani in Rasmussen’s Daily Presidential tracking poll: Mike Huckabee - 18% Rudy Giuliani - 18% John McCain - 14% Fred Thompson - 13% Mitt Romney - 12% Ron Paul - 7% Results for the Presidential Tracking Poll are obtained through nightly telephone interviews and reported on a four-day rolling average basis. Next update scheduled for Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. So, what has happened in the GOP Presidential race? Rudy Giuliani’s collapse? Mike Huckabee’s Boom? John McCain’s Comeback? All of the above? Last week was a poor one for Mayor Giuliani. The re-emergence of personal ethical lapses reminded GOP voters of potential character challenges in the general election. Rudy also performed poorl... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1070175 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:47:55 +0100 1070175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1070174&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5984 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP0g4T-Egqk Mike Huckabee today at Pastors and Pews Conference in Des Moines, Iowa As Mike Huckabee booms into the first tier, scrutiny of his stand on the issues begins. After the Iowa poll showed that Republican voters like him but found him much less “presidential” and “electable” than Romney, Huckabee sought to build his foreign policy credentials, meeting with a group of retired generals who are in Des Moines to urge the 2008 candidates to commit to opposing torture. After the meeting, Huckabee joined Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in declaring his opposition to the interrogation procedure known as “waterboarding,” and said he would support closing the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a contrast with the oth... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1070174 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:47:55 +0100 1070174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1070173&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5985 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtmEzBuAvsk It WAS inevitable and did not take long for a discussion of Mike Huckabee’s record as Arkansas Governor and an ANONYMOUS attack to surface like this flier that was slipped under the door of reporters in Iowa overnight: By the way, anyone associated with GOP politics or has attended a GOP convention is well acquainted with the flier under the door over night. Is this a dirty trick? More like standard operating procedure in GOP primary politics. Stay tuned…… Previous: Mike Huckabee Watch: Opposes GITMO and Waterboarding Mike Huckabee Watch: Huckabee Tied with Giuliani for GOP National Poll Lead in Latest Rasmussen National GOP Poll Mike Huckabee Watch: HUCKABOOM Mike Huckabee Watch: Huckabee to Address Iowa Pastors Mike Huckabee... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1070173 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:47:55 +0100 1070173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1067692&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5975 Republican presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, signs autographs at a campaign stop in Manchester, N.H. Saturday, Dec.1, 2007. As Mitt Romney heads to Texas to deliver his “MORMON FAITH” speech Thursday, Mike Huckabee is addressing Pastors in Iowa tomorrow. Another trump by Huckabee over the Romney campaign in Iowa. And, this is an event that money cannot buy. Today or tomorrow, Huckabee is a featured guest at the latest pastor briefing of the “Iowa Renewal Project,” which aims, in the words of an e-mail Don Wildmon sent to pastors, to “encourage pastors and their congregations to take a stand for morality in their daily lives.” Don Wildmon, is, of course, the president of the American Family Association, one of the Project’s... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1067692 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:37:31 +0100 1067692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1067690&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5978 Mike Huckabee is a booming. Look at the latest Rasmussen Daily Presidential tracking poll: Rudy Giuliani 20% Mike Huckabee 17% Fred Thompson 14% John McCain 13% Mitt Romney 11% Ron Paul 7% Daily tracking results are from survey interviews conducted over four days ending last night. Each update includes approximately 750 Likely Democratic Primary Voters and 600 Likely Republican Primary Voters. Margin of sampling error for each is +/- 4 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. And, look at this: Not only that, new polling data released today shows that Huckabee has pulled to within a single percentage point of Hillary Clinton in a general election match-up. Huckabee is also a frontrunner in Iowa and essentially tied for second in New Hampshire. But, and there is a BIG B... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1067690 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:37:31 +0100 1067690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1067689&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5979 Republican presidential hopeful and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, is seen on a video screen while he speaks at a ‘North Carolina Women for Rudy’ event at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, N.C., Monday, Dec. 3, 2007. Rudy Giuliani today speaking before a “North Carolina Women for Rudy” event criticized Mike Huckabee over his “fair tax” proposal. Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani criticized the “fair tax” proposal of rival candidate Mike Huckabee on Monday, saying it could hurt home buyers. The former New York City mayor cited the struggling U.S. housing market as a reason to avoid the plan, which would eliminate all taxes on income and investments in favor of a hefty federal sales tax. “I think there ar... