Flap’s Links and Comments for May 14th on 05:56
These are my links for May 14th from 05:56 to 13:58:
- Mike Huckabee on 2012: I’ve made a decision – Mike Huckabee emailed a select group of advisers Friday evening to explain that he couldn't say what his 2012 plans are because of a "sworn obligation" to reveal it first on Fox, adding that "once I pull the trigger…things will get even crazier."
One source said the email appeared to have gone to roughly 10 people. Yet while it sparked widespread intrigue among political watchers, several sources close to Huckabee still remained unconvinced he will run again for the presidency, citing his approach to making a decision.
Others privately expressed concern that, if Huckabee does run, his approach so far has had an overly theatrical quality that hasn't screamed "presidential" and has been comparable to the way developer Donald Trump has gone about his potential candidacy.
By mid-afternoon Saturday, few Huckabee supporters were expressing optimism he was set to announce a run, with most speculating the "trigger" he referred to pulling meant another venture, like a politically focused non-profit, or that he was taking on a new role with Fox.
Even if he does announce he's running, many supporters made clear he'll have repair work to do with his inner ranks. Several sources said his media-hyping approach would only make the donors and operatives he's acknowledged he would need support from view him with suspicion.
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And, stay tuned….. we will all know soon…
- President 2012: Mike Huckabee email to his inner circle – Tomorrow night (Saturday) I will announce the next step in my plans for 2012 during my show on the Fox News Channel. I would like to be able to call you or email you personally and in advance of the announcement, but due to the fact that the decision was not finalized until today and that I committed to Fox that I will absolutely not release it prior to doing so on the channel, that became impractical.
A lot of information and speculation was already rampant in the press today, and it frankly isn't fair to you to tell you the details and then put you in the awkward position of saying you didn't know (which at that point wouldn't be true) or saying you did know, but couldn't reveal or discuss it.
It was this afternoon before I could even get word to all of my own children and even now, the executive producer of my show and the staff and crew of the show don't know and won't until I actually do the final preparation literally minutes before I share the decision live Saturday night.
I will look forward to speaking with you soon and once I fulfill my sworn obligation to Fox, I will be free to discuss things that I can't now due to promises to them and to some possible legal considerations of the announcement.
Many friends have said, "how can we help you in the decision?" My answer has consistently been, "Pray that I have clarity." I have it and will share it Saturday night during the show. Please be patient if I don't respond immediately to an email because I expect that once I pull the trigger Saturday night, things will get even crazier, as if that's possible.
My heartfelt thanks for your friendship, prayers, and support,
Mike Huckabee
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Ed Rollins says no.
Huck leaning to yes?
Stay tuned….
- Huckabee Remains Tight-Lipped on 2012; Aides Say He’s a No Go – FoxNews.com – Daniels = the anti-Romney apparently RT @foxnewspolitics: Huckabee Remains Tight-Lipped on 2012; Aides Say He's a No Go
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