Comment by Dr. Murray M. Morgan on Thursday, Jan 31 at 06:13 AM

Alas! John Edwards Dropped Out Because Heartless America is Near-Sighted, Veto Power for Iran and American Elections! Are we condemened to have another 4-year disasterous Republican Presidency? By: Dr. Murray M. Morgan An Open Letter to Senators Obama, Clinton and My Fellow Americans Dear Senator Obama, You can call me naive, cynical, ... but I do NOT want to see Presidency remains in the vicious/racist/cruel Republicans turf/hand for another four years. I wonder if those [the shadow government/corporative-military Industrial machinery\ who, really, through our bought-press [media\ run our country are the ones who prevented Dennis Kucinich's and John Edwards from being heard and being known the way that yours and Hillary's name are heard; the eventuality of which being prevention of Kucinich or Edwards from becoming the Democratic nominee. You can NOT imagine the teardrop that slid down my cheek when I heard about the uplifting news. Because of the WRONGS and trauma that is continuously/still being inflicted on African Americans, election of you as the President of the United States would not only has soothing/healing effect on African Americans, but also, it would bring back the LOST good reputation that our country, undeservedly, used to enjoy in the past; lost/vanished because of the BLATATANT/NAKED atrocities that, during King George's reign, people of Iraq, Iran [the most civilized nation on the face of earth -- read a little bit more about Iran to know why\ and other countries of Middle East have endured and suffered from. What I am seeing [because of what I have seen of the racist people of our country\ is that Republicans love to have you or Hillary as the NOMINEE of the Democratic Party because they believe that they can beat you both easily because of the color of skin and gender prejudice/discrimination. I believe that Republicans hate to see John Edwards as our NOMINEE. Although I crave for seeing your popularity to be genuine and true, because of the ignorance and embedded racism in our country, I am a kind of worried that it is the racist tactic of Republican party that might have instructed their members to vote for you so that they make you the NOMINEE of the Democratic Party for to, then [during the face-to-face competition\, by turning on their vicious attack machine and having their members [amongst which the most racist ones who normally do not vote\ to cast their votes for Republican NOMINEE; and once again very easily [for another four years\ steal the Presidency from the people. I hope I am wrong. Call me skeptic, ... but I think it is a very wishful thinking [of Caroline and Senator Kennedy\ to think that Republicans, Asians/Hispanics -- who do not seem to like "Blacks\ and prejudiced White Democrats to vote for an African American even at this day and age [in 21st century\. Please, believe and accept it from me that it is my dream to see you as the President of the United States. Because, the only event that might make people of other country to, once again, look at America with envy and admiration is that American people elect a "Black" as their President. Such event makes people of other countries to believe that America is, really, sorry for her vicious acts in the past; the attack on Iraq [with 1000000 casualty, ... \, the fabrication of American-Embassy-Hostages-taking-in Tehran [by Kissinger, Rockefeller, Ashraf Pahlavi, and one other person -- who thought of it to happen by "radical-students" as a "revolutionary"-like-act so that America uses the excuse to by freezing Iran's assets, imposing sanctions, and having Saddam to attack Iran cause PROBLEM for the revolution fail/not-become-successful in establishing Mardom-Saalari/Democracy in Iran AND that other countries in the region think twice to emulate it. We, hypocritically, state/shout/pretend that we want to export/establish Democracy to the region yet we cause/make so many problems to prevent its establishment in Iran that its people[, with inspiration of independence and aim of removal of resources-plundering-tentacles/suckers/hooks from their land\, had dared to revolt and topple the brutal government that we had helped to be established in there by our CIA-guided Cout d'Etats of 1953 against Dr. Mohammad Mossaddegh; the DEMOCRATICALLY-elected Prime Minister of our puppet in there; naming "Shah" ["Shahanshah"-e-Iran/"the King of the Kings" Mohammadreza Pahlavi\. In that event (joyous illus ional Obama as President) one thing that I want you to promise me is that you would be treating Iran and other countries as equals and that you would treat them with respect without attitudes and condescending-treatment. If you do that, then people of Iran themselves[assured of absence of any kind of outside danger/pressure\ without asking for outside-help, would rise against their