Mike Huckabee has got my vote!

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

So far is looks like Huckabee has the most Biblical world view. He is not iffy on the abortion and homosexual topics like many republican candidates are. He really got my support after seeing what went on at the values debate. I for one will not compromise and just vote for the most popular republican. I am going to vote for the one that most aligns with my values. I just thought I would throw my 2 cents in and let people know about this guy.

 

[Vambram]

So far is looks like Huckabee has the most Biblical world view. He is not iffy on the abortion and homosexual topics like many republican candidates are. He really got my support after seeing what went on at the values debate. I for one will not compromise and just vote for the most popular republican. I am going to vote for the one that most aligns with my values. I just thought I would throw my 2 cents in and let people know about this guy.

I am also voting for Mike Huckabee. To me, he is easily the best conservative candidate among the Republicans. I shall vote for him, unfortunately, at this time it don't look like he will get enough votes to win the Republican nomination. However, there is still almost a year of primaries left, so who knows? Maybe he will win the nomination.

 

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

I am also voting for Mike Huckabee. To me, he is easily the best conservative candidate among the Republicans. I shall vote for him, unfortunately, at this time it don't look like he will get enough votes to win the Republican nomination. However, there is still almost a year of primaries left, so who knows? Maybe he will win the nomination.

Yeah, the number votes has been the concern. That is why I have been talking about this guy since a lot of people don't know much about him. Lately though he has been getting a lot of press and he has been right up there with Mitt Romney in the ratings. I believe the upcoming election could be a pivotal time for America when it comes to government. Thankfully we can know God is always in control no matter which way it pivots.

 

[Albion]

I'm voting for the one who has the best chance of beating Hillary. Others might be admirable people, but it they go down in flames, nothing is gained and all of our moral values will be under assault in a new Democrat administration.

But Huckabee is a very attractive candidate who would make a wonderful Vice-Presidential nominee.

 

[Albion]

Lately though he has been getting a lot of press and he has been right up there with Mitt Romney in the ratings.

Meaning that he's getting about 11% of the vote?

I believe the upcoming election could be a pivotal time for America when it comes to government.

You are "right on" with that observation.

 

[IamRedeemed]

That is good to know! Very encouraging. For awhile there I didn't know what I was going to do, because I didn't feel that any of the candidates were a viable option. I agree with you that this next election and the outcome thereof will be very pivotal. Look at what Arnold Schwartznegger has done with California alone. The last thing we need is another Arnold in the White House! God forbid.

So far is looks like Huckabee has the most Biblical world view. He is not iffy on the abortion and homosexual topics like many republican candidates are. He really got my support after seeing what went on at the values debate. I for one will not compromise and just vote for the most popular republican. I am going to vote for the one that most aligns with my values. I just thought I would throw my 2 cents in and let people know about this guy.

Yeah, the number votes has been the concern. That is why I have been talking about this guy since a lot of people don't know much about him. Lately though he has been getting a lot of press and he has been right up there with Mitt Romney in the ratings. I believe the upcoming election could be a pivotal time for America when it comes to government. Thankfully we can know God is always in control no matter which way it pivots.

 

[Albion]

The last thing we need is another Arnold in the White House! God forbid.

That's the second-to-last thing we need in the White House. The last is a socialist. Or someone who shares NONE of our values.

That's why voting is not a matter of choosing the person who is most in tune with one's one values but will, at the same, time, not make it to the White House.

Of course, if Huckabee emerges as a person who can be elected, I'd be for him. If, however, he doesn't catch on to that extent, we have to stop the worst alternate scenario, i.e. Hillary, even if that means electing a moderate.

 

[Sketcher]

Huckabee has good religious values. But, as was noted on a secular political board I am a part of, it seems like he's running for God, not just President. He is not a small government conservative. He is soft on the issue of illegal immigration (though not as bad as McCain), he would put forth a federal smoking ban in office buildings, he has said nothing about cutting our reliance on the broken Social Security system. I respect the man as a Christian very much, but he's not enough of a small government conservative for me to really back. And no, I'm not one of those Ron Paul guys (though the man does have some strong points in his domestic policy).

 

[IamRedeemed]

I am not familiar with all of the issues but isn't there already a no smoking ban in office buildings?

Huckabee has good religious values. But, as was noted on a secular political board I am a part of, it seems like he's running for God, not just President. He is not a small government conservative. He is soft on the issue of illegal immigration (though not as bad as McCain), he would put forth a federal smoking ban in office buildings, he has said nothing about cutting our reliance on the broken Social Security system. I respect the man as a Christian very much, but he's not enough of a small government conservative for me to really back. And no, I'm not one of those Ron Paul guys (though the man does have some strong points in his domestic policy).

