Send Thank You Notes

Please take the time to send a thank you note to these pro-life people/organizations who have made the strongest stand possible for life by endorsing Mike Huckabee.

Alaska, Karen Vosburgh, info@alaskarighttolife.com , prolife@mtaonline.net
Arizona, David Roney, PAC@ArizonaRightToLife.org
Georgia, Bryan Lash, questions@grtl.org
Missouri, Patricia Skain, http://missourilife.org (website submission form)
Montana, Liana Karlin, life@rtlmt.org

No other state right-to-life organization that I know of is endorsing Huckabee yet. Please, at least e-mail your state affiliate, requesting that they endorse the only truly, consistently pro-life candidate who can win.

Fair Tax and Trade

If you know of any newspaper, in any state voting on February 5th, that you think I should send this to, please let me know.

Length: 224 words

As John McCain, Rudy Giulani, and Mitt Romney stump and stomp and stamp about the economy, two things you will rarely—if ever—hear mentioned are fair trade and the Fair Tax. They’ll mention lower corporate taxes, but they won't mention that, as long as corporate taxes exist, they will serve as both a natural tariff on our products and an invisible tax on our consumers. Corporations don’t really pay taxes, instead passing them on through higher prices.
They’ll mention tax breaks and lower income taxes, but they won't mention that, as long as income taxes exist, productivity will be stifled and peak economic efficiency won’t be reached.

They’ll mention improving trade and America’s global competitiveness while reducing our trade deficit, but they won’t mention that, as long as other countries charge high duties on our exports while we charge none on their imports, we will always struggle to compete.

Endorsed by Duncan Hunter, who has championed the idea of fair, “mirror trade,” Mike Huckabee is the only leading presidential candidate proposing both fair trade and the Fair Tax, which would eliminate income and corporate taxes, replacing them with a national consumption tax. It would be an uphill battle to install such policies in corrupt Washington, but, since we’re already talking about “change” this election, why don’t we talk about big change—real change?

Social Conservatism Still Holds Precedence

Here's yet another letter I wrote to a Florida newspaper. If you think I should send it to another newspaper, in any state, let me know.

Length: 243 words

Subject: Social Conservatism Still Holds Precedence

This letter is to affirm that social conservatism still holds a great deal of precedence with at least one voter. Apparently, most of the contenders for the Republican nomination don’t realize that people like me exist. Romney is trying to magnify the importance of the economy, which goes well with his business acumen. McCain is trying to spin everything to foreign policy and defense, which goes well with his military and defense background. Giulani tries to tie a lot of things back to 9/11 and his leadership experience from it.

This trend of emphasizing one issue is understandable, since each candidate has his own particular strength. But don’t forget that all these candidates are also hiding conservative weaknesses in the social realm.

Giulani is in favor of choice, civil unions, and locally-determined gun restrictions. Romney has shoddy track records on abortion and gun control. McCain does not support a Human Life Amendment or a Marriage Amendment, and his maverick nature has brought him on the anti-gun side of the fence more than once.

Mike Huckabee is the only one who has been a constant, complete conservative on all of these issues. He supports a Human Life Amendment, a Marriage Amendment, and the Second Amendment. Nothing in his record contradicts his stances on these issues. He is the only one who appears to have consistently believed in what I do as passionately as I do. Therefore, he is the only one I will support.

Lost in the Shuffle...the Second Amendment

This is another letter I sent to a Florida newspaper. It is about the Republican candidates' records on gun control. If you know of a newspaper, in any state, that you think I should send this to, let me know, by comment or e-mail.

Length: 242 words

Lost in the campaign shuffle of the economy, the war in Iraq, and the war on terror, we find an issue most fundamental: the right to keep and bear arms. All the candidates on the Republican side pay lip service to the Second Amendment, but, as the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Furthermore, past statements speak louder than election year rhetoric. Alas, most of the candidates in the Republican field don’t have a consistent pattern to trust.

Giulani supports locally-determined gun restrictions, as if some citizens don’t deserve the same constitutional liberties that others do. Apparently a utilitarian, he defends his actions in New York City, claiming that they reduced crime. But many, especially conservatives, would reject the logic of such a cause-effect argument and its use as an excuse to restrict a constitutional right.

Romney’s record shows that he used to support the Brady law and a ban on at least some semi-automatic weapons. Furthermore, he promised not to “chip away” at Massachusetts’ strict gun laws when he was running for governor. McCain’s maverick mentality led him into anti-gun territory—and not just once.

In contrast to those three, Mike Huckabee is the only candidate who has unfailingly and adamantly protected our right to defend ourselves in a free and unhindered manner.

I beseech all conservatives, while all the candidates promise to protect the country and your wallets, remember who has also consistently protected your right to protect yourself.

Straight Talk About John McCain on Immigration

I wrote this letter to "The Ledger," a Florida newspaper. Do NOT copy this letter to them. If you know of another newspaper, in any state, that would be a good place to send this, comment on this post or e-mail me with the newspaper's name/website/e-mail address. THANKS!

John McCain dubs his campaign the “Straight Talk Express.” So, I thought I’d take some time to give my own straight talk about John McCain on immigration.

McCain says that his immigration bill failed because people do not trust the government. Here’s some straight talk: his immigration bill failed because, in the eyes of us conservatives, it was a terrible plan; it was amnesty, no matter how McCain tries to parse definitions. McCain says he learned that Americans want the border secured first. Here's more straight talk: yes, we do want the borders secured, but that’s not the only problem we had with his plan. We don’t want amnesty, and he is still promising us that. He says that, in his plan where most illegals get to stay in America from day one, "they'd have to get at the back of the line" for citizenship. Here's some straight talk: when you're already in the Chocolate Factory, who cares about the Golden Ticket? McCain says that he would deport the two million criminal illegals immediately. Here's some straight talk: those two million criminals would be amazingly difficult to round up. A terrorist, drug dealer, murderer, or rapist is not going to come forward, ask for a card, and say, “By the way, I’m one of the bad ones.” McCain says he wouldn’t deport the wife, here illegally, of a soldier in Iraq. Here’s some straight talk: rather than exploiting that situation to justify compromising the law, why not ask how they managed to get married in the first place?

As a conservative, I must say that, for a straight talker, McCain sure thinks and speaks crookedly on this issue. Mike Huckabee has proposed a 9-point Secure the Border Plan, endorsed by Jim Gilchrist, founder of the Minuteman; he has signed a “No Amnesty Pledge”; he’s been endorsed by immigration hawk and former presidential candidate Duncan Hunter; and he has my support.

I Apologize...

...if I have not responded to any of your comments. As you can see, I've been really busy lately.

Letter to Florida Right to Life

On FRTL's website, you can find the National Right to Life Committee's endorsement of Fred Thompson listed in the sidebar. Since Fred Thompson has dropped out of the race, I, and some others, have decided to write e-mails to FRTL, requesting that they endorse Mike Huckabee. Please join the effort. With Florida's primary looming less than a week away, an announcement of such an endorsement could provide a significant boost for Huckabee.

FRTL's e-mail address: frtl@embarqmail.com

Here's the e-mail I sent, which you can model if you so desire:

Subject: Urgent Request for You to Endorse Mike Huckabee for President

To whom it may concern:

On your website, I noticed that you list the NRLC's endorsement of former presidential candidate Fred Thompson. Since Senator Thompson has exited the race, I am writing to urge you to give your endorsement to Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas.

Governor Huckabee is and always has been staunchly pro-life. He is the most consistently, fully, and fervently pro-life candidate in the race. He even states on his site that abortion is the issue which originally got him involved in politics. He believes that Roe v. Wade should be overturned. He is opposed to research on embryonic stem cells. He supports a Human Life Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and he passed pro-life legislation while governor of Arkansas.

In addition, whereas other so-called "second-tier" candidates have either bowed out or shown no substantial presence in the polls, Governor Huckabee has quieted qualms about his electability. Finishing first in Iowa, third in New Hampshire, third in Michigan, and a very close second in South Carolina, he has clearly proven to be one of the main contenders for the Republican nomination. As far as future primaries go, he is either leading or competitive in the polls of numerous states which vote on Super Tuesday.

With the constraints of a modest budget and a lack of inherent name recognition, Governor Huckabee would benefit tremendously from your support. You could provide a significant boost in momentum with the announcement of your endorsement.

Down in the Sunshine State, you've seen, through the story of Tim Tebow, the importance of giving every life a chance. As one of the most important primaries in the nation is about to take place in your state, please take the strongest stand for life that you can. Endorse Mike Huckabee.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
[your name]

Letter to North Dakota Right to Life

A fellow soldier in Huck's army sent an e-mail to NDRL, asking them to support Mike Huckabee for President. He received a response saying that they had decided not to endorse a candidate until the two main parties had selected their nominees. I wrote the following e-mail in response, beseeching them to reconsider. I urge you to send a similar e-mail to them. Their address is: ndrl@btinet.net

To whom it may concern:

I understand that you have decided not to endorse a presidential candidate until the two main parties have selected their nominees. I am writing to implore you to reconsider your decision. Please allow me to explain:

Unlike other election cycles, this primary season has presented pro-lifers with an urgent and immediate challenge. On the Democratic side, all the leading candidates are pro-choice, as usual. However, on the Republican side, we are faced with an uncommon predicament. Namely, all of the candidates are not pro-life in a complete and unadulterated manner.