oppressive/tyrannical government and, peacefully, convince/persuade the tyrants-in-charge to step down and return the power back to the people and to their real representatives; without having to, any longer, tolerate the insult of somebody at the top of power-pyramid whose title, "GURDIANship of Faghih/Savant" over people/the-whole-nation" [an ultimate insult to people of Iran\, means the "Faghih"/"leader" represents, as [the "Faghih/Savant" or "leader" Khomeini and other self-declared savants without any shame dared to utter it\ to be the Guardian of all the members of society -- except for few self-declared-savants-- that is, every member of the people of Iran are minor/stupid/retards who need to have a Guardian to decide for them. When outside pressure/danger threatens the country, to diffuse it, people of Iran tend to gather, around whatever government they have in their country; even if it is a brutal/tyrannical/oppressive government such as the one that is ruling in Iran right now. You should NOT listen to what those blue-blooded Pro-Shah individuals who, no longer, are in charge -- not able to suck life out of people -- who live abroad [in LA, Van Couver, London, Paris, ...\. You, having have had several-century-long history of suffrage of brutalistic/oppressive exploitation, [I am sure that\ understand the resentment that is ensued as the result of 110-years long resources-plunder and humiliating treatments (by West of Iran). Does it make sense to go to a shop and, instead of saying "HIGH"/asking "HOW ARE YOU", BULLYINGLY with a blue-blooded condescending attitude humiliate, threaten and demand the shop-keeper that has something that we need so badly to give it to us? I am sure that if we treat people of Iran with respect and equals, they would be more than happy to be friends and trade with us. Let us "not do what we would not appreciate others do to us". You should bow to the will of people of Iran regarding their decision to have [or not to have\ full nuclear fuel cycle capability and NOT wanting to be dependant on the outsiders that, for several time, have amassed their money but broke their contract with Iran without compensation [like France, Germany, USA\. People of Iran have the same right as we, for several times, have stated to have; the right of not reliance on others to give us our nuclear fuel. Please, let [together with your Secretary of State\ us ask for and pray for forgiveness of God and people of Iran for our tresspassings that have inflicted harm and WRONGS on them. Promise me that you will put an end to our political abuses of the United Nations and its security arm, namely, the United Nations Security Council AND by removal of the illegally obtained sanctions-imposing resolutions and release of Iran's assets together with compensating Iran for our TRESSPASSes/Wrongs ask them to, once again, become our friend. Also, let us, please, join the International Court of Criminal Justice, International Court of Civil Justice, Kyoto or any other International Treaties for Protection of Environment (distinction of one species/hour indicts the seriousness of the harm that we are inflicting on Earth which is our ONLY home in the Universe). Also, though, it sounds idealistic, let us remove the Veto right that, unfairly, we have given ourselves OR let us make Iran a member of UN Security Council with VETO power to bring balance in the decisions of UNSC because, as a kind/fair nation (that in its past history has given shelter to oppressed people an example of which is her current stance viz à vie Israel/Palestinian issue; the same stance that, 2500 years ago, Cyrus The Great of Iran, in upholding justice/fairness, took/had and gave shelter to the oppressed Jews that were fleeing/escaping the brutal Ferro of Egypt. It is ironic that, nowadays, in their name (in the name of Jewish people) Israel has engaged in brutal racist apartheid oppression on Palestinians AND the same Iran, since 1979, for the sake of upholding JUSTICE/FAIRNESS, is rejecting brutal treatment of Palestinians by Israel. This way, people of the world would see our sincere regret that would, gradually, make them to, once again, look up upon us with admiration, respect and envy. Sir, please, be careful of deceitful votingâ??s of Republicans and do NOT fall for their trick. Analyze and decide to withdraw your candidacy for President if, in your gut, you find that becoming the nominee of the Democrats would cost people to have another four years of disastrous Republicans' Presidency. Please, do NOT allow these immoral/slick/brutal/racist/careless Republicans [who have no feeling/care for WORKING people\ to choose our [Democratic\ nominee. I believe John Edwards has much better chance to, in November, beat Republicans than you. Please, accept the sincerity of my wish to have a black President which is very healing but, unfortunately, unrealistic. Yours, Murray

