Huckabee has reached 17% in the national polls, 2nd place overall, and is now winning Iowa. He is no longer the unknown candidate, he will soon face serious scrutiny, and will need to be strong to carry his (potential) win in Iowa further, due to the lack of organization.
My question is, what problems does he face as a candidate for the nomination?
I feel that the most defining challenge will be whether or not his evangelical followers will be a base to grow from, or a ceiling. Will he be able to format his strong values to appeal to more diverse people?
This is intended for serious debate among Huck supporters or intelligent contributors.
2007-12-02 16:31:54 · 10 answers · asked by MacGyver 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
He's been clear in debates to say that God was involved in creation, but does not specify the interpretation of "6000" years.
Perhaps some serious political opinions?
2007-12-02 17:34:23 · update #1
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_2008__1/daily_presidential_tracking_polling_history
2007-12-02 20:43:49 · update #2
I think his problems with the conservative base will be a) very weak stance on illegal immigration. He needs to come up with some ideas of controlling the borders that do NOT include any form of amnesty. b) Taxes. From what I understand he's got a problem with a history of raising taxes in his home state.
I really hope he addresses these issues. I want someone I can get excited about supporting!
2007-12-02 16:48:49 · answer #1 · answered by Cinner 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Huckabee will have to defend his record in Arkansas as governor- which is not too sterling.
1. He was investigated more than once for ethics violations as they related to campaign contribution and gifts in office.
2. He had a contentious relationship with the press
3. He raised the taxes in Arkansas several times to support government programs especially AR Kids First, which he was very proud of.
4. He is weak on immigration
5. He governed as a moderate to liberal but not as a conservative
2007-12-02 16:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jackie Oh! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-13 08:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are asking for trouble if you vote for Huckabee. He is a walking contradiction. If the US were a secular country i think he would work, but seeing as we are a world power and the decisions that we make affect so many other countries, because of his religious beliefs, i seriously doubt he could make objective and correct choices within his policies. He comes up well short of being the complete Presidential package.
2007-12-02 18:11:33 · answer #4 · answered by batfood1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
-He pardoned a convicted rapist
-He has a record of tax hikes (an estimated 500 million)
-He favors amnesty for illegal immigrants (including supporting a measure to give them drivers licenses)
-He was under investigation for ethics violations
-He stated he would go to war with Iran without the consent of Congress
-He wants us to invest social security into Wall Street
-His fair tax proposal actually raises taxes for the middle class
-If elected he will increase government spending
2007-12-03 00:31:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are very few intelligent contributors who still believe the world is seven thousand years old and flat. The rest of us are too busy laughing to get involved.
2007-12-02 17:17:11 · answer #6 · answered by sSuper critic 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Please let us know of these "Polls" that he is in 2nd place overall, and is now winning Iowa.
I have only seen that he is winning in three of the six polls in Iowa and there all in the statistical margin so technical he is tied with Mitt Romney in Iowa.
National polls: I have only seen one poll that shows him in first place. He is in fifth overall. Please give us a link to back your claims. (Like mine below)
2007-12-02 19:02:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He already has quite a bit of support outside the evangelical base (he only has 48% of them currently supporting him). A lot of Independents, such as myself, rally behind him because of his support of FairTax.
2007-12-02 16:48:23 · answer #8 · answered by TBEau 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
His belief in bible inerrancy. To reject modern science on the basis of 2000 year old superstition will not sit with most American voters.
Oh - and if the only guy you can find to endorse your candidature is Chuck Norris - that is a liability too.
2007-12-02 16:43:48 · answer #9 · answered by Sageandscholar 7 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Very weak on taxes
Very weak on spending
Very weak on Immagration
Very Weak in limmited government
Politcally he is Hillary Clinton that supports the war.
He is morally differnt but politically similar to Hillary and Barack
2007-12-02 16:37:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 6⤋