Is Iowa caucus winner Mike Huckabee at top of McCain’s Veep list? May 14, 2008
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Image via WikipediaFrom U.S. News & World Report:
Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and defeated contender for the GOP presidential nomination, is currently at the top of John McCain’s short list for a running mate. At least that’s the word from a top McCain fundraiser and longtime Republican moneyman who has spoken to McCain’s inner circle. The fundraiser is less than thrilled with the idea of Huckabee as the vice presidential nominee, and many economic conservatives–turned off by the populist tone of Huckabee’s campaign and his tax record as governor–are likely to share that marked lack of enthusiasm. But here is the logic of picking Huckabee…
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Mike Huckabee tells Newsmax he has no idea where U.S. News & World Report got its information that he's at the top of the list of John McCain's possible running mates. Hear his response to the question, “Would he accept?” He says McCain needs to give some “straight talk” to conservatives to ease their fears. About climate change, he says it's a two-sided issue. He also expresses sympathy for Barack Obama with the Rev. Wright controversy.