Poll Surge

The polls are rising. The media are calling. The first tiers are fading. I love it when a plan comes together. Our guy is coming up fast on the outside. (Conveniently, the outside is on the RIGHT in racing.) Go Mike!

Fred Thompson is planning to announce his candidacy the day after the debate. This is probably scheduled to overshadow the debate coverage, a debate he has cleverly avoided. I like Fred, but the qualifications of Gov. Huckabe exceed Fred's. Sen. Thompson hasn't the executive experience of Mike. The senator is a good actor, but I'm not sure he will be as cool under fire from someone like Chris Matthews.

One part of the presidential campaign will give trouble to almost all Republican candidates. The debate with Hillary Clinton. She appear to be the odds-on favorite. A man debating a woman will cause difficulties unseen in a presidential race. Will the man appear to beat up on the woman? Will he be seen as dismissive or condescending? Every voter will see it from a different perspective. I believe that Mike Huckabee has the personality, confidence, and humility to win that debate.

Has there ever been a more likable candidate?