With a surprise win in the Iowa caucus, Mike Huckabee caught the attention of the Republican party and the nation. But despite a strong showing early in the presidential race, Huckabee was unable to attract the wider base he needed, and ended his bid on March 4, 2008. The Baptist minister and former governor of Arkansas' strong conservative following - pro-gun, pro-life, and pro-death penalty - is now the same audience that Republican nominee McCain struggles to attract.http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorThu, 28 Aug 2008 7:58:26 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27712/huckabee-vp-my-job-right-now-is-to-get-him-elected.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMike Huckabee's as busy as ever two months after dropping out of the GOP race, giving speeches around the country and campaigning for GOP candidates everywhere—including, of course, John McCain, who is said to have the former preacher on the top of his list of potential veeps. So would he accept? "It's impolite to start saying that if the captain of the football team were to invite me to the prom, that I already have a dress picked out," Huckabee told Newsweek.http://www.newser.com/story/27712/huckabee-vp-my-job-right-now-is-to-get-him-elected.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 17 May 2008 1:26:31 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27709/huckabee-jokes-about-gun-pointed-at-obama.html?refid=rss_all_defaultAt an NRA convention today, Mike Huckabee quipped that an offstage sound was Barack Obama leaping from a loaded gun. “That was Barack Obama,” the former Arkansas governor said. “He just tripped off a chair. He's getting ready to speak and somebody aimed a gun at him and he—he dove for the floor." The Obama camp has not yet returned fire over the remark, the AP reports.http://www.newser.com/story/27709/huckabee-jokes-about-gun-pointed-at-obama.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 16 May 2008 18:04:33 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/25700/huckabee-hops-on-straight-talk-express.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFormer rivals John McCain and Mike Huckabee stumped side-by-side in Arkansas today, reviving rumors that they may form a joint ticket for the November election, CNN reports. Huckabee "can be a great asset to our campaign," McCain said. Huckabee, who has announced a new book and political action committee, joined McCain on his tour of economically depressed—and historically Democratic—regions.http://www.newser.com/story/25700/huckabee-hops-on-straight-talk-express.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 25 Apr 2008 18:08:42 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22054/huckabee-lay-off-obama-pastor.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBarack Obama got some unexpected help yesterday from Mike Huckabee, of all people. The former candidate called Obama’s speech “historic” and said it wasn’t fair to hold candidates accountable for everything the people near them say, ABC News reports. Huckabee, once a pastor himself, said he understood how Wright could get “caught up in the emotion” of an extemporaneous sermon and warned against taking his comments out of context.http://www.newser.com/story/22054/huckabee-lay-off-obama-pastor.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 20 Mar 2008 6:56:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/20736/mccain-clinches-huckabee-out.html?refid=rss_all_defaultJohn McCain officially clinched the Republican nomination for president tonight, the Washington Post reports. Mike Huckabee conceded after McCain racked up easy wins in Texas, Ohio, Vermont, and Rhode Island to surpass the necessary number of delegates—1,191. He is expected to go to the White House tomorrow to collect an endorsement from President Bush.http://www.newser.com/story/20736/mccain-clinches-huckabee-out.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 04 Mar 2008 17:48:35 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/20734/obama-mccain-win-in-vermont.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBarack Obama and John McCain won their primaries in Vermont tonight, the Burlington Free Press reports. For Obama, it's his 12th straight political victory over Hillary Clinton, though the bigger focus comes later tonight when voters in Ohio and Texas weigh in. Rhode Island also votes. McCain, meanwhile, edges closer to officially securing the GOP nomination, which he could do tonight.http://www.newser.com/story/20734/obama-mccain-win-in-vermont.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 04 Mar 2008 16:57:25 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/20612/only-obama-can-rescue-us-brand.html?refid=rss_all_defaultHillary Clinton is the sturdy candidate resembling Microsoft, John McCain evokes Hummer, and Mike Huckabee’s the Applebee’s of the field, but only Barack Obama "has the secret sauce that Brand America needs to regain its appeal." media consultant Jeff Yang writes in Salon. Yang is part of a team studying the "brand's" international standing, and he shares some insights.http://www.newser.com/story/20612/only-obama-can-rescue-us-brand.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 03 Mar 2008 15:47:45 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/20549/dallas-morning-news-endorses-huckabee.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWhile acknowledging success for Mike Huckabee is "mathematically impossible," the Dallas Morning News today endorsed the ex-Arkansas governor. The editorial board praised his “good-natured approach to politics” and acknowledged that its continuing support is more symbolic than practical, calling a vote for Huckabee “a good investment in the Republican Party's future.”http://www.newser.com/story/20549/dallas-morning-news-endorses-huckabee.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 02 Mar 2008 15:17:29 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/20393/obama-up-by-6-in-texas-down-by-2-in-ohio.html?refid=rss_all_defaultAhead of Tuesday’s crucial primaries, Barack Obama leads Hillary Clinton in Texas, 48% to 42%, and trails in Ohio, 44% to 42%, Reuters reports. “All the momentum is with Obama,” said pollster John Zogby. “The question is whether she can stem the tide.” In Ohio, Clinton retains strong leads among women, older voters, Democrats, Catholics, and union members.http://www.newser.com/story/20393/obama-up-by-6-in-texas-down-by-2-in-ohio.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 29 Feb 2008 12:15:27 CST