Mike Huckabee

Check out this short interview with Chuck Colson in Newsweek. ... read more

In reading the responses to my earlier Mike Huckabee posts regarding media strategy and resilience, it’s obvious that his followers are committed and passionate. He was a self-admitted long shot from the beginning, and I think it would be instructive to see what’s kept him in the race so long – particularly since he came out of nowhere. Certainly – as his fans have repeated on this blog and elsewhere - the keys are his honesty, authenticity, commitment to his word, leadership, and his spiritual perspective. All that would be true, but it’s not the whole story. His candidacy is a excellent lesson for any underdog, and from the perspective of a media consultant, there are some other significant reasons he’s kept in the running for so long: ... read more

I have to admit, I had no idea I have so many readers who are Huckabee fans. And what's more, you're a pretty civil bunch. I only had to delete one response because of the profanity... :-) Your passion is obvious and I have to admit that I wish more of the candidates had Mike's wit, authenticity, and spontaneity. While there are a few responses that are obviously ... read more

At this point in the race, I’m not sure I understand Mike Huckabee’s refusal to quit the race. No one really expects him to win, and at this point, we have to ask how well his continued campaigning is serving the Republican Party. Regardless of your position as a Democrat or Republican, this is an interesting media “perception” issue. For instance, on the positive side, Huckabee’s position is that his voice continues to be heard, and the differences in the candidates need to be clear. I assume he wants ... read more