Campaign for United States President, 2008 election edit
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Huckabee announced his run for the White House on Meet the Press on January 28 2007.[1]
At the August 11 Iowa Straw Poll, Huckabee took second place with 2,587 votes, roughly 18 percent.[2] Huckabee spent $57.98 per vote in the Straw Poll, which is the lowest among the top three finishers.[3] Huckabee drew attention with an unconventional ad featuring Chuck Norris[4] In a later ad Huckabee wished voters a merry Christmas[5]. Critics accused him of including subliminal massages, which he denied [6].
As of December 20, most major polls show Giuliani and Huckabee in a virtual tie within the margin of error[7], with Huckabee holding the lead in Iowa[8].
Notes edit
- ^ Former Gov. Huckabee to jump into 2008 race. Associated Press, January 27, 2007
- ^ "What Iowa's Straw Poll Tells the GOP" Time Online, August 11, 2007
- ^ "Straw poll: Huckabee spent just $58 per vote for 2nd place and revived prospects". USA Today, August 12, 2007
- ^ Mike Huckabee, Chuck Norris. HuckChuckFacts (television ad).
{{cite AV media}}: External link in|title={{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help). - ^ Mike Huckabee. What really Matters (television ad).
{{cite AV media}}: External link in|title= - ^ "Huckabee defends religious-themed Christmas ad". Dallas Morning News. 12-20-2007. Retrieved 12-21-2007.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ RealClearPolitics - Republican Nomination Polling
- ^ RealClearPolitics - Iowa Republicabn Caucus