This is in response to today's article:  http://www.townhall.com/columnists/HughHewitt/2007/11/01/federalism_matters_--but_to_mike_huckabee__an_interview_with_the_governor


Huckabee had a balanced budget every year he was governor of Arkansas.  So if spending went up, that meant he was able to cut things in other areas.  He ran a smooth machine in Arkansas, DESPITE having to work with the people that the Clintons had put in place there.

I actually think Huckabee has a very strong chance with defeating Hillary in the general election.  He is very conservative on social issues, where the rest of the field is lacking (besides Romney).  Huckabee is a very disarming figure, and has the biggest minority following of all the Republican candidates.

Now in regards to Mr. Hewitt:  I think he is a very good radio host, and does ask very good questions of all his guests.  I do think, however, he is overwhelmingly biased in favor of Mitt Romney.  I hate to think that this might be a possibility, but it may be possible that he might want Romney in office for his own benefit.  Mr. Hewitt's book, "A Mormon In The White House" would have sales soar if Romney became the Republican nominee.  The sales are already doing well, but this would definitely give the book additional life.

Mr. Hewitt even said in an article earlier this week that a vote for Huckabee is a vote for Giuliani, because since this is a "two man race."  He argues that a person would vote for Romney if Huckabee wasn't a factor, so this gives Giuliani a bump over this way.

Personal Note:
I will most likely vote for Huckabee (barring some scandalous information), but if I wasn't, Giuliani would be my guy because he's straight-forward with people, honestly sticks to his beliefs, and will be a strongest force against terrorism.  Huckabee is all that, too, but I am presently going with Huckabee as my top candidate because his pro-life stance edges out Giuliani from my own #1 spot.