Mike “George Bush III” Huckabee

Nu har han som sagt gjort det, Mike Huckabee, alltså gått om Giuliani i Rasmussens dagliga opinionsmätningar, och jag har en känsla av att Giulianis dagar på tronen nu är räknade. Mitt Romney blir det nog inte, och McCain är nog borta sedan länge. Med den fega men nödvändiga reservationen att det republikanska fältet faktiskt egentligen är helt öppet gör jag nu alltså min egen bedömning klar: Mike Huckabee kommer att vinna primärvalen för GOP. Det är inte bra. Jag gav mig ut på en runda i cyberspace idag och hittade det följande:

“I don’t think the issue’s about being against gay marriage. It’s about being for traditional marriage and articulating the reason that’s important. You have to have a basic family structure. There’s never been a civilization that has rewritten what marriage and family means and survived.” (men.style.com)

“I believe life is precious. I hav been in the pro-life camp since I was a teenager. It’s because of my view that God is the creator and instigator of life.” (senate.ontheissues.org)

“In this age of terror, immigration is not only an economic issue, but also a national security issue. Those caught trying to enter illegally must be detained, processed, and deported. (…) I will take our country back for those who belong here.” (mikehuckabee.com)

“Those who believe God created humans have a different worldview from those who believe humans created God. Politics are totally directed by worldview. That is why when people say, ‘We ought to separate politics from religion,’ I say to separate the two is absolutely impossible.” (senate.ontheissues.org)

“As President, I will always ensure that Israel has access to the state-of-the-art weapons and technology she needs to defend herself from those who seek her annihilation.” (mikehuckabee.com)

“I am focused on winning. Withdrawal would have serious strategic consequences for us and horrific humanitarian consequences for the Iraqis.” (mikehuckabee.com)