Huckabee joins Fox News Channel as political commentator

[Mavs Man]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080613/ap_on_en_tv/tv_huckabee_fox_news

Huckabee joining Fox News as political commentator
By ANDREW DeMILLO, Associated Press Writer
Fri Jun 13, 10:30 AM ET

Mike Huckabee, a former Republican presidential hopeful, has been hired by Fox News Channel as a political commentator.

"Gov. Huckabee's campaign experience and knowledge of politics makes him a great addition to our ongoing election coverage," Bill Shine, senior vice president of programming, said in a statement Thursday.

Huckabee, who served as governor of Arkansas for 10 1/2 years, dropped out of the race in March, after John McCain won enough delegates to clinch the Republican nomination. Despite a financially strapped campaign, Huckabee won the leadoff caucuses in Iowa and seven other states.

"I hope to bring the unique perspective from `inside the dragon's belly' as well as to try and speak for the millions of hardworking middle-class Americans who really do feel that their voices are not being heard," Huckabee said in a statement released by his daughter, Sarah. "I saw that on the campaign trail and continue to see as I speak to groups of all kinds around the country as well as campaign for other candidates."

Financial terms of the agreement weren't released.

Huckabee, an ordained Baptist preacher, has been mentioned as a potential running mate for McCain. Since leaving the race, Huckabee has formed a political action committee that he says will help raise money for McCain and other Republicans.

[BrAinPaiNt]

Good for Huckabee.

I like the guy, just did not care for a thing or two about him for President.

I would imagine he might do well as he has some charisma to him.

[Chief]

Good for Huckabee.

I like the guy, just did not care for a thing or two about him for President.

I would imagine he might do well as he has some charisma to him.

I think he'll do a good job.

He is a good talker and has some wit.

[Heisenberg]

Good for Huckabee. He seems like a genuinely good guy who has a good sense of humor.

[Phrozen Phil]

Typical of Fox News. Take a failed extreme right wing candidate and put him on the air.

[DFWJC]

Typical of Fox News. Take a failed extreme right wing candidate and put him on the air.

extreme right wing?

Anyway, he does certainly come from the right. Add about 500 more of him and the media may even be balanced. :rolleyes:

Ideally, I would prefer that that the media folks from both sides keep their politics to themselves unless it is an opinion show.

[Chief]

Typical of Fox News. Take a failed extreme right wing candidate and put him on the air.

:rolleyes:

Extreme?

[BrAinPaiNt]

Typical of Fox News. Take a failed extreme right wing candidate and put him on the air.

:laugh2: Huckabee is not extreme right wing. If you knew enough about him you would know that. Actually he was criticized for some of his stances that conservatives found too liberal in the past.

He is a good character guy and I put him a notch above many on fox news without having seen a second of him on the channel.

[Phrozen Phil]

:laugh2: Huckabee is not extreme right wing. If you knew enough about him you would know that. Actually he was criticized for some of his stances that conservatives found too liberal in the past.

He is a good character guy and I put him a notch above many on fox news without having seen a second of him on the channel.

I think it depends on where you are on the political spectrum. During the 80's, the Reagan administration worked to make the word "Liberal" a pejorative term, right along with "secular humanism". To a large degree, much of the Republican Party occupies the far right of the political spectrum. John McCain has repeatedly said that he believes that America is a country that is right wing in nature. I'm not sure if that's true, but the U.S. certainly has it's fair share of people who believe the view that any deviation from unfettered capitalism and any state involvement in their lives represents a leap into Communism.

The idea of universal health care, for instance, is entrenched in the Canadian view of the world, but is elusive to Americans, because it's viewed as creeping socialism. My aim is not to be disrespectful, but simply point out that one man's political center will vary, depending on where his own views lie. To me, Huckabee lies at the far right edge of the political spectrum. Fox News, on the other hand, is just a collection of bad journalists.

[Hostile]

I guess this means he won't be McCain's VP.