Comment by Brian Cuffari on Monday, Jan 28 at 11:00 AM

Do you know what's scary? Christian supremacists have a deep belief, which is stated clearly in the Holy Bible, that Christians will be heavily persecuted, and should never let the persecution steer them away from ramming their religion down everyone's throats. So, the more people speak out against them and their fascist ways, the more correct they believe they are. How does one combat such a twisted logic? Maybe a little historical education. When Christians were economically disadvantaged (compared to Muslims, in the Dark Ages), they were the more violent of the two. Islam enjoyed a cultural and artistic golden age. Now the situation seems to be reversed. What is my point? My point is that maybe the violence in the Middle East has little to do with actual religion, and more to do with poverty and hopelessness, with Islam being the scapegoat for violence. I know that was certainly the case with Christianity during the Dark Ages. It doesn't surprise me that Christian supremacists resort to conspiracy theories to describe why their ideology is not spreading as quickly as they want it to (i.e. the liberal media is against them). Live and let live. Stop being fascists!

Comment by Marcus Dunaway on Friday, Jan 25 at 04:35 PM

I'm still waiting for Charlie to interview Ron Paul. I'm surrounded by so many of his fervent followers, and I'll admit some of what I hear sounds good. Still, I'd feel better if he was thoroughly vetted by Charlie Rose. What happened to the "Candidates" series anyway?

Comment by Makoto (Osaka) on Saturday, Jan 19 at 12:47 AM

Science claims pharmaceutical medications are the panacea to all disease and suffering on our planet.. Science can't explain the power of love, which to me is the genuine panacea to all suffering on our planet. Science can't prove that this phenom. doesn't exist on our planet, but there is genune modesty in my heart to accept is as something more divine than that magical pill or bullet scientists "invented." Who invented love??? Is science perfect?? Scientists believed the world was flat in the past. Scientists believed the earth was the center of the universe, but that doesn't mean that they should be disrespected because of flaws.. What is flawlessness??? The answer is the Dr. Rose!!! He is flawless, and God bless you!!!!!!!!!!! better get back to my school work:p

Comment by Cookie on Saturday, Dec 15 at 05:48 PM

Huckabee is embarrassing himself and his party. It's almost a spoof and ever so entertaining. I can just hear it - <<that Mormon is nuts - he thinks Jesus and Lucifer were BROTHERS! That is just OVER the TOP! Everyone knows Lucifer was God's favorite ANGEL until he got too greedy. If you cant get the hierarchy of Heaven straight you simply cant be President!>>

Comment by Dave Cox on Tuesday, Dec 11 at 12:09 PM

Could you tell us where? in Matt. 22:21, Christ says that paying taxes to Rome is acceptable. this suggests that involvment in affairs of government is also acceptable if it doesn't contradict God's requirements. >Comment by p on Monday, Dec 10 at 06:34 AM >: >Jesus specifically tells his followers not to >involve themselves in politics

Comment by p on Monday, Dec 10 at 06:34 AM

Jesus specifically tells his followers not to involve themselves in politics.

Comment by Laura Davis on Sunday, Dec 9 at 12:12 AM

I missed the interview with Mike Huckabee who is rapidly becoming the darling of the Christian evangelicals in Iowa and elsewhere. Was Huckabee asked about the Wayne Dumond parole case during his tenure as Governor of Arkansas? Apparently, Huckabee exerted pressure on the Arkansas parole board to pardon Wayne Dumond, a convicted rapist, and they gave in to the pressure. Mr. Dumond was released from prison after serving only a short period and then promptly raped and murdered a woman in Missouri. It would seem that Wayne Dumond claimed to be "born again" while serving his prison term and this led the Christian evangelicals to ask Governor Huckabee to get him released. If Governor Huckabee becomes the Republican nominee the Democrats can and should create a Willie Horton type ad about this matter. What sort of judgment does Huckabee have to cause the parole of a dangerous rapist and murderer? Also, this type of action belies Huckabee's claim that he will not be beholden to Christian evangelicals if he becomes President. His image as a nice guy is yet another media concoction. He might be more pleasant than Bush but he will be worse for this country, as difficult as that might be to imagine. Its about time Charlie Rose stops being a "nice guy" and starts asking tough questions of these candidates.

