February 9th, 2008

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Huckabee Wins Kansas Republican Caucus

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

 

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will win the Kansas Republican caucuses, CNN projects.

With 76 percent of precincts reporting, Huckabee had 62 percent of the vote, compared with 22 percent for Arizona Sen. John McCain and 11 percent for Texas. Rep. Ron Paul.

Kansas has 36 delegates at stake Saturday.

CNN

Sanford Mentioned As Possible VP

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

Keeping my fingers crossed on this one!

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is being mentioned as a possible Vice-Presidential running mate for John McCain. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich predicted that McCain would choose either Sanford, Florida Governor Charlie Crist, or his current opponent Mike Huckabee as his running mate.

WSPA TV

Berkeley Backs Off Attack Against Marines

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
As six Republican senators devised a plan to yank $2.3 million in federal funding for Berkeley programs, the mayor of the famously liberal city apologized Wednesday for his hard stance against a Marine recruiting center.

Two City Council members vowed to soften their stance as well.

NCB11

Looks like these “principled” extremists changed their tune once their Federal welfare check was threatened.