[Phrozen Phil]

I guess this means he won't be McCain's VP.

McCain won't be president, so your statement is moot...;)

[Jarv]

McCain won't be president, so your statement is moot...;)

I'm just glad you don't have a vote in the matter...:D

[ScipioCowboy]

I think it depends on where you are on the political spectrum. During the 80's, the Reagan administration worked to make the word "Liberal" a pejorative term, right along with "secular humanism".

The Reagan Administration was no more prone to demonize its opposition than any of its predecessors or successors. It's simply that Reagan was a very popular President, and many of his detractors aligned themselves with liberalism and secular humanism. Consequently, when they attacked Reagan, they and, by extension, their philosophies drew the ire of the American public.

In my opinion, there may not be a single liberal among the most popular and electable American politicians. When I think of true liberalism, I envision the US's founding fathers, who sought to create a country in which a free market would flourish, personal liberties could be expanded, and protections could be extended to those without a voice. I don't know of a single mainstream politician who meets those criteria--not Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton or anyone else who aligns themselves with liberalism.

Although he doesn't consider himself a liberal, Ron Paul may hit closest to the mark.

[Cajuncowboy]

I think it depends on where you are on the political spectrum. During the 80's, the Reagan administration worked to make the word "Liberal" a pejorative term, right along with "secular humanism". To a large degree, much of the Republican Party occupies the far right of the political spectrum. John McCain has repeatedly said that he believes that America is a country that is right wing in nature. I'm not sure if that's true, but the U.S. certainly has it's fair share of people who believe the view that any deviation from unfettered capitalism and any state involvement in their lives represents a leap into Communism.

The idea of universal health care, for instance, is entrenched in the Canadian view of the world, but is elusive to Americans, because it's viewed as creeping socialism. My aim is not to be disrespectful, but simply point out that one man's political center will vary, depending on where his own views lie. To me, Huckabee lies at the far right edge of the political spectrum. Fox News, on the other hand, is just a collection of bad journalists.

Wow! You just don't know much do you?? :rolleyes:

[Phrozen Phil]

Wow! You just don't know much do you?? :rolleyes:

Why don't you expand and enlighten me? :rolleyes:

[COWBOYSNUM1]

:laugh2: Huckabee is not extreme right wing. If you knew enough about him you would know that. Actually he was criticized for some of his stances that conservatives found too liberal in the past.

He is a good character guy and I put him a notch above many on fox news without having seen a second of him on the channel.
Of course he was extreme right wing. That was why Rush Limbaugh was against him and criticized him daily. We all know that Rush is a left leaning liberal. ;)

[COWBOYSNUM1]

I guess this means he won't be McCain's VP.
I believe that McCain is going to have to pick someone as VP that will excite the conservative base. Huckabee would not, but Romney would. IMHO

[silverbear]

Good for Huckabee.

I'll be interested to see how he fares in that role... considering Fox's lineup of "talent", I see Huck as an interesting addition...

[SuspectCorner]

I'll be interested to see how he fares in that role... considering Fox's lineup of "talent", I see Huck as an interesting addition...

Based on their current standards - Fox'll go to him for the tapioca-sweating "liberal slant" on any topic.

[trickblue]

Typical of Fox News. Take a failed extreme right wing candidate and put him on the air.

Extreme Right Wing? Not even close... :rolleyes:

[Phrozen Phil]

Extreme Right Wing? Not even close... :rolleyes:

I guess it depends on your perspective. If you were to compare Huckabee's position (and the Republican Party, for that matter) to other countries in the developed world, you'd find views on gun control, universal health care, and on the environment, you;d find him out there on the right.

[trickblue]

I guess it depends on your perspective. If you were to compare Huckabee's position (and the Republican Party, for that matter) to other countries in the developed world, you'd find views on gun control, universal health care, and on the environment, you;d find him out there on the right.

We can only go by our own definitions I guess...

As far as a fiscal conservative, Huckabee isn't even in the same stadium as conservatives. He spends like George Bush...