After Huckabee’s loss in South Carolina, Huckabee had to minimize his campaigning in Florida due to a lack of funds. For instance, Huckabee only advertised on cable television stations; in addition, Huckabee reduced his traveling throughout Florida. However, when he did visit local Floridians, he emphasized his conservative stance on economic issues, rather than his religious views. Because of Huckabee’s lack of funds, which only gave him minimal correspondence with the Florida’s voters, Huckabee probably realized he would inevitably loose the primary. Indeed, Huckabee was correct that he would not win the primary; Huckabee came in 4th place in the state with 14% of the votes (Giuliani came in 3rd with 15th).
However, Huckabee, focusing (right after Florida) on the Super Tuesday primaries, remains optimistic. “We have a long way to go in this nominating process. When you look at what we have done, with what we have, it's a remarkable story that is not even close to being over. […] I'm convinced that my optimistic message of hope and change will continue to resonate with voters as we head into Super Tuesday.” The Huckabee campaign envisions many successes on this date, when many Southern and conservative states will vote for their Republican nominee. Reinforcements of this optimsitc prediction include Huckabbe’s recent endorsements from the Tennessee and Aranksas Right to Life PACS, as well as Huckabee’s stellar performance at the Republican CNN presidential debate in Los Angeles.
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I cannot believe how at the beginning of these primaries/caucuses many people actually believed that Hucakabee had a chance in the presidential race. It was no surprise that he lost in South Carolina and Florida. I have only seen him poll third place in every state. I believe that it will be soon for Huckabee to drop out probably after super duper tuesday due to thrid place showings and lack of money to further his campaign.
I can't help but feel frustrated that Huckabee is staying in the race. I understand he may be a potential VP candidate, and is picking up around 15% of the votes, but he is winning the race for McCain. He is splitting the conservative vote for Romney. I wonder why he would remain in the race, when he sees that his presence is upsetting the potential for a more conservative candidate to fill the seat. I am sorry Mike, but this IS a two man race, despite your pleads at the last Debate to keep you included.
Despite Huckabee polling in third place, he's still garnered a good amount of delegates on Super Tuesday (even though McCain blew all the other GOP candidates out of the water). Plus for Huckabee to have recieved such support and recognition, is a real reflection on the nation and its battle between religious tradtionalists and progressives. That battle is really laying the groundwork for these campaigns and will be the deciding factor in the general 2008 presidential election in November. Although he suffered a loss in South Carolina, all I can say is wow; people 'heart' huckabee.
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