Written by Patrick McAlister on May 17th, 2009
Ok. It’s re-he-he-eally early to discuss the presidential election of 2012. I’ve been one to bemoan those who rush into an election season too early, but I cannot help but applaud the politically shrewd move in Obama eliminating the only Republican that would have a shot at beating him. Moderate, youthful, Mandarin fluent Utah Governor John Huntsman will forego his foray onto the national political stage for at least another presidential election cycle. While this is at first glance a victory for Obama, this may actually help moderate Republicans in the long run. When Obama is no longer president, the still young Huntsman may be in the best position …
Written by Neil Kelty on February 6th, 2008
This post is part of a two part series. Neil Kelty will be commenting on the Republican Primaries while Patrick McAlister will soon follow with the Democratic Primaries.
If you didn’t notice, yesterday was Super Tuesday. The big news yesterday was the “Huckacomeback.”
Mike Huckabee was considered to be the John Edwards of the Republican Party. You know, the I’m in the race, but not really type of candidate. The only problem with that notation is that Huckabee nearly won several states. His big loss was Missouri, that hurt. Big time. Those 58 delegates actually put him 116 behind where he would have been. (I guess if you want to be all mathematical you could say 58, but since Huckabee could have …
Written by Neil Kelty on January 30th, 2008
As I watched the final Republican debate before Super Tuesday I noticed two things.
Mike Huckabee talked sense. He talked to the people. Although, Anderson Cooper didn’t give him much time, he made the most of what he received.
John McCain was boring. He was dull. I started falling asleep.
Tonight, John McCain made it clear that if he receives the Republican nomination, either Barack Obama or Hilary Clinton will slap him silly. That would be easy to do, all you have to do is talk faster than paint can dry, something McCain isn’t able to do.
Meanwhile, Mike Huckabee was very strong when he was allowed to speak. Huckabee hit the …
Written by Neil Kelty on January 3rd, 2008
Just a quick update here from Political Equinox. Mike Huckabee ben been projected as the winner of the Iowa caucus. Huckabee sat well with the Evangelical Christian base in Iowa, but he will need to gather more than just that base in order to win the nomination. Mitt Romney currently sits in a distant second place.
Meanwhile, Barack Obama is projected to win the Democratic Caucus. Hilary Clinton suffered heavily as the younger women made a shift and vote for Barack Obama.
Political Equinox’s Patrick McAlister is on site in Iowa and will bring you a reflection on the day later in the evening.
