Huckabee Challenges Thompson to Debate

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee sent a letter this week to fellow contender Fred Thompson challenging him to a one-on-one Lincoln-Douglas styled debate.

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I like Huckabee, would love to see a one-on-one debate. A real debate in this election cycle would be welcome.

Posted by sawdust at 2007-09-09 08:37 AM | Reply | Flag:

I'm sorta off again on again about Huckabee. I liked him then he was an evolution denier then he explained his denial well.

I guess worse things could happen than Pres. Huckabee but I just can't get really excited about him.

Posted by TaoWarrior at 2007-09-09 08:42 AM | Reply | Flag:

Since I like Huckabee better than any of the current GOP but know he is unlikely to win this would be a welcome debate with Stompson.

Posted by Dogrednu at 2007-09-09 09:02 AM | Reply | Flag:

Huckabee would destroy Thompson.

Fred is a really boring speaker that just knocks the wind out of every crowd he speaks to.

Smart move by Huckabee though -- a 1 on 1 debate with Fred would further help him to be seen as a 'top tier" candidate.

Huckabee is definitely positioning himself to be the VP on Rudy's ticket.

Posted by Bowa at 2007-09-09 09:10 AM | Reply | Flag:

Fred will be the next prez, with Mike as veep: Two moderate Southerners, from Tennessee and Arkansas.

It's like Bill & Al, but sane.

Posted by vernon at 2007-09-09 09:54 AM | Reply | Flag:

That's got to be as interresting as watching dust settle........

Posted by Kenoosh at 2007-09-09 01:35 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Fred will be the next prez, with Mike as veep: Two moderate Southerners, from Tennessee and Arkansas. It's like Bill & Al, but sane."

"That's got to be as interresting as watching dust settle........"

Actually, the very thought of it makes me wish I knew more about bulimia. It surely beats sticking a finger down your throas. Luckily it's about as likely as a ticket of Senator Craig and Miss Piggy. herm

Posted by herm at 2007-09-09 02:29 PM | Reply | Flag:

Throat. Dam computer. herm

Posted by herm at 2007-09-09 02:30 PM | Reply | Flag:

This could really spice up the GOP run. Huckabee is articulate and knowledgeable. Thomson is articulate and Cheney's dog in this contest (Actually Cheney has 3 dogs running -- Thompson, Guiliani and, lastly, McCain, in descending order of allegiance and obedience to Cheney and the neocons.)

Just what we need -- another sock-pupppet to the PNAC/AEI!

Posted by townncountry at 2007-09-09 02:48 PM | Reply | Flag:

Fred will be the next prez

Not a chance.

New York Post Washington Bureau Chief Charles Hurt joined Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson for his kickoff campaign swing across Iowa this week. Here are scenes from the campaign trail:

"FRED almost bored them to death.

He was just minutes into his maiden event as an official candidate in Des Moines when Thompson told his first white lie, typical of the D.C. politicians he skewers.

"This is a wonderful turnout," he said with a forced grin, looking out over the thin crowd of Iowans who filled half the small convention room.

Haltingly, he trudged for the first time through his yawner of a stump speech.

Many who had come for a taste of Thompson-the-actor's star quality looked confused and grew bored by his utter lack of stage presence.

In fact, a woman near the back of the air-conditioned room expressed what many were feeling: She passed out before the novice candidate finally wrapped it up. People around her fanned her with Thompson campaign signs until she came to." - www.nypost.com

Posted by Bowa at 2007-09-09 05:34 PM | Reply | Flag:

Deabte?
Debate what?

The same old tired "issues" that don't really affect most americans?

Abortion?
Gay marriage?

I can't see how these affect most people's daily lives.

Does this affect your commute to work like a bridge that is too unsafe to drive over?

Does this affect whether your son, duaghter or spouse will be at war in Iraq?

Some "issues" are not issues at all, but merely distractions.

Posted by COMMONSENSE at 2007-09-09 08:06 PM | Reply | Flag: