Do You Want a 'D' President?
As regular Club blog readers know, I'm no fan of Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, who is being considered as a quiet contender for the presidency in 2008. For instance, the Cato Institute gave him a "D" grade, the 3rd worst rating among non-freshman state executives, when they ranked the country's governors in 2004.
Tim Carney, writing for National Review, had this to say:
"Huckabee is certainly not alone as a Republican governor eager to raise taxes, but his tax-and-spend fever has effects in Washington..."
GOP party activists are meeting in Tennessee this weekend for an event that will showcase all of the potential 2008 candidates for the Republican nomination. I hope someone will take Huckabee to task for being an habitual tax hiker.
However, if he gets glowing reviews, you'll hear from me again next week.
