Super Tuesday "Super" for Huckabee

A day after Super Tuesday, a day in which over 20 states decided where their delegate votes shall be placed, it seemed that all is not lost for Mr. Huckabee in his presidential campaign. Mike Huckabee, who for weeks has been virtually counted out by political analysts, had a strong showing on Super Tuesday, winning five states in the South. This showing has re-vitalized both him and his campaign, as both and he and his pocket book saw a boost with Tuesday’s success. Mitt Romney however, seems to see Huckabee as someone who doesn’t have a prayer and needs to get out of the race due to the fact that with him there, it is just someone else for him to compete with in votes. This attitude by Mr. Romney does not look to be one that will bring him success, as Huckabee has stated his intentions of staying for the long haul as Chip Saltsman, Mr. Huckabee’s campaign manager has been quoted saying “We are still running for president. We’re not running for Vice President.” A different attitude and a focus shift to his own campaign might help Mr. Romney with his own worries.

This is a summary of the article “As Romney Falters in Republican Race, Huckabee’s Drive Gathers Momentum” from The New York Times on February 6, 2008 by Michael Luo and Adam Nossiter. I chose this article and believe it should be read because it has to do with a topic that has huge implications on the Republican race for their party nomination for President.