Rudy Giulani, former mayor of New York City, is personally opposed to abortion but believes in a woman's right to choose. He claims that he would appoint strict constructionist judges, but he does not support a ban on abortion.

Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, was pro-choice until the past few years. He takes a somewhat apathetic stance towards the issue, believing that the country is not ready to rid itself of abortion. In addition, he remains in favor of rape and incest exceptions.

John McCain believes that overturning Roe v. Wade would be sufficient. On his website, he states, "Constitutional balance would be restored by the reversal of Roe v. Wade, returning the abortion question to the individual states." This stance is not the one of someone who recognizes the overwhelming importance of ending abortion.

In contrast to Giulani, Romney, and McCain, Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas, is and has always been fully and staunchly pro-life. He believes that Roe v. Wade should be overturned. He is opposed to research on embryonic stem cells. He supports a Human Life Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and he passed pro-life legislation while governor of Arkansas. Without a doubt, he is the most consistently and fervently pro-life candidate in the field of frontrunners.

Furthermore, whereas other so-called "second-tier" candidates have either bowed out or shown no substantial presence in the polls, Governor Huckabee has quieted qualms about his electability. Finishing first in Iowa, third in New Hampshire, third in Michigan, and a very close second in South Carolina, he has clearly proven to be one of the main contenders for the Republican nomination. As far as future primaries go, he is either leading or competitive in the polls of numerous states which vote on Super Tuesday.


With the constraints of a modest budget and a lack of inherent name recognition, Governor Huckabee would benefit greatly from your support.

Thank you for your time. I sincerely hope that, reconsidering your policy of giving no endorsements until the general election, you will endorse Mike Huckabee for President of the United States.

Sincerely,
[your name]

Duncan Hunter endorses Mike Huckabee for President

Former presidential candidate and U.S. Representative from California, Duncan Hunter announced his endorsement of Mike Huckabee today.

Hunter dropped out of the race after two poor showings in Nevada and South Carolina on January 19th. His poll numbers and actual vote percentages consistently hovered around--usually below--two percent, but he is respected as a true, complete, consistent conservative. Although any supporters who follow his lead may be few, Hunter's influence is greater in that he may convince some fence-sitters to come to Huckabee.

To read more about Duncan Hunter and his recently ended bid for the presidency, click here.

To read more about his endorsement of Huckabee, click here.

Letter to National Right to Life

Fred Thompson ended his campaign for the presidency today. National Right to Life had endorsed him. This is an e-mail I just sent to them, urging them to endorse Mike Huckabee in Thompson's stead. Please send an e-mail similar to this one to NRLC, with your name at the end of it. Also, contact your family and friends, asking them to do the same. This is a very simple action to take, but one that is urgent and could be very important. Read the letter to see why.

Subject: Writing to Request That You Endorse Governor Mike Huckabee for President

To whom it may concern:

Now that Former Senator Fred Thompson, whom NRLC endorsed for President of the United States, has ended his campaign, I am writing to urge you to officially endorse Mike Huckabee, Former Governor of Arkansas, in Thompson's stead.

Governor Huckabee is and always has been staunchly pro-life. He is the most consistently and fervently pro-life candidate in the race. He believes Roe v. Wade should be overturned. He is opposed to research on embryonic stem cells. He supports a Human Life Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and he passed pro-life legislation while governor of Arkansas.

In addition, he has calmed fears about his electability. Finishing first in Iowa, third in New Hampshire, third in Michigan, and a very close second in South Carolina, he has clearly proven to be one of the main contenders for the Republican nomination. Furthermore, he is either leading or competitive in the polls of numerous states which vote on Super Tuesday.

With the constraints of a modest budget and a lack of inherent name recognition, Governor Huckabee would benefit tremendously from your support. Moreover, as Super Tuesday approaches quickly, when over twenty states will choose their candidates on the same day, Governor Huckabee needs as much national media coverage as possible. You could greatly assist in this area with an announcement of your endorsement.

Thank you for your time. I sincerely hope that you will choose to endorse Governor Mike Huckabee for President of the United States.