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Mike Huckabee stories: 210 news summaries

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'SNL' Regains Its Political Mojo

Clinton joins the resurgence

Mar 3, 08 7:45 AM CST
(Newser) - Hillary Clinton's appearance on "Saturday Night Live" confirms not just that the show is back from the writers' strike, writes Matt Roush in TV Guide, but back "smack dab in the center of today’s political dialogue." The sight of Clinton and identically dressed alter ego Amy... More »

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Saturday Night Live • Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • Rudy Giuliani • Mike Huckabee • comedy • Tina Fey • Hollywood writers' strike • Amy Poehler • Fred Armisen • Weekend Update

Dallas Morning News Endorses Huckabee

Influential paper calls on voters to send
GOP elite a message

Mar 2, 08 4:31 PM CST
(Newser) - While acknowledging success for Mike Huckabee is "mathematically impossible," the Dallas Morning News today endorsed the ex-Arkansas governor. The editorial board praised his “good-natured approach to politics” and acknowledged that its continuing support is more symbolic than practical, calling a vote for Huckabee “a good investment... More »

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John McCain • Mike Huckabee • Republican nomination • newspaper endorsement • Texas primary • Election 2008 • conservatism • Dallas Morning News

Stumping Hazardous to Health

Stress of political races can cause overeating, premature aging

Feb 28, 08 10:36 AM CST
(Newser) - Even the presidential candidates who miss out on the White House will feel the effects of their campaigns for years to come. The mad dash to the Oval Office—speeches all day, deadline pressures, cross-country tours—puts tremendous stress on the body. Forbes takes on the low points:
  1. Sleep
... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • sleep • health • Mike Huckabee • diet • list • Ron Paul • air travel • campaign trail • fatigue • Election 2008 • health risks

McCain Steps Over Gauntlet Huckabee Throws Down

Challenger will go anywhere, do anything

Feb 26, 08 4:30 PM CST
(Newser) - Mike Huckabee wants to debate John McCain, he told a sparsely attended press conference today. Campaign finance laws may make the presumptive nominee “go completely dark between virtually now and the nomination convention,” said Huckabee, who described himself as “disappointed” at the lack of GOP debates, MSNBC... More »

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John McCain • campaign finance • Mike Huckabee • debates

3 in 4 Voters Expect Obama Nomination: Poll

Dems prefer him by 12 points in national survey

Feb 25, 08 6:03 PM CST
(Newser) - A whopping three in four US voters say the Democrats will pick Barack Obama as presidential nominee, according to a USA Today/Gallup poll released today. Expectations for the Illinois senator beat the poll's error margin for the first time and even bested John McCain's numbers over Mike Huckabee: Only 61%... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • Mike Huckabee • poll • Democratic nomination

Huck Funny Where
It Counts on SNL

Quips he's 'more of a miracle guy' than a math guy

Feb 25, 08 3:19 AM CST
(Newser) - Ok, so he's not a math guy, but GOP presidential contender Mike Huckabee proved on Saturday Night Live that he can take a ribbing as well as anyone. “Weekend Update” host Seth Meyers pointed out to Huck that even if he wins every remaining delegate, the candidate would still... More »

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Saturday Night Live • Mike Huckabee • comedy • superdelegates • Election 2008 • Seth Meyers

Huck's Wife Defends Jaunt to Vegas for Fight, Hooters

Janet Huckabee long planned to root for boxing fellow Arkansan; hotel plans changed

Feb 21, 08 1:21 PM CST
(Newser) - Janet Huckabee put on her least social conservative-friendly face last weekend, going to Las Vegas for a middleweight prizefight—and staying at the Hooters Casino Hotel. The spouse of GOP candidate Mike has fine excuses—boxer Jermain Taylor is an Arkansas favorite; the risqué lodging was an eleventh-hour booking—but... More »

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boxing • Las Vegas • Arkansas • Mike Huckabee • casino • Hooters • Janet Huckabee • Jermain Taylor • Hooters Casino Hotel • prizefight

UPDATED

McCain Wins in Wisconsin, Washington State

He racks up two more victories, warns against 'empty call for change'

Feb 19, 08 10:40 PM CST
(Newser) - John McCain racked up decisive wins over Mike Huckabee in Wisconsin and Washington state tonight, inching closer to a mathematical lock on the GOP nomination and making solid gains among conservatives. In Wisconsin, he had a lead of 55% to 37% with nearly all results in. McCain split the conservative... More »

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John McCain • Wisconsin • Mike Huckabee

Can Huckabee Bowl Over Wisc.?