Comment by Whade Tufts on Wednesday, Dec 5 at 02:53 AM

I wish to update comments I made earlier after seeing the refreshing Mike Huckabee interview on your show. I am disappointed that I have not yet seen anything regarding Dr. Ron Paul on your show to date. I so look forward to seeing Charlie interview him. He is certainly the most self-aware, intellectual, studied & honest candidate of the field, now that I have had a chance to more thoroughly investigate your election progress from my home in Canada. What a revealing contrast to the others (with the possible exception of Mike Huckabee), and this certainly includes anything any politician has to offer here. Of course though, the American Constitution is a more advanced, accurate & reliable document than anything we have to offer. This Constitutional commitment is Dr. Paul's special forte (as well as the fact that he is a career trusted net value producer, so uncommon as to be almost totally non-existent for politicians anywhere). Allow me to revise my earlier opinion with this, my more informed perspective. What a wonderful & grateful Vice President Mr. Huckabee would make, with Dr. Paul as his and your thankful people's new President. I urge all Americans to take advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity before you. I know Charlie has his homework ahead for that interview; meanwhile I need say no more to watchers than "Save Us All, & Google Ron Paul". Thanks again, -W. Tufts

Comment by Whade Tufts on Saturday, Nov 17 at 08:02 PM

Living in Canada (Atlantica portion), I am not as informed of certain candidates whom would, nonetheless, if elected as US President to your people, affect my life as a citizen of North America and of the world. Mike Huckabee is such an example of a candidate about whom I was not particularly informed. Your enjoyable, most excellent interview with him (as per your usual style) has given me confidence that I have a clear understanding of his personal & professional background, his synopsis of current conditions, and his resolutions to make the USA a better country and improved member of the world's future civilizations. Though I am a die hard anarcho-capitalist and atheist to boot, I am extremely refreshed at his earnest candor and his near-instantaneous responses to some wide-sweeping, candidacy-risky questions; his leading-edge thoughts on such issues as the oppressive federal tax on individual productivity, re-management of government schools, re-management of government health care, infrastructure revitalisation. He was able to contextualize the issues for greater accuracy of analysis, and then build on that understanding, so I would be better able to make clear choices for progress, rather than be garden-pathed by the same unbroken stream of age-old sleight-of-hand jargon I hear from the realm of fat-cat, entrenched-in-the-status-quo partisan politics (country notwithstanding.) I send my thanks to your show for the admirable job you have performed in informing me at this point in the presidential race, with the hope that Gov. Huckabee becomes President in 2008. It was a pleasure to watch from your website. Here's hoping that the rest of the world takes a lesson from Huckabee's endeavor; this is no time for the status quo. In this age, and now likely in all ages to come, there are and will be innumerable individuals (followed by whole counties) evolving at speeds approaching that of light. Perhaps Huckabee's influence on us in Canada would be one whereby we here find ourselves taking a long-overdue lesson in the grooming and exercise of effective statesmanship (insofar as government via representation can be effective). Unfortunately, I am quite chagrined to add, at this time we in Canada have no one near the calibre of Gov. Huckabee to take the helm of our mouldy, wrinkled, good-old-boy's club in Ottawa. I look forward to witnessing such a statesmanship lesson unfold (how sad is that?), aided by your faithfully refreshing show. -W Tufts

Comment by Sam Jackson on Tuesday, Nov 13 at 03:12 PM

Huckabee says that he is the ultimate 'right to life' candidate, and then states that both he and his wife have carry permits for handguns. In fact, he brags about it. Why didn't Rose ask him how he reconciles those two positions? Is Huckabee prepared to personally pull out his piece and abort somebody in their 124th trimester? Where in the New Testament does Christ say "thou shalt kill thine enemies?" Rose went softball...I might as well watch Larry King. This was an appalling interview.

