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Republicans, Democrats, and Independents all showed the greatest disposition moving their vote to Mike Huckabee after watching Tuesday’s debate according to a study conducted by HCD in conjunction with Muhlenberg College.  Huckabee gained 10 points among Republicans and Democrats while reaching 6 % more Independents from pre-debate to post-debate viewing.

What does this tell us?  It tells us two things.  First, it confirms my assertion that when people actually watch Huckabee and become more acquainted with him and his stance on the issues, they are likely to support him.  Secondly, it tells us that his appeal extends beyond the Christian Conservative right wing to reach Democrats and Independents.  So, when I hear the argument the Mike Huckabee is not electable, I find the argument increasingly more feeble.

This is a re-post from my old blog about my Christmas Tree episode from 2005.

Woe Is Tree

We had a wonderful time trimming the tree as it snowed! We were blanketed with 6 inches. Above is a poor camera phone picture of my house around 2:00 AM.

You may wonder why I was awake at that hour. I wasn’t merely excited at the snowfall. Read the tale below to learn why (remember to be gracious given the hour it was written):

As I stood tiredly at my kitchen sink From yon in the living room arose such a clatter

I rushed from my dishes as I started to think What was that sound? What is the matter?

But alas! What did I encounter? What did I find?

That the hours we spent were spilled on the floor I froze in my tracks as thoughts raced through my mind.

“What could have toppled that tree? What else is in store?”

I looked for a cause, I could not find one My dog had been sleeping in the same room with me

But then I looked down and what did I see?

My Roomba at work, humming happily

It seems as though my automated friend

Has climbed onto the tree skirt and pulled it clear to the end

Though I know not for sure how my tree came to fall

It’s once again standing tall in the corner upright

If it comes down again, you might get a call

But for now, I bid you a final good night.