Mike Huckabee does the unthinkable

Slimdust

— he wishes early voters "Merry Christmas."

Wearing a red sweater and standing before a glowing Christmas tree as "Silent Night" plays in the background, the former Arkansas governor asks viewers if they're "about worn out of all the television commercials you've been seeing, mostly about politics."

Behind Huckabee appears to be a white cross, which may be intersecting shelf lines or a window pane, and slowly moves to the right on the screen until it's behind his head.


"At this time of year, sometimes it's nice to pull aside from all of that and remember that what really matters is the celebration of the birth of Christ," says the ordained Baptist minister, who has been riding a wave of evangelical support with his open religious appeals.

"I hope you and your family have a magnificent Christmas season. God bless you and Merry Christmas."


Meanwhile, Romney launched a new TV ad yesterday slamming Huckabee, the ex-Arkansas governor, for commuting the sentences of 1,033 criminals - including 12 convicted murderers. "Huckabee granted more clemencies than the previous three governors combined," says the 30-second Romney attack ad.

"The difference between us is that I did something he never had to do. I carried out the death penalty 16 times, more than any other governor in my state's history," Huckabee told reporters in Los Angeles before attending a Beverly Hills fundraiser. "That's hardly soft on crime when you make that tough decision and actually carry it out."

Romney's state of Massachusetts does not have capital punishment.

Not surprisingly, he sounded Monday as if he wanted to declare a holiday truce among the Republican presidential contenders.

"I think the country could use a little good will and peace on earth a little more than they can some tit for tat in the political arena," Huckabee said.

If you wanna see the video, here is the link. Mike Huckabee for President - Blogs - "What Really Matters"

Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

Like I have said before, I think he is blatantly going for the evangelical vote.

I don't like it.

I'm a good old rebel, now that's just what I am.
I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.

Slimdust

idk i think he was being genuine. And I think he really is genuine.

Yes, he is probably milking it a little bit to get those votes, but Its not like he isnt really a christian. What is he suppose to do, not mention God because he is running for President?

Blitzkrieg

Administrator

He was going to get a lot of those to begin with.. After all, he's the only candidate with a degree in theology.

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

I don't like how he forces his religion on to me. It's not right

/sues for mental damages

Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

He makes it seem like he is the only christian candidate when he is not.

Other candidates don't have to brandish their religion. They take their relationship with God personal and don't have to go broadcasting all over the place.

I'm a good old rebel, now that's just what I am.
I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.

Joe Cool

Administrator

Why is it unthinkable to wish some Merry Christmas?

It's weird nowadays if thats a shock for someone to do

Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

Not many politicians say "Merry Christmas".

Most are PC and say "Happy Holidays", or "Season Greetings".

I'm a good old rebel, now that's just what I am.
I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.

Joe Cool

Administrator

Then most politicians are lacking in sensical correctness.

Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

That is why I say our country is far too PC these days.

I'm a good old rebel, now that's just what I am.
I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.