I had a chance to see frm. Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas on Wednesday, just a few days before the Republican Straw Poll on Ames. The event was held at the West Des Moines School Districts' Learning Resource Center. About 50 were in attendence to hear Huckabee speak while the rain poured down outside.
The Governor was traveling with is wife Cindy and with 2006 Lt. Governor nominee Bob Vander Plaats (Huckabee's state chairman).
Huckabee used the event to pick up a theme stressed at the Drake Debate, that he represents Main Street, not Wall Street, and his ability to connect with normal people is something that other GOP candidates could have a more difficult time with.
Also brought up was a recent attack ad aired by the conservative economic group Club For Growth. Huckabee speculated that he must be doing well if an outside group from Washington D.C. was attacking him. He did not specifically refute any of the claims of the ad.
Aside from stressing the importance of strong finish at the Straw Poll, Huckabee talked about his pro-life position as something that he wouldn't compromise on as president.
The event lasted about an hour, Huckabee shook all hands before speaking and had to rush to Ames for another event after taking questions on AIDS relief, immigration, and gas taxes. Huckabee always comes off as a likeable and genuine guy and it was interesting to see him action before the Straw Poll.
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