Post-Debate Coverage

Even though Gov. Huckabee did not receive his fair share of questions, he did an excellent job with the questions he had a chance to answer.

Here is what some of the media is saying about Gov. Huckabee's performance last night.

Steven Pearlstein of the Washington Post had this to say:
Judged by who can offer a serious approach to economic policy, the hands-down winner in the Republican race so far is Huckabee, who combines intelligence, candor and comfortable familiarity with the issues and a practical approach anchored in solid conservative beliefs.

If only the political press were as impressed with the quality of a candidate's program as with his name recognition, it would be Huckabee, not Thompson, who was energizing the Republican contest.

Bull Dog Pundit from Ankle Biting Pundits:
Mike Huckabee: Another good performance. Like McCain he really taps into the economic anxiety that many people feel, especially in Michigan. I almost wish Huckabee had more money, because I think he could compete with the big boys and give them a run. But maybe I’m biased.

Amber Arellano from the Detroit News:

1st Place Winner -- tie: former Governor Mike Huckabee and U.S. Congressman Ron Paul. Both leaders spoke to Americans' core concerns, especially here in Michigan as we face painful deindustrialization without any meaningful response from the White House.

Huckabee offered up sensible policy ideas on energy and terrorism. He also scored major points among many of us in the Rustbelt -- and anyone concerned about the downward economic pressure on the Middle Class -- when he pointed out the future need for unionism.

When American CEO's are making 500 times what the average U.S. employee does, Huckabee said, it "creates a level of discontent" that provides a fertile ground for unionization, "a natural outgrowth of that discontent." He added that we would see a huge union growth in the future.
(HT: One Mom)

If you missed the debate there are a couple of blogs that did a great job either doing a live blog during the debate or a recap of the debate. I encourage you to check them out.

Mike Huckabee blog
One Mom
Huckamania!
Huckabee Hound
Michigan Redneck

Also CNBC did a live blog of the debate. Check it out. John Harwood lists Mike and Rudy having the best night.

CNBC Blog