 

[IamRedeemed]

LOL I stand corrected!! Right you are! I agree with you 100% .

That's the second-to-last thing we need in the White House. The last is a socialist. Or someone who shares NONE of our values.

That's why voting is not a matter of choosing the person who is most in tune with one's one values but will, at the same, time, not make it to the White House.

Of course, if Huckabee emerges as a person who can be elected, I'd be for him. If, however, he doesn't catch on to that extent, we have to stop the worst alternate scenario, i.e. Hillary, even if that means electing a moderate.

 

[Albion]

LOL I stand corrected!! Right you are! I agree with you 100% .

I'm pleased to have you say this. Many people consider it a moral wrong to vote for someone who is not totally, in every way, in accord with their own position statements. But voting is not primarily an demonstration of one's values; it is a selection among the choices given. So if a candidate who is mainly on your side can win while one who is moreso but can't win, it is usually best to take half a loaf. After all, not using one's vote to stop a worse candidate put up by the other party might qualify for being a moral failing, too.

 

[IamRedeemed]

LOL...well, we have to be realistic. Unfortunately, sometimes we have to vote for the lessor of two evils, which until now I thought would be my only choice. Now I at least have hope of getting something better than that!

Amen. I like your half of loaf analogy. I would much rather have a glass half full than have an empty glass.

I agree, not voting is the worst thing we can do! If all we can do is cast our vote to make sure the most evil choice doesn't win, then at least our conscience is clear that we did all we could do, and have no regrets as a member of the "should haves but didn't".

Hmm, that reminds me of a little poem that I'll share called "Mr. Meant To". Maybe you have heard it:

Mr. Meant To has a comrade and his
name is Didn't Do.
Have you ever chanced to meet them?
Have they ever called on you?

These two fellows live together in the house of
Never- Win and I'm told that it is haunted
by the ghost of Might- Have- Been.

I'm pleased to have you say this. Many people consider it a moral wrong to vote for someone who is not totally, in every way, in accord with their own position statements. But voting is not primarily an demonstration of one's values; it is a selection among the choices given. So if a candidate who is mainly on your side can win while one who is moreso but can't win, it is usually best to take half a loaf. After all, not using one's vote to stop a worse candidate put up by the other party might qualify for being a moral failing, too.

 

[desmalia]

I'm pleased to have you say this. Many people consider it a moral wrong to vote for someone who is not totally, in every way, in accord with their own position statements. But voting is not primarily an demonstration of one's values; it is a selection among the choices given. So if a candidate who is mainly on your side can win while one who is moreso but can't win, it is usually best to take half a loaf. After all, not using one's vote to stop a worse candidate put up by the other party might qualify for being a moral failing, too.

Interesting statement. It pretty much sums up Canadian politics. It's really the only way to vote sometimes.

I'll give you an example. I knew a fellow who was running in his local riding for a Christian party. It's a very small party that most have never heard of. Their moral stands are quite good. However, the three leading parties he was running against were the Conservatives (which most Christians would normally vote for), the Liberals, and the NDP (basically a socialist party). The Conservatives were expected to win, but with so many Christians switching their vote to this new guy, they almost lost. Everyone knew (including him) that there really was no way for him to win the seat, being a small, independant party in a town where Christians are the minority). If the Conservatives didn't win, it was going to be the Libs or the NDP (can't remember which one was second in votes now).

So voting for this fellow nearly allowed one of the very liberal parties to win the seat, actually due to people simply voting for the candidate that most represented their beliefs. There are times when that's not the most effective course of action. After a recount, the Conservative member did win the seat by something like five votes. So no perminant damage done. But it was close.

 

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

Interesting statement. It pretty much sums up Canadian politics. It's really the only way to vote sometimes.

I'll give you an example. I knew a fellow who was running in his local riding for a Christian party. It's a very small party that most have never heard of. Their moral stands are quite good. However, the three leading parties he was running against were the Conservatives (which most Christians would normally vote for), the Liberals, and the NDP (basically a socialist party). The Conservatives were expected to win, but with so many Christians switching their vote to this new guy, they almost lost. Everyone knew (including him) that there really was no way for him to win the seat, being a small, independant party in a town where Christians are the minority). If the Conservatives didn't win, it was going to be the Libs or the NDP (can't remember which one was second in votes now).

So voting for this fellow nearly allowed one of the very liberal parties to win the seat, actually due to people simply voting for the candidate that most represented their beliefs. There are times when that's not the most effective course of action. After a recount, the Conservative member did win the seat by something like five votes. So no perminant damage done. But it was close.

