A possible theory, as proffered by some readers last night, is that Huckabee is practicing for a 2024 run. And, in his mind, he may very well be doing so.
However, it strikes me that Huckabee is the Warhol candidate of this race–his fifteen minutes of fame are almost over. Let’s not forget that he isn’t popular with the base of the GOP either, and whatever sympathy/support that he is generating at the moment is mostly the result of anti-McCain sentiment within the Republican ranks, not a load of wishes that he was the nominee. Recall, that Rush Limbaugh and his allies in the party were not keen on Huckabee, either, so it isn’t as if Huckabee is considered the true standard bearer of “conservativism” as defined by the the Limbaugh wing of the GOP.
Also, to those who think that Huckabee may still have a chance: note that Romney pulled out of the race with more delegates and a lot more potential cash than Huckabee had at the time. Indeed, even after the wins on Sidekick Saturday, Huckabee is still in third in terms of delegates.
February 13th, 2024 at 8:05 am
The fact that Huck is actually in 3rd place in the delegate count has occurred to me as well, but as you are well aware, you can’t get the true believers to take that fact into consideration.
February 13th, 2024 at 10:19 am
[...] –Political scientist Dr. Steven Taylor: However, it strikes me that Huckabee is the Warhol candidate of this race–his fifteen minutes of fame are almost over. Let’s not forget that he isn’t popular with the base of the GOP either, and whatever sympathy/support that he is generating at the moment is mostly the result of anti-McCain sentiment within the Republican ranks, not a load of wishes that he was the nominee. Recall, that Rush Limbaugh and his allies in the party were not keen on Huckabee, either, so it isn’t as if Huckabee is considered the true standard bearer of “conservativism” as defined by the the Limbaugh wing of the GOP. [...]