Tag: Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee Is Wrong on Common Core

| May 21, 2013 | 4 Replies

Governor Mike Huckabee recently came out in support of the Common Core State Standards, but based on past comments this shouldn’t be a surprise.

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Mike Huckabee Joins Iowa GOP to Celebrate Life

| February 19, 2013 | Reply

2008 Iowa Caucus winner and Fox News Host Mike Huckabee will keynote the first Celebrate Life event hosted by the Republican Party of Iowa on February 23.

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The Future of the Iowa Straw Poll

| November 21, 2012 | 6 Replies

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said it is time for the Iowa Straw Poll to end. I disagree – tweak it and make it a better event for candidates and voters.

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My List of Prospective 2016 GOP Presidential Candidates

| November 13, 2012 | 31 Replies

With the 2012 election cycle behind us, Shane Vander Hart looks at list of 15 potential 2016 GOP presidential candidates.

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Selling Your Inheritance For a Half Bowl of Gruel: Huck Pac Forks Over Cash to Romney

| November 1, 2012 | 23 Replies

Genesis 25:29-34 Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field, and he was weary. And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary.” Therefore his name was called Edom. But Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright as of this day.” And Esau said, “Look, I am about to die; so what is this birthright [...]

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Huckabee at RNC Attempts to Build Bridge Between Evangelicals and Romney

| August 29, 2012 | 5 Replies

I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone watching former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee’s speech at the Republican National Convention tonight.  Governor Huckabee addressed how he as a former rival could come speak on behalf of Mitt Romney. Four years ago, Mitt Romney and I were opponents.  We still are, but we’re not opposing [...]

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Republican National Convention Day 2 Live Stream & Open Thread

| August 29, 2012 | Reply

A little late, but you can go back and watch speeches already missed: I’ll be tweeting at @shanevanderhart follow me and leave your comments and thoughts below. Tonight’s schedule… — 6 p.m. (Central Standard Time) Call to order Introduction of Colors by Amputee Veterans of America Support Team Pledge of Allegiance by Brig. Gen. Patrick [...]

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Man is Not Perfectible, Nor Can He Save Himself

| August 26, 2012 | Reply

The following is part 11 in a series of excerpts from my book, With Christ in the Voting Booth. In a previous installment, I discussed two lessons about sin as a foundation to discuss politics from a Biblical perspective: (#1) We Have All Sinned, and (#2) We Are All Sinners. Lesson #3 Man is Not [...]

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A Person’s a Person, No Matter How Small (or Sick or Old or Disabled)

| August 25, 2012 | Reply

The following is an excerpt from my book, With Christ in the Book, portions of which have been published previously on Caffeinated Thoughts. The book features a Foreword by Governor Huckabee. The last quote from Governor Huckabee might help explain his support of Todd Akin and why he is willing to put so much of [...]

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Hurricane Huckabee To Arrive in Tampa Bay Monday Night

| August 25, 2012 | 4 Replies

What started out as a tempest in a teapot is now threatening to blow next week’s Republican convention way off course. I am not talking about Tropical Storm Isaac, but a furious gale headed down the East Coast and scheduled to arrive about the time of Monday’s keynote speech,  namely “Hurricane Huckabee.”  Though nicknamed “Mighty [...]

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Huckabee: Attacks on Akin Carefully Orchestrated & Systematic

| August 23, 2012 | 5 Replies

By Gov. Mike Huckabee The deadline came and went on Tuesday for Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin to drop out over an incorrect comment he made about rape. The Republican establishment put unprecedented and intense pressure on Todd to quit, including five current and past Missouri Senators. But in an exclusive interview on my radio [...]

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This November’s Election Features Mitt Romney vs. Todd Akin

| August 22, 2012 | 1 Reply

After hours of discussing the merits and demerits of the ongoing candidacy of Todd Akin on various Facebook threads, the truth finally came to the surface. This election is about voter and politician discomfort. Few want to talk about rape, of course. It is not an easy subject. It is both a violent act and [...]

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Mike Huckabee: Our Nation’s Challenges Can’t Be Fixed by Politics

| August 13, 2012 | 1 Reply

Former Arkansas Governor and Fox News host, Mike Huckabee, spoke at The FAMiLY Leader’s Leadership Summit in Waukee, IA.  He said that one of the greatest fears that someone could have is to be alone.  He believes that traditional values voters often feel alone.  He said that with Chick-fil-A appreciation day while people stood and [...]

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Photos: The FAMiLY Leader Leadership Summit

| August 11, 2012 | Reply

Photos from The FAMiLY Leader’s Leadership Summit on August 11, 2012 at Point of Grace Church in Waukee, IA.

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Don’t forget today is Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day!

| August 1, 2012 | 4 Replies

Kudos to Mike Huckabee for starting this.  Head on over to your local Chick-fil-A store and go get some chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and don’t forget to order a peach shake as well in order to support Chick-fil-A and the First Amendment.   Apparently Ted Cruz served Chick-fil-A at his victory party last night.  It’s [...]

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Our President: Elected or Selected?

| July 28, 2012 | Reply

The following is an excerpt from my book, With Christ in the Voting Booth (6th in a series). One Little Word Shall Fell Him It was 1971. Over 150,000 hamstrung American soldiers continued to battle bravely against the Communists of North Vietnam and the Viet Cong, while many of their comrades returned home and faced [...]

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