Comment by Mike Allard on Monday, Nov 12 at 11:35 PM

To me, Huckabee sounded like four more years of Bush. Thompson, Giuliani, McCain, Romney, and even Hillary sound like four more years of Bush. That leaves only one republican candidate that actully believes in the principles of Republicanism. And, only one candidate who has the ability it seems to raise huge amounts of money very quickly. That one candidate is Dr. Ron Paul. Dr. Paul will play really well in New Hampshire. Ron Paul is acquiring about 1600 new money contributors every day and most are first time donors and average about $47.00 per donor. If the growth continues at it's current pace...things could get very interesting.

Comment by C B. on Sunday, Nov 11 at 08:40 PM

Huckabee all the way... He's going to shock them in Iowa.

Comment by Komron on Wednesday, Nov 7 at 02:46 PM

Great interview...But Ron Paul is still my choice. Cant wait to see him on your show Charlie.

Comment by Gloria on Tuesday, Nov 6 at 02:07 AM

People are misunderstanding the issue involving evolution. Evolution is composed of two distict concepts macro and microevolution. The part of evolution he is disagreeing with is the macroevolution part that man evolved from monkies. He doesn't disagree with the notion that there are changes in single species (microevolution) to adapt to changes in environment to help them to better fit the world they live in. People need to understand evolution better before they start discrediting Mr. Huckabee's beliefs. Then again, that is what is being taught in public schools today- that evolution is one big idea that you have to totally agree or disagree with (not composing of micro and macro evolution with macroevolution not being backed up by science)....

Comment by Alex Newman on Monday, Nov 5 at 11:48 PM

He doesn't believe in evolution what type of example would that set for our kids.

Comment by James French on Monday, Nov 5 at 02:53 PM

I was warming to some of Mr. Huckabee's ideas until he used the abhorrent term "Islamofascist." I was surprised that Charlie did not challenge him on it. The usage is downright slovenly. It shows ignorance and distaste, devolving to personal grandstanding of the sort that George Bush has mastered. In my mind that abortion clinic bombers should be labeled "Christofascists!"

Comment by Nick Nichols on Monday, Nov 5 at 12:30 PM

This is a good man. His beliefs are transparent, his ambition is worthy and his message is easy to understand. Mike Huckabee is yesterday's Will Rogers. We need him in the White House.

Comment by Carol J on Sunday, Nov 4 at 11:04 PM

Great interview. Mr. Huckabee is not afraid to speak and Charlie let him. Thanks Charlie for asking the right questions. Hope the other candidates do as well.

Comment by Bruce on Sunday, Nov 4 at 09:20 PM

A guy that believes what he believes without shoving it in everybody's face. He is without doubt the most genuine of the upper tier Republican candidates and his flat tax proposal is appealing regardless of economic status.

Comment by Claudette Spence on Sunday, Nov 4 at 06:10 PM

This was a magnificent interview (as always) and I was impressed with Mike Huckabee's depth of understanding and the interconnectedness of the problems that challenge our society. I was also impressed with his ideas on reforming the systems that are leading us away from being leaders in the world. I happened to have tuned in late to teh interview and so while I heard Mr. Huckabee posit workable solutions to our challenges, I didn't here him speak to the racism that undermines and many of our relations. Did he address that?

Comment by donald andrus on Sunday, Nov 4 at 02:52 PM

for some reason or other i have always been a very good judge of character. the first time i ever heard mike huckabee speak, i knew that he could be the salvation of this country. first of all,he is an adult with adult solutions.he is unvarnished, straightforward, honest, intelligent,likeable-open-minded and unguarded , Ask him a question- get an answer. how refreshing! a person who would no doubt surround himself with people of similar qualies.what a treat that would be for our country.your interview with him was wonderful. you just let him talk.

Comment by Lori Branam on Sunday, Nov 4 at 01:25 PM

This interview was very enlightening. I have followed the GOP for a while. I am confused. None of the so called front runners are any good. I for one will NOT vote for Rudy. This man seems to be the ONLY candidate that is as close to the Pub's views as any in line. I appreciate Huckabee's honesty, consistency, humor, religious stance (not pushy & judgemental). I look forward to any more interviews with MIKE HUCKABEE. Thank you

Comment by Andy C on Sunday, Nov 4 at 01:21 AM

the video doesn't seem to be working...But every other video I watch is working. I'm suspicious...

