Now comes Huck, Part 2 ? the effort by other candidates to pick up his supporters with kind statements about the latest noncandidate, former Gov. Mike Huckabee of Arkansas.
The developer Donald J. Trump got a leg up ? and added to the carnival atmosphere of the anticlimactic announcement ? by appearing in person on Fox immediately after Mr. Huckabee to say directly into the camera: ?This might be considered by some people ? not necessarily me ? bad news because he is a terrific guy and frankly I think he?d be a terrific president. But a lot of people are very happy that he will not be running, especially the other candidates. So, Mike, enjoy the show, your ratings are terrific, you?re making a lot of money, you?re building a beautiful house in Florida, good luck.?
Going the more traditional route, Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota said in a statement sent to reporters: ?Mike Huckabee is a friend and colleague, and an important leader within the Republican Party. Mike and I agree our nation is facing big challenges and desperately needs new leadership, and I plan to work hard to earn the support of the millions of Americans who have supported him. Mary and I wish Mike and Janet all the best.?
Former Gov. Jon M. Huntsman Jr. of Utah said in a statement: ?Our country has been very fortunate to have Mike Huckabee as a leader and public servant. His commitment to this country and its core values ? life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness ? is a model to which all elected officials should aspire. It is unfortunate that we will not have his voice ? or his bass guitar ? in the presidential debate, as our party would have benefited from his involvement. Yet I?m confident that he will continue to be a positive force in the national conversation no matter his future endeavors, and I look forward to his continued friendship.?
Newt Gingrich said in his statement, ?Had Governor Huckabee decided to run, there is no question he would have been a frontrunner in the 2012 campaign for president.� He has achieved that prominence without a campaign simply based on his personal appeal and the attractiveness of his views and his character. His statement tonight emphasized the spiritual dimension of his life and his decision process.� It is a wonderful example for all Americans of someone trying to do the right thing.?
Sunday Breakfast Menu, May 15
Kicking off the 2012 election season, a few shows feature newly announced Republican candidates for president.
G.O.P. Candidates Line Up to Compliment Huckabee
Other candidates are making an effort to win the supporters of the newest noncandidate, former Gov. Mike Huckabee of Arkansas.
Romney?s Rhetoric on Health Care Echoes Obama
In wonky language that echoed President Obama in 2009, Mitt Romney laid out the reasoning behind the universal health care plan he championed as governor of Massachusetts.
Does the Tea Party Make Ron Paul Mainstream?
Ron Paul, the 75-year-old representative from Texas, announced his second run for the Republican nomination for president Friday morning.
Source: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/14/g-o-p-candidates-line-up-to-compliment-huckabee/
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