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1067689 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:37:31 +0100 1067689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1064562&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5970 Republican presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, second from right, pauses during a campaign stop in Bedford, N.H. Saturday, Dec.1, 2007. The latest Des Moines Register Iowa Poll has been released and Mike Huckabee is now leading. Mike Huckabee - 29% (12%, 10-1 thru 10-3) Mitt Romney - 24% (29%) Rudy Giuliani - 13% (11%) Fred Thompson - 9% (18%) John McCain - 7% (7%) Ron Paul - 7% (4%) The new Iowa Poll, conducted over four days last week, has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.4 percentage points. Mike Huckabee has SURGED in Iowa while Romney and Thompson have declined. Romney who has spent over $7 million in Iowa is now losing in a state he has led for weeks/months. Watch for the negative ads against Huckabee to accelerate. But, will such ads be effecti... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1064562 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:44:54 +0100 1064562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1062760&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5960 Republican Presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, left, looks on as actor Chuck Norris, right, answers a reporter’s question during a lunch with journalists in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007. Three ARG polls for this Friday morning in “early states” demonstrate the momentum. Huck-Mentum, moving Mike Huckabee forward in the GOP Presidential race. Iowa: Mitt Romney - 28% (26%, 11-10 thru 11-14) Mike Huckabee - 27% (24%) Fred Thompson - 14% (10%) Rudy Giuliani - 9% (11%) John McCain - 9% (10%) Ron Paul - 3% (3%) Undecided - 9% (13%) Sample Size: 600 completed telephone interviews among a random sample of likely Republican caucus goers living in Iowa (512 Republicans and 88 no party (independent) voters). Sample Dates: November 26-29, 200... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1062760 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:30:48 +0100 1062760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1057273&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5949 *****Scroll Down for Updates*****  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjtGgfhKIvo Mike Huckabee’s latest campaign ad now airing in Iowa Is it too late for Mitt Romney to address the “MORMON” issue? Orin Hatch, the Mormon GOP Senator of Utah thinks it is time for Mitt Romney to declare his independence from the Latter Day Saints Church. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney probably should give a speech to declare he’s not a captive of the Mormon church, Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch said Tuesday. “There’s a concern that his religious beliefs might interfere with serving all people. There’s no question they do not,” said Hatch, also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “He needs to put that problem to bed.” ... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1057273 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:47:08 +0100 1057273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1057272&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5950 Presidential hopeful and former Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee, left, and his wife Janet Huckabee, address supporters during a campaign stop at the Spartanburg Gun Club in Pacolet, S.C., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007. Huckabee is rising from a little-known Arkansas governor to a serious contender for the Republican presidential nomination and so, too, are the number of inquiries he’s facing over his ethical lapses, tax increases and unwavering support for a rapist, later convicted of killing a Missouri woman. Is Mike Huckabee the NEW frontrunner in Iowa? The latest Rasmussen Poll: Mike Huckabee - 28% Mitt Romney - 25% Rudy Giuliani - 12% Fred Thompson - 11% Ron Paul - 5% John McCain - 4% Tom Tancredo -4% Duncan Hunter - 1% Holy Smokes, Batman, Mike Huckabee now leads in Io... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1057272 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:47:08 +0100 1057272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1054770&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5943 Presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, right, talks with Elizabeth Saunders as he prepares to shoot skeet during a campaign stop at the Spartanburg Gun Club in Pacolet, S.C., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007. First read is reporting the latest Iowa Poll: Mike Huckabee - 24% (19%, 11/9-11/12) Mitt Romney - 26% (30%) Rudy Giuliani - 14% (12%) Fred Thompson - 10% (11%) John McCain - 7% (7%) The poll was conducted from Nov. 23 to 25 with a sample size of 600 likely caucus goers from each party and has a margin of error of +/- 4.5%. Stay tuned….. Previous: Mike Huckabee Targets Iowa Christians - Plays Mormon Card? Mitt Romney Slip Sliding Away to Mike Huckabee in Iowa Mike Huckabee a Threat to Mitt Romney in Iowa? Technorati Tags: Micke Huckabee, Mitt Romney (Source: Ful... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1054770 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:41:03 +0100 1054770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1054769&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5944 Republican presidential hopeful, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, waves as he marches in the annual Holiday Parade in Salem, N.H., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007. Rudy Giuliani continues a commanding lead in Florida but in an interesting development former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has climbed into second place. Rudy - 26% Mike Huckabee - 17% John McCain - 13% Mitt Romney -12% Fred Thompson - 9% Ron Paul - 3% Duncan Hunter - 1% Tom Tancredo - 1% Undecided - 18% Without a doubt this is excellent news for the Mayor. The two candidates which conventional wisdom has selected as potential threats to Hizzoner in Florida are dropping in the polls. With Mitt Romney’s apparent collapse from an overwhelming lead in Iowa and Fred Thompson’s lack of polling support in ... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1054769 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:41:03 +0100 1054769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1051201&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5937 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjtGgfhKIvo Mike Huckabee discusses what he believes in this new ad. The Iowa television airwaves are heating up with the latest Mike Huckabee ad: “Believe”. This ad targets Iowa Christian GOP voters: The ad, titled “Believe,” goes up today in the early nominating state. In it, Mr. Huckabee uses his speech at the October Values Voters Summit to spotlight his anti-abortion position and his strength as a Christian leader. “I don’t have to wake up every day wondering, ‘What do I need to believe?’” he says. Marc Ambinder suggests that Huckabee is PLAYING THE MORMON CARD: Is Huckabee playing the Mormon card, even unwittingly? Hard to say. His campaign says absolutely not. And intent matters, of course. But this being a postmodern politi... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1051201 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:39:49 +0100 1051201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1040029&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5912 Senate Judiciary Committee members, Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa., right, and Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., left, talk on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, prior to the start of the committee’s markup hearing on the nomination of Attorney General nominee Michael Mukasey. Talk about conventional wisdom: Mitt Romney Mike Huckabee Rudy Giuliani California has five times the number of delegates as Iowa and has an election not an arcane caucus system. Good grief, the national GOP has to change the method of selecting Presidential nominees. Technorati Tags: Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Rudy Giuliani (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1040029 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:36:38 +0100 1040029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1030090&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5891 Arkansas Governor and 2008 Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee speaks at the Washington Briefing/Values Voter Summit, an evangelical Christian conference, in October, in Washington, DC. Partly by exploiting discontent among Christian conservatives with the Republican field, Huckabee has powered into second place in polls in Iowa, 65 days before the state’s crucial caucuses. Is Mike Huckabee a “PLAYER” in the Iowa Presidential Causcus race? Two polls released the last few days say YES. First is today’s ARG Poll: Iowa Likely Republican Caucus Goers Nov 10-14 Giuliani 11% Huckabee 24% Hunter 1% Keyes - McCain 10% Paul 3% Romney 26% Tancredo 1% Thompson 11% Undecided 13% In the ARG poll Huckabee is clearly within striking distanc... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1030090 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:43:49 +0100 1030090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1019319&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5876 Republican presidential hopeful and former Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks at the Livestrong Presidential Cancer Forum at the US Cellular Center, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in August. Partly by exploiting discontent among Christian conservatives with the Republican field, Huckabee, a witty former Arkansas governor, has powered into second place in polls in Iowa, 65 days before the state’s crucial caucuses. Obviously, he may be a bigger threat than the polls apparently demonstrate. Why else would Mitt Romney biographer, Hugh Hewitt, write this screed: A vote for Huckabee is a vote for Giuliani. (1)Governor Huckabee’s record in Arkansas isn’t conservative on crucial issues like personnel and taxes, and/or (2)Governor Huckabee cannot possibly win the nomination so an endorsement or vo... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1019319 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:40:27 +0100 1019319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1017605&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5868 It is rumored that within the next ten days, Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family will endorse Southern Baptist minister and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee for President. An influential social conservative Evangelical leader of the Christian RIGHT, Dobson has previously ruled out supporting Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Fred Thompson. Now, with Mike Huckabee rising in the polls nationally and especially in Iowa is Dobson ready to jump on his political bandwagon? But, Huckabee’s campaign is woefully underfunded. Will Dobson’s support be enough to put Huckabee in the top tier, despite the money shortfall? So, who wins? Huckabee and Giuliani (divides the social conservative vote in Iowa and South Carolina - delivers 3rd place in Iowa) Who loses? Mitt Romney who has ACT... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1017605 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:47:42 +0100 1017605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1017604&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5869 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO-flytX2HQ Did former Arkansas Governor and GOP Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee FIB about raising taxes while governor? Apparently so. Will the Club for Growth put their money where their mouth is and run ads in Iowa? And, will this hurt Huckabee? Stay tuned…… Technorati Tags: Micke Huckabee, Club for Growth (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1017604 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:47:42 +0100 1017604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=845671&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5530 Republican presidential candidates former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) pose for photographers before their debate at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire September 5, 2007. Winners: John McCain reasserted himself in tonight’s debate as an experienced politician. Remember McCain beat George W Bush in New Hampshire in 2000. Rudy held his own (despite Fox’s Frank Lunz’s New Hampshire focus groups) made NO errors and looked Presidential. He remains the national frontrunner. There is NO DOUBT that Rudy has the executive leadership that will keep America SAFE. Mike Huckabee schooled Ron Paul on the Iraq War and American resolve. Losers: Mitt Romney looked befuddled and indecisiv... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=845671 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:49:51 +0100 845671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=799187&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5416 Republican presidential hopefuls, from left, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.; former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani; former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee; Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif.; Sen. Sam Brownback R-Kan.; former secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson; former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney; former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore; Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo.; and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas; are seen during the Republican debate at the University of South Carolina’s Koger Center for the Arts, in Columbia, S.C. Richard Baehr over at Real Clear Politics makes the case for a Giuliani - Huckabee ticket: On the GOP side, assuming the nominee is Rudy Giuliani, he could improve his appeal to social conservatives and Southerners by picking for his VP nominee a candidate such as Mike Huckabee... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=799187 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:01:20 +0100 799187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=793912&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5403 Presidential hopeful and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, second from left, plays with his band, Capital Offense as an Elvis Impersonator from Duncan Hunter’s campaign helps out with a rendition of Johnny-Be-Good at the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa, Saturday, Aug 11, 2007. The Ames Iowa Straw Poll is over and 14,203 ballots were cast. [...] (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=793912 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:27:59 +0100 793912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=586653&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D4868 LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE Chuck Todd and Mark Murray over at MSNBC have a good set of links for a pre-debate read: The AP previews tonight’s debate: “Giuliani, McCain and Romney all kept their public campaign schedules relatively light over the past few days, opting to spend as much time as possible huddling with aides [...] (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=586653 Fri, 04 May 2007 02:59:17 +0100 586653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=586651&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D4870 Top L-R) Republican prsidential candidates, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Sen John McCain from Arizona, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Sen. Sam Brownback from Kansas, former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore, (Bottom L-R) Rep. Duncan Hunter from California, Rep. Tom Tancredo from Colorado, former HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and [...] (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=586651 Fri, 04 May 2007 02:59:17 +0100 586651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=586650&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D4871 Flap has arrived at the Mayor’s Simi Valley Debate Event: Let the debate begin…….. The candidates are engaging in some pre-debate banter on the stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. 5:00 Televison coverage on MSNBC begins with footage of President Ronald Reagan and Chris Mathews narration of footage. 5:00 Chris Matthews introduces Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Nancy Reagan 5:02 [...] (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=586650 Fri, 04 May 2007 02:59:17 +0100 586650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=545063&cid=t_169417_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D4767 Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee plays with his band Capitol Offense following the Republican party of Iowa’s Abraham Lincoln Unity Dinner, Saturday, April 14, 2007, in Des Moines, Iowa. An 11th Commandment WARNING to Mike Huckabee, Jim Gilmore, Tom Tancredo: KNOCK IT OFF Stick to the issues or get out of the race. Technorati Tags: MikeHuckabee, JimGilmore, TomTancredo, President2008 (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=545063 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:49:03 +0100 545063