Comment by Mike P on Saturday, Nov 3 at 09:26 PM

I was hoping to have a chance to hear each of the candidates outside the debate forum so that I could get more than sound bites and posturing. This was an extraordinary interview. I was impressed with the ease and confidence of Mr. Huckabee and the completeness of his declarations; never once did he falter or give the impression that he was standing in the middle on any of the issues Charlie raised - very important issues that speak of a mans character and in this case, integrity. For the first time during the year feel warm about a candidate. At the conclusion of the interview, I was convinced that I could support this man and I believe that any of my friends and family that watch this interview will come to the same conclusion. Thanks Charlie for this great

Comment by Rebecca Huber on Saturday, Nov 3 at 08:44 PM

WOW!!!!! I like Mike!! He is refreshingly honest and appealing. I'm actually excited about the 2008 Presidential race. We would be BLESSED to have this man as the next President of the United States. We need to spread the word!

Comment by Jon Eskenas on Saturday, Nov 3 at 07:20 PM

A terrific interview, where everyone can see who Governor Huckabee is as a candidate and as a man. People can agree or disagree with his viewpoints, but I don't think anyone can ever blame him of being dishonest or deceiving. I was especially glad to see that he was able to speak more about health care and education here, as those two vitally important topics have been largely missing from the debates. It's so nice to support a candidate because I'm proud to do it, not because I was told to do it. Go Huckabee! http://losangeles4huckabee.blogspot.com/

Comment by Jim on Saturday, Nov 3 at 04:02 PM

Gov Huckabee comes across as an articulate, intelligent, thoughtful candidate. His message is very compelling. Where I drastically differ with him is on defense spending and our overseas empire building. I think this is clearly bankrupting this country. The dollar is dropping for good reason. We need drastic changes to affect the direction this nation is headed.

Comment by Rachel Kimbro on Saturday, Nov 3 at 01:34 PM

I agree...KUDODS to Charlie Rose for initiating the series of our candidates! I am excited to see every single one of these! Thank you Charlie!

Comment by Lisa C on Saturday, Nov 3 at 12:06 PM

This is one of the better interviews with Gov. Huckabee that I have seen. (I hope you will replay it soon!) To the people who saw this interview and are now convinced that Gov. Huckabee is THE MAN to be our next President, and to those who want to know more about him, visit his web page at: www.mikehuckabee.com In addition to finding more information about Huckabee and his views on the issues, you can contribute to his campaign; order Huckabee bumper stickers, t-shirts, etc.; and get together with other supporters to help promote Huckabee and get him elected. If you are interested in learning more about the FairTax, visit www.fairtax.org

Comment by Chris on Saturday, Nov 3 at 11:29 AM

Wow!! Huckabee will be a great President. Very practical and a guy that will get people together to get things done. The more I hear his ideas, the more I think he is "The Man"

Comment by Kurt Stavenhagen on Saturday, Nov 3 at 10:15 AM

â?¢ Though I disagree with his more optimistic appraisal of the War in Iraq, I found myself surprisingly engaged and encouraged by Huckabee. He's at ease with himself. His quick replies to Rose's questions were notable. His patience with Rose's uncharacteristic jumpy interruptions was also noteworthy. He seems to have a real sense of what it means to be a public servant. And he cares about health care for kids. He has a Beatitude-inflected care for the poor that most other Christian conservatives neglect; they seem stuck on justice and stickin' it to those damn liberals. Why isn't this man getting more press? . . . I was thinking Obama because of his position on poverty and his fair-mindedness but Huckabee might bring economic smarts (fair, more equitable taxes) together with social conscience. See the USA Today editorial on him this past Tuesday: ironic that Christians in particular aren't flocking to him; perhaps we'll see an emergence of the conscience of Campolo/Rick Warren/ emerging church evangelical from evangelicals tired of the single issue rhetoric of the "old School" partial James Dobson. Here's to Pro-Life--all of it (Huckabee change your position on the death penalty :-)