Candidate won't knuckle under, campaigns harder than McCain

Feb 18, 08 3:00 PM CST
(Newser) - Despite a chorus of calls for him to give up his campaign, Mike Huckabee is hitting the trail even harder than John McCain in Wisconsin, where he faces an uphill battle, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. And although McCain leads in the delegate count, Huckabee is getting a warm welcome... More »

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John McCain • Wisconsin • conservative • Mike Huckabee • Cayman Islands • Republican nomination • campaign trail • delegate count

Bush 41 Lauds McCain
as 'True Conservative'

Ex-prez endorses, defends candidate

Feb 18, 08 12:28 PM CST
(Newser) - George H.W. Bush formally endorsed John McCain today, praising the Arizona senator as a "true conservative" in the latest attempt to rally Republicans behind their presumptive nominee, the Houston Chronicle reports. "I think that our effort to continue to unite the party will be enhanced dramatically by... More »

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John McCain • Texas • Mike Huckabee • George HW Bush • endorsement • conservative vote

'70s Rocker to Mike: Hands Off My Song, Dude

'More Than a Feeling' writer finds Huckabee less than appealing

Feb 16, 08 8:59 AM CST
(Newser) - The founder of '70s rock band Boston is sick of Mike Huckabee using his hit song "More Than a Feeling" without permission, the AP reports. "By using my song, and my band's name Boston, you have taken something of mine and used it to promote ideas to which... More »

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Mike Huckabee • song • rock bands • campaign trail • rallies • rock music

Huckabee Backs Brokered Convention

Opponent refuses
to be part of
McCain 'coronation'

Feb 15, 08 4:10 PM CST
(Newser) - Mike Huckabee is unfazed by delegate math, empty pockets, and the sight of Mitt Romney endorsing John McCain. Rather than be “part of the coronation,” the ex-Arkansas governor is telling backers he plans to take the GOP fight to a brokered convention, Politico reports. Once there, all bets... More »

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Mitt Romney • John McCain • Texas • Wisconsin • Mike Huckabee

Huckabee Flies South for the Weekend

Candidate detours to Caribbean to give paid speech, pay the bills

Feb 15, 08 12:45 PM CST
(Newser) - Mike Huckabee vows to stay in the presidential race, but a man has got to make a living, too. Huckabee is leaving wintry Wisconsin today for the Cayman Islands, where he will give a paid speech tomorrow, Newsweek reports. The only candidate without a government paycheck or personal fortune, Huckabee... More »

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campaign finance • Mike Huckabee • Caribbean • Cayman Islands • campaign trail

Senior Bushes
Will Endorse McCain

'41,' Barbara to announce support of senator Monday

Feb 15, 08 12:15 PM CST
(Newser) - George H. W. and Barbara Bush will endorse John McCain next week, making the announcement in Texas in an effort to enlist voters there to support the presumptive nominee against a formidable rival. Mike Huckabee is optimistic about his prospects in the state, where social conservatives has taken issue with... More »

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John McCain • Texas • Barbara Bush • Mike Huckabee • George HW Bush • Republican candidate • endorsement • political endorsement • Election 2008 • George W. Bush

Huck Showing Keeps McCain Looking to Right

Huck plods on in hopes of pulling McCain right

Feb 13, 08 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... More »

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John McCain • conservative • Mike Huckabee • evangelicals • Republican candidate

UPDATED

McCain Wins Virginia, Maryland, DC Primaries

He survives close contest in conservative Virginia with Huckabee

Feb 12, 08 10:55 PM CST
(Newser) - John McCain won the GOP primaries in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, tonight. The Arizona senator enjoyed comfortable wins in Maryland and DC, but he got a run for his money in Virginia from Mike Huckabee. The former Arkansas governor made it a tight race with enthusiastic backing from conservatives... More »

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John McCain • Maryland • Mike Huckabee • Virginia • Republican presidential primaries • Washington, DC

UPDATED

Obama Sweeps, Takes
Lead in Delegates

He has now won eight straight contests over Clinton

Feb 12, 08 10:48 PM CST
(Newser) - Barack Obama swept the Potomac primaries tonight with easy victories over Hillary Clinton in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, NBC reports. Obama has now won eight consecutive contests to capture an elusive commodity in this year's race—momentum. He also has an unambiguous lead in delegates for the first time—... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • Maryland • primary • Mike Huckabee • Virginia • Washington, DC

Huck Refuses
to Concede Washington

Claims voting 'irregularities,' is sending in lawyers

Feb 11, 08 3:45 AM CST
(Newser) - Mike Huckabee's campaign is crying foul after Washington Republicans called the state's GOP caucus for rival John McCain with 87% of the vote counted—and stopped counting the rest. The impact of calling an election before all votes are counted is "seismic," said a statement from the Huckabee... More »

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John McCain • Mike Huckabee • Washington • Ron Paul • caucus • voting irregularities

Huckabee Ready for a 'Miracle'

Arkansas governor won't quit race despite impossible odds

Feb 10, 08 2:30 PM CST
(Newser) - Mere numbers, it seems, won’t stop Mike Huckabee from fighting till the end. Despite apparently insurmountable odds, the Republican candidate says he won’t “walk off the field,” the Chicago Tribune reports. John McCain has enough delegates that landslides in every remaining state contest will not bring... More »

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John McCain • Mike Huckabee • Republican nomination • Republican candidate • Meet the Press • delegates

Huckabee Wins Louisiana, McCain Takes Washington

Victories upset blow
to McCain

Feb 10, 08 4:30 AM CST
(Newser) - GOP presidential contender Mike Huckabee topped off his win at the Kansas Caucuses yesterday with another surprise upset in the Louisiana primary, edging out frontrunner John McCain 43% to 42%. With  87% of precincts in the Washington caucus reporting, McCain leads 26% to Huckabee's 24%, and AP has called the... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Louisiana • Mike Huckabee • Washington • Kansas • caucus

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