Huckabee Governed Against the Grain
by Adam Nossiter and David Barstow
In more than a decade of presiding over this state, Mike Huckabee produced a legacy like few other Republican governors in the South, surprising even liberal Democrats with his willingness to upend some of Arkansas' more parochial traditions.
Behind Our Presidential Recommendations
by Keven Ann Willey
It all started on Oct. 24. That's the day we decided that we needed to go public with our recommendations in the 2008 presidential primaries before the end of the year for them to have any resonance. And it's the day we mapped out a process for making our recommendations as studied and relevant to our readers as possible.
Liberals Sing 'Huckelujah'
by Ann Coulter
All I want for Christmas is for Christians to listen to what Mike Huckabee says, rather than what the media say about him. The mainstream media keep flogging Huckabee for being a Christian, apparently unaware that this "God" fellow is testing through the roof in focus groups.
Mitt and Mike: A Tale of Two States
by Matt Bai
As I watched Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee try to out-speechify each other in Iowa last week, it occurred to me that they are separated not just by temperament or ideology, but also by the distinct political cultures from which they hail.
AP Gives Thompson the '04 Treatment
by Jed Babbin
The Associated Press -- once the gold standard of fast and accurate reporting -- changed during the Bush presidency. What was liberal bias has reshaped the wire service into one of the most politically activist media outlets. This is a cautionary tale for every Republican candidate. What AP tried to do to Fred Thompson is going to be repeated against any conservative candidate who exudes a whiff of conservatism in the primaries and whichever Republican gains the presidential nomination.
Will Arizona's New Immigration Law Work?
by Froma Harrop
What would happen if the United States seriously enforced the ban on hiring undocumented workers? We may find out starting Tuesday, when Arizona promises to do it locally.
Criticism of Texas House Speaker Is Misplaced
by State Rep. Warren Chisum
During the waning days of the legislative session, some members, including individuals who had announced candidacies for the speaker's post, urged the House to disengage from regular business to consider a "motion to vacate the chair," even though such a motion is not authorized under House rules.