Comment by Carl Mueller on Saturday, Nov 3 at 08:24 AM

Kudos to Charlie Rose for initiating this series on The Candidates. This is the perfect venue for in-depth examination of each candidate's character as well as his or her positions on the key issues. No one can fake it for a whole hour of one-on-one with Charlie Rose! The series should be required viewing for everyone who steps into the voting booth for the primaries and the general election next November. This first-in-the-series interview with Mike Huckabee confirmed my conviction that he is the best candidate for the presidency. Governor Huckabee is a man of integrity and intellect, with unique and innovative approaches to taxes, health care, and education. Please re-run this interview after he wins the Republican nomination.

Comment by Enrico Fermi on Saturday, Nov 3 at 06:20 AM

I heard several times in the interview that Huckabee wants a cure for alltimers and then he will say altzhimers, Does he think there is a disease called alltimers? And this guy wants to be president? Are we going to have another president that can't say nuclear?

Comment by Darryl Rawlins on Saturday, Nov 3 at 02:34 AM

Finally...a conversation on issues and solutions. I believe that Mike Huckabee can lead a nation with more unity. There will be those who intend to tear apart, but most of us want common sense and integrity in our leaders. You have my vote Mr Huckabee...now may intelligent conversations continue and may we all tell one or two people to listen to these conversations.

Comment by Judy Watts on Saturday, Nov 3 at 12:58 AM

Charlie Rose and Mike Huckabee congradulations. That was very informative and well done. The topics moved along and yet the candidate had the opportunity to really show us his ideas. Again great job. Mike your my huckleberry!

Comment by JoplinJimmy on Saturday, Nov 3 at 12:33 AM

Great interview! Mike Huckabee is definitely got what it takes to be President of the United States! Authentic, genuine, articulate, balanced, visionary--a true leader and statesman. I would urge others to visit www.mikehuckabee.com for more information about this noteworthy candidate!

Comment by Harrison on Friday, Nov 2 at 09:51 PM

I was very impressed with the conviction to improve education. However, Pro life and Pro gun control is and oxymoron, also Mr Huckabee's god seems to be favouring the rich folks not the poor, the poor continue to suffer. Survival of the fittest is right.

Comment by Jake Taylor on Friday, Nov 2 at 08:24 PM

What is it about Arkansas that it keeps producing viable presidential candidates? Seriously, does anyone know? I find it odd that such a relatively small state has such a strong political presence.

Comment by IMPRESSED GREATLY on Friday, Nov 2 at 06:14 PM

Thanks for a great presentation, to say the least.

Comment by Ann Calvert on Friday, Nov 2 at 05:48 PM

This is the man that should be President. He has a great understanding of people and needs but doesn't want big government. He has respect for people that puts him far above any candidate whether Democrat or Republican. No matter what Ron Paul supporters say Ron Paul cannot hold a candle to this man when speaking. Dr. Paul deserves respect but his far right ideals will not get him the Presidency. Dr. Paul will also need support in Washington if he gets elected but unfortunately people actually laugh at him and don't take him seriously. Gov. Huckabee has beaten the Clinton machine for 14 years in Arkansas and actually can compare apples to apples to Hillary in the education department of Arkansas. He also can attack respectfully with the way he phrases his answers that make the other candidates look petty. Gov. Huckabee in 2008!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Linda Black on Friday, Nov 2 at 12:38 PM

Huckabee made the statement that education should "release weapons of mass instruction" which included music and the arts in order to stem the tide of dropouts. A huge 'Bravo' for a man who realizes how the arts can keep right-brain kids studying the left-brain subjects just so they can participate in music, art and drama. Music was my love and I endured math for music. I'm still very involved in music and I've never done a trigonometry problem since I walked out of class years ago. An educated people is essential for our form of government to stand so his approach to education gets my vote. He mentioned education should be balanced in order to represent all the students. He seems a balanced man with balanced ideas and that is what this country needs - a sense of balance in all our policies. Another reason to vote for Huckabee. Linda

Comment by TMelissa on Friday, Nov 2 at 09:59 AM

These Ron Paul people don't wast any time, and they sure seem to enjoy raining on someone else's parade. Governor Huckabee's interview was fantastic! It just solidified in my mind the reasons why I am voting for him. All of the complaining about tax raises has come from people that don't even live in Arkansas. Ask the Arkansans and they'll tell you they love Mike. Nobody here complains except for a few folks in Little Rock that have been paid by the Clintons to do so.

