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Mike to Mitt: So Sorry About Mormon Jab

Candidates make nice; Romney accepts apology

By Colleen Barry,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 13, 2007 4:47 AM CST

(Newser) – Surging GOP candidate Mike Huckabee apologized to Mitt Romney yesterday for having asked a reporter if Mormons believed that Jesus and the Devil are brothers. Huckabee said he apologized after the Republican debate in Iowa, and Romney "graciously" accepted. Earlier this week Romney had slammed Huckabee, a former Baptist minister, for his statement, saying it went too far and "It's not the American way."

Huckabee claimed his remarks were taken out of context and were meant to illustrate his unwillingness to answer questions about Mormonism, about which he admits he knows little. He also said a candidate's religion should not be a factor in a campaign. "I told him
face-to-face, I don't think your being a Mormon ought to make you more or less qualified for being a president," said Huckabee.

Republican presidential hopeful, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks in this Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 file photo, in Davie, Fla. Rudy Giuliani, Fred Thompson, John McCain and Mike Huckabee are struggling to determine the best approach for taking down Romney and elevating themselves two months before voting begins. (AP Photo/Wilfredo...
Republican presidential hopeful, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks in this Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 file photo, in Davie, Fla. Rudy Giuliani, Fred Thompson, John McCain and Mike Huckabee are struggling...   (Associated Press)
Republican presidential hopefuls, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, right, interact during the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate in Johnston, Iowa, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Republican presidential hopefuls, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, right, interact during the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate in Johnston,...   (Associated Press)
Republican presidential hopeful former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney talks with fellow presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee following the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, in Johnston, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Republican presidential hopeful former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney talks with fellow presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee following the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate,...   (Associated Press)
Republican presidential hopefuls, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, right, take part in the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate in Johnston, Iowa, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Republican presidential hopefuls, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, right, take part in the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate in Johnston, Iowa, Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
The December 17 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, December 10), 'Holy Huckabee!' looks at Republican candidate Mike Huckabee's strengths, weaknesses, and delve into how he has slowly amassed a sizeable lead over party rival Mitt Romney. The cover package also features a profile of Janet Romney who is...
The December 17 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, December 10), 'Holy Huckabee!' looks at Republican candidate Mike Huckabee's strengths, weaknesses, and delve into how he has slowly amassed a...   (Associated Press)
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