This is the thing that can frustrate me the most. I hear it often from Greg Koukl with Stand To Reason, if anyone is familiar with him. Christians underestimate the voting power we have been given in this country. We are told if we vote for a person such as Huckabee we are just letting a Clinton win. I would say we need to send a strong statement to the republican party. As you can see by my profile I am an independent but I tend to vote more republican. Some of the "big names" in the republican party take moral stances on things like abortion,stem cell research and homosexuality that you would expect from many in the democrat party.

I come from a state that elected Jesse Ventura, a former pro wrestler, as governor. No one thought he had a chance but he won because people were sick of the political circus that goes on. You have politicians that are afraid to be honest about where they stand. Jesse was honest even though I would never vote for him because his values are almost completely opposite of mine.

People like Greg Koukl, the president of Bob Jones University, Tony Perkins and Gary Bauer need to wake up and support people like Mike instead of compromising for the sake of hoping to defeat Clinton. Even if Clinton did win if we send a big enough message for republicans and others it can make a long term difference and you don't have to regret voting for someone that doesn't try to stop abortion.

If you can't tell what I think the biggest issue is by the way it is abortion. Almost 4,000 killed a day using our tax payer money. This needs to stop. I don't want my son growing up in such an evil country (not referring to Canada). We think we live in a such a great country but can we really say that? The only great kingdom we'll ever see (I hope I can say that about us all) is the Kingdom of God. I'll step off my soapbox now.

By the way I'm surprised at how everyone is being very civil in here. Thanks for not letting a political thread like this blow up.

 

[icedtea]

I've never actually heard of him before. I am going to check him out now.

 

[arunma]

So far is looks like Huckabee has the most Biblical world view. He is not iffy on the abortion and homosexual topics like many republican candidates are. He really got my support after seeing what went on at the values debate. I for one will not compromise and just vote for the most popular republican. I am going to vote for the one that most aligns with my values. I just thought I would throw my 2 cents in and let people know about this guy.

Actually, if I were to vote Republican (and in all honesty I'm fairly certain that I wouldn't), Huckabee would definitely be my choice. Rudy Giuliani, who seems to be leading right now, embodies everything that I stand against: fiscal conservativism and unbiblical social liberalism. I think that Huckabee would make a fine president from a social standpoint. He's pro-life and anti-homosexuality. There's really nothing more to be desired from a social standpoint.

Now if he would take a platform that is fiscally more liberal, he'd have my vote...

 

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

Actually, if I were to vote Republican (and in all honesty I'm fairly certain that I wouldn't), Huckabee would definitely be my choice. Rudy Giuliani, who seems to be leading right now, embodies everything that I stand against: fiscal conservativism and unbiblical social liberalism. I think that Huckabee would make a fine president from a social standpoint. He's pro-life and anti-homosexuality. There's really nothing more to be desired from a social standpoint.

Now if he would take a platform that is fiscally more liberal, he'd have my vote...

I wonder wondering when I would see you comment! I hope all is going well for you.

 

[Albion]

This is the thing that can frustrate me the most. I hear it often from Greg Koukl with Stand To Reason, if anyone is familiar with him. Christians underestimate the voting power we have been given in this country. We are told if we vote for a person such as Huckabee we are just letting a Clinton win.

And that is true. Despite his admirable qualities and stands, he is very much a longshot to beat Hillary. And if he were to go down badly, there is every possibiliby of her gaining a filibuster-proof Congress to rubberstamp all her programs as well.

I come from a state that elected Jesse Ventura, a former pro wrestler, as governor. No one thought he had a chance but he won because people were sick of the political circus that goes on.

But there is no comparison between a state election and the Presidential election where, for one thing, the Electoral College governs the outcome.

People like Greg Koukl, the president of Bob Jones University, Tony Perkins and Gary Bauer need to wake up and support people like Mike instead of compromising for the sake of hoping to defeat Clinton.

Well, all I can say to that is, "What do you think President Hillary will accomplish in the areas of abortion, fighting terrorism, immigration control, taxation, and health?" My thinking is that all of that would be disastrous from our perspective.

 

[WannaWitness]

I see it this way: no matter who ends up in office, Republican, Democrat, or whatever, we need to pray for them. We all will have our personal preferences, but God is ultimately in control.

 

[arunma]

I wonder wondering when I would see you comment! I hope all is going well for you.

Yeah, I've been absent for quite awhile, midterms (both mine and my students') and all. But things are going all right. Alas, there was no conservative reformed church in my area, but I recently got involved in a PCA church plant.

So how's Minneapolis these days?