by Jason George
Six weeks after waiving the white flag in his own presidential bid, Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has announced the formation of a political action committee to help get other Republicans elected to offices across the country.
Huckabee said that his "Huck Pac" – yes, that's its federally registered name – will support candidates and "continue promoting the principles and ideas of conservative, smaller and more responsible government."
It will also be the first post-presidential-race test of just how much support Huckabee has as a non-candidate.
Huckabee chose yesterday evening – on Tax Day – to make the announcement, calling attention again to how he'd like to replace the IRS and income taxes with the Fair Tax, a national sales tax.
Out of the gate, Huckabee named three candidates he wants his supporters to lend their loyalty to: Bob Clegg, who is running for a New Hampshire congressional seat, as well as Congressman John Linder (R-GA) and Arkansas State Sen. Gilbert Baker, who are both running for re-election.
If that list seems a bit random, here's one unifying theme...
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Comments
I think they should call it Pac it up!
Posted by: bill "Hussein" r. | April 16, 2008 10:14 AM
The Huckster;
"continue promoting the principles and ideas of conservative, smaller and more responsible government."
You've GOT to be kidding, what a con artist;
Mike "The Huckster" Huckabee
http://mikeyhuckabee.blogspot.com/
Mike Huckabee's Skeleton Closet
http://www.realchange.org/huckabee.htm
"Huckabee chose yesterday evening – on Tax Day – to make the announcement, calling attention again to how he'd like to replace the IRS and income taxes with the Fair Tax, a national sales tax."
Fair v. Flat Tax Plans Which is better? ( When page opens click on the words “Fair v. Flat” and the video clip will start. )
http://tinyurl.com/28tvtx
Posted by: Winghunter | April 16, 2008 11:00 AM
*** BREAKING NEWS ***
A U.S. News report released on April 16, 2008 puts Ronald Reagan, Teddy Roosevelt and Mike Huckabee on the same level.
"John McCain's big economic speech today was sort of one part Ronald Reagan (cut taxes, cut spending), one part Mike Huckabee (help for workers; Main Street is as important as Wall Street), and one part Teddy Roosevelt (criticism of "reckless CEOs and speculators").
Huckabee's rapid rise in the Presidential race is capturing the hearts and minds millions of ordinary people all around America.
To be achieve this prestigous level so soon with history's greatest U.S. Presidents in such a remarkable short time period is an outstanding accomplishment for Mike Huckabee.
The alliance between McCain and Huckabee 08 ticket has offically begun. Huckabee's new PAC web site to promote McCain. And McCain calling Wall Street "greedy", was Mike's central theme of those on Main Street vs Wall Street.
The alliance between these two Honorable men started back in December when they worked together to force Romney out of the picture.
McCain will be announcing Huckabee as his VP running mate in the next few months. With McCain's military background, he holds dear to the code of Honor and Integrity which Huckabee displayed during the campaigns.
Posted by: Giant Robot | April 16, 2008 10:24 PM
I'm not surprised Huckabee would choose to help those that supported him. That fact alone means they share similar views. I hope HuckPAC is successful in its "mission." With the way the Dems are dividing the country with racist bigotry again; McCain might have a chance to win. (if he chooses the right running mate)
Huckabee has a lot of grassroots support. Even many liberals agree Huckabee is likable. A McCain/Huckabee ticket could be the dream team for the middle class.
Posted by: Just Me | April 17, 2008 1:36 PM