Mike Huckabee Gets Another Key Endorsement

This just in... "Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee garners another key endorsement from blogger Normal Rockstar."

I have NEVER posted a blog about politics - frankly, it intimidates me to know that there are so many people out there who (a) know far more about that whole world than I do, and (b) are too entrenched in their own political bubble and agenda to have a civilized dialog with someone of a differing opinion. So, I usually keep my mouth shut (I had to create the "Politics" category for this post!).

Well, it's a new year, a new day, and I've enjoyed following the presidential race as of late (sadly, I believe I've been more excited about primary results on CNN than Sportscenter on ESPN... ouch!). So, seeing as every vote counts (with the exception of mine seeing as I'm a Canadian) I thought I would throw in my two cents and tell you why I would vote for Huckabee.

Two main reasons: first, he's a runner - a marathoner, in fact! That in itself says a lot about a person and their ability to be disciplined. Read a great commentary on this by the ultramarathon man himself, Dean Karnazes [HT: Glenn].

Secondly, he's an accomplished musician. Now, every time I think about this I get some pretty scary flashbacks of a former President playing saxophone, but for some reason this doesn't feel quite as much like a publicity stunt. He plays bass guitar, which really means that any time he straps on the guitar he's in a supportive role - it's not all about him, musically speaking. Maybe that's why it feels different.

Those are my main reasons. You'll notice I didn't say anything about his politics - take me to task if you will (and I'm sure you will!). But at the end of the day you get to vote for who you want and I... don't. So consider this my vote...

Huckabee for President!

Comments

[Carla]

Maybe I should be a politician. ;-)

[Jeremy]

Carla, I like how you managed to not actually commit one way or the other - there's no way of knowing which way the "scales tipped".

[Melanie]

I have to agree with Mark on that one. Our primary is in 3 days, and I still don't know for sure who I'm voting for.

Your blog made me chuckle, though. I can't figure out why the primary results would be less of an interest than Sports, but then I'm not much into sports - especially the televised sort.

[Carla]

I'm a naturalized citizen so I have appreciated my right to vote since I became one. However, this election cycle I have become interested in what the candidates are actually about instead of just voting the way that I guess a lot of evangelical Christians think they're supposed to. There are definitely good reasons to like (and dislike) Huckabee as a potential president, but your excellent points may tip the scales!

[Carstairs38]

Marathoner and Musician? What else do I need to know. :)

Politics this year is quite interesting. It's the first time in my memory that there has been a real contest this long on either side, let alone both. It's very interesting watching all this unfold.

Mark