Comment by Nikos A. Leverenz on Friday, Nov 2 at 03:02 AM

Mike Huckabee is a pretty sure bet to be the VP nominee, particularly if a Nor'Easter gets the main GOP nod. I wish he'd start bringing up the FairTax in the debates again. However, I do prefer someone a bit more western, libertarian and "constitutional," who I hope will be on Charlie's show really soon: RON PAUL.

Comment by jimi on Friday, Nov 2 at 02:07 AM

if u truly r christian then to convert all humans is our goal not pick and choose how arrogant of u too judge that if u claim to b intelligent then think

Comment by phoobaar on Friday, Nov 2 at 12:09 AM

Mr. Huckabee sounds like he's been listening to Ron Paul -- which is good to hear -- but I'd suggest people take a look at the candidate who's been saying these things for 30 years. Google Ron Paul.

Comment by Benjamin Fargo on Thursday, Nov 1 at 10:56 PM

My goodness, there is some bitter anger in the preceding comments. My evaluation of Huckabee is that he's a principled and rational man. It's strange to me that everyone keeps asking him about creation -vs- evolution, when as he's said repeatedly, he is running for an executive office. He is not running for election so he can write science textbooks or decide who goes to heaven and who goes to hell. If he can run the government efficiently and work with the other two branches of the federal government competently, then he's a good candidate.

Comment by Sam Sqfalhait on Wednesday, Oct 31 at 04:06 PM

As a professing Christian and a Baptist minister, how does Mr. Huckabee view the Baptist Report recommendation to missionaries NOT to attempt to rescue converts to Christianity from Islam? How does he view the fact that applications for asylum in the US by this category of people are routinely denied in immigration courts? Wouldnt that qualify as heartless geopolitics hardball of the most perfidious kind? It may be shrewd on the part of the Baptists, but is it wise to allow perceived petty geopolitical gain to trump chivalry and humanity in this regard? To this last question, duty and humanity compel me to submit to Mr. Huckabee, the Southern Baptists, and all other Christians that the answer is a big and ugly NO! Mr. Huckabee may not want to touch this subject (there are no votes to be had there). But, I am one-hundred-per-cent certain that what goes around is sure to come around in this area. Chivalry has its reward and perfidy has its reward. If history does not repeat itself, it surely can rhyme in a most unexpected way. What does history teach us about the reward of perfidy? When Germanic tribes in Scandinavia came under attack by the Huns in the 4th century, they sought help from Christian Rome. That was viewed as a godsend geopolitical opportunity by Rome. The Germanic tribes were advised that Rome was in no position to help them protect there lands. But, should they decide to forego there lands and move to the territory of the Roman Empire, Rome would be happy to give them land to settle and to have partnership with them in halting the Hun attack, provided that those tribes converted to Christianity. Convert to Christianity they did. At the counsel of Rome, those tribes left their lands and sought the protection of Rome. Only then did Christian Rome reveal its true intentions. No land for settlement and no food were provided. Whoever wanted to fend off starvation, they were told, must sell themselves and their children as slaves to Rome. Sell themselves and their children they did. They had no other choice. We learn from history that the Romans treated their newly acquired bargain slaves in a most brutal way. They used them in battle as expendable foot soldiers. However, the perfidy of Rome did not go unpunished. These people extended their hands to Christian Rome in friendship and they were taken advantage of. Why should Baptists and other Christians repeat the same trick with converts to Christianity from Islam? Geopolitical devises can very easily backfire. I most earnestly call on Mr. Huckabee, Baptists and all Christians to apply chivalry and humanity with these desperate souls, not perfidy. For perfidy has its reward, believe me. Help these desperate souls. Do not take advantage of them. Do not through them to be bludgeoned by Islamics. Your reward in heaven will be great, Mr. Huckabee, I assure you.