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Huck Showing Keeps McCain Looking to Right

Huck plods on in hopes of pulling McCain right

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 13, 2008 6:54 AM CST

(Newser) – In his victory speech after sweeping the three Potomic primaries last night, John McCain had one eye on Barack Obama, and one on Mike Huckabee, who continued to harry the frontrunner with a strong showing in conservative and evangelical strongholds in Virginia. Huckabee stalwarts know their man doesn't have a real shot at the GOP nomination, USA Today observes, but are using their votes to keep the pressure on McCain for as long as possible.

"The one chance we have to send a message that he needs to accommodate conservatives," said holdout Paul Weyrich a former Romney supporter. McCain's camp is moving forward with its "party unity efforts," as Huckabee doggedly moves on to Wisconsin, which holds its primary next week. "What I don't know is, will he be able to energize the base of the party?" Huckabee wondered about the presumptive nominee.

Republican presidential hopeful former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee prepares for a television interview after watching election results in Little Rock, Ark., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston) (Associated Press)

Republican presidential hopeful, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks to supporters at his Virginia Primary watch headquarters in Alexandria, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Associated Press)

Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., greets supporters following primaries in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/J.... (Associated Press)

Republican presidential hopeful, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Sen. John Warner, R-Va., arrive on stage at at his Virginia Primary watch headquarters in Alexandria,Va. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Gerald... (